The House of the Blackheads is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected in 1334 as a warehouse, meeting and celebration place for merchants. It was the bi
House of the Blackheads at dusk
House of the Blackheads in early 20th century
Hypocaust or warm air furnace
Astronomical clock at House of the Blackheads in 2022
Riga Castle is a castle on the banks of River Daugava in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The castle was founded in 1330. Its structure was thoroughly rebuilt between 1497 and 1515. Upon the castle's seiz
House of the Blackheads (Riga)
…for the President of Latvia, who moved the Presidential residence to the House of the Blackheads from 2012 to 2016, while the permanent location in Riga Castle was under reconstruction. The cellar is the only original part of the building which survived World War II and the Soviet Occupation. Until 1992 it was…
Riga Castle overlooking 11 November Embankment [lv]
Riga Castle as expanded in 1600s.
Riga Castle in 1919 after heavy shelling by the West Russian Volunteer Army during the Latvian War of Independence
Corner view of Riga Castle in September 2014