House of the Blackheads

House of the Blackheads which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
House of the Blackheads which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
House of the Blackheads featuring a statue or sculpture
House of the Blackheads featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
House of the Blackheads featuring a statue or sculpture

Tours & day trips

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$187 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$187 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect

K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect

Activity duration is 1 hour and 25 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$100 per adult
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Reviews of House of the Blackheads

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5 Euros to get in but totally worth it. Took my breath away!

4/5 - Good

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Beautiful by day stunning at night.

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European Christmas market in winter Riga in Latvia. Winter. Late at evening. Street and holiday fair in European city Advent Decoration with Crafts Items on Bazaar

Riga Christmas Market

During your trip to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riga Christmas Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Riga Christmas Market
Town Hall featuring outdoor eating, cafe lifestyle and a square or plaza

Town Hall

Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Riga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Town Hall
Menzendorff House showing a house, interior views and heritage elements

Menzendorff House

Wander through the richly decorated rooms of a 17th-century mansion to find out how Riga’s wealthy elite used to live.

Menzendorff House
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

St. Peter's Church

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
House of the Blackheads - Riga - Latvia Nikon D750 - ISO 199 - Tamron SP15-30mm lens f11 - 20mm - f/13 1/50 sec House of the Blackheads -Latvian: Melngalvju nams- is a building situated in the old town of Riga. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads. It was founded in the 13th century as a gentlemen’s club for wealthy single merchants and their journeymen. In 1477 they rented the Great Guild’s New Hall, which was housed in what is now the Blackheads House and in 1773, when the Great Guild moved premises, they bought it. The society’s members were mainly German, but there were also English, Scottish, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian members. The society’s not so politically correct name originated from one of their patron saints; St Maurice was supposedly a black African Christian Roman commander who died as martyr after refusing to kill fellow Christians. St Maurice’s head was depicted on the Blackheads coat of arms, thus giving them their name. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was destroyed, along with almost all of the Town Hall Square and nearby St Peter’s church tower. The remains were demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999 by Valērij Kargin the president of Parex Bank. The reconstruction was inspired by an engraving in the portal which read “Should you ever see me falling, raise me up, it’s your calling”. The bear depicted on the photo is one of the “United Buddy Bears” who spent the summer of 2018 in Riga. They stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Did you know that the first documented use of a decorated tree during winter celebration was recorded in 1510 in Riga? Take a look to my story to see one of the first christmas tree decoration.

Art Nouveau Buildings

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Art Nouveau Buildings. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Art Nouveau Buildings
Beautiful view of riga

Riga Cathedral

After visiting Riga Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Riga Cathedral

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Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

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