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House of Blackheads
1 Kalku iela
Riga LV-1035
Latvia
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 30 attractions in Riga
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One of the most magnificent buildings in Town Hall Square is the House of Blackheads (circa 1334 and rebuilt in 1995-99), which once hosted a...... more » One of the most magnificent buildings in Town Hall Square is the House of Blackheads (circa 1334 and rebuilt in 1995-99), which once hosted a brotherhood of foreign merchants and now serves as both a museum and concert hall. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building
Address: 1 Kalku iela Riga LV-1035
Latvia
Tel: 371 7044300

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“Amazing ball room”
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5 of 5 stars
gecko77   158 contributions
Coventry, United Kingdom
Aug 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The house of blackheads looks very pretty on the outside, but is equally worth visiting on the inside. It is dedicated to St. Maurice, a north African. Inside are several rooms including a ballroom which is very spectacular, and well worth the visit. There are also the basement rooms where there are various statues on display as well as the... more

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House of Blackheads Address

1 Kalku iela, Riga LV-1035 , Latvia
Tel: 371 7044300