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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.
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.
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Riga's old town is perhaps not really a hidden gem, but it's very nice to walk around in none the less (so much artdeco!)
Livu square Old Town of Riga, Latvia - June 2017

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Riga: entrada a la Casa de las Cabezas Negras

Riga: entrada a la Casa de las Cabezas Negras

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El precio es de AR$ 11.872. por adulto
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Alimentos, bebidas y vida nocturna

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Riga: recorrido gastronómico tradicional por el mercado central en un grupo...

Riga: recorrido gastronómico tradicional por el mercado central en un grupo...

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Aventura y actividades al aire libre

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Riga: tour en bicicleta de cerveza o sidra

Riga: tour en bicicleta de cerveza o sidra

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Spa y bienestar

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Fitoterapia y aromaterapia K5 con efecto de escultura corporal

Fitoterapia y aromaterapia K5 con efecto de escultura corporal

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Clases y talleres

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Clase magistral privada de chocolate en el casco antiguo de Riga

Clase magistral privada de chocolate en el casco antiguo de Riga

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Plaza de la Catedral

Plaza de la Catedral

Para conocer mejor la historia de Riga, solo tienes que pasar por Plaza de la Catedral. Vive un momento diferente en su imponente catedral y las tiendas de esta zona con una rica herencia cultural.

Plaza de la Catedral
Beautiful view of riga

Catedral de Riga

Una vez que visites Catedral de Riga, guarda tiempo para conocer más atracciones de Riga. Vive un momento diferente en las tiendas y su imponente catedral de esta zona con una rica herencia cultural.

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

Ayuntamiento

Ayuntamiento es solo una de las atracciones que te ofrece Riga, ¡anímate a conocer las demás! Vive un momento diferente en su imponente catedral y las tiendas de esta zona con una rica herencia cultural.

Ayuntamiento
3 hermanos

3 hermanos

Para conocer mejor la historia de Riga, solo tienes que pasar por 3 hermanos. Vive un momento diferente en las tiendas y su imponente catedral de esta zona con una rica herencia cultural.

3 hermanos
Mercado de Navidad de Riga

Mercado de Navidad de Riga

En tu viaje a Riga, podrás encontrar el souvenir perfecto en Mercado de Navidad de Riga. En esta zona con una rica herencia cultural, podrás acercarte a su ambiente artístico y visitar su imponente catedral.

Mercado de Navidad de Riga
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

Iglesia de San Pedro

En la iglesia más alta de Riga, dedicada al santo patrono de la ciudad, podrás ver nuevas obras de arte, disfrutar de un concierto y contemplar excelentes vistas de la capital letona.

Iglesia de San Pedro

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