House of the Black Heads

History: From the guild badges to the reborn landmark Blackhead Palace, built in 1334, was originally a meeting place for the city's public organizations. In the 17th century, the Blackhead Brotherhood, a German merchant, became the owner of the place, and its badge was derived from the black avatar of martyr Saint Morris, a mysterious symbol still embedded above the main entrance of the building, becoming the spiritual totem of Riga. During World War II, the Blackhead Palace was razed to the ground, until 1996, Latvians re-enacted the medieval landmark through archaeological excavations and architectural reproduction. In the archaeological sites of the underground floor, unearthed medieval coins, ceramics and guild archives, like the opening of a heavy history book. Architecture: The gothic appearance of the blackhead palace with a delicate narrative under the cold exterior is breathtaking: pointed arch windows, flying walls and complicated stone carvings cast shadows in the sun, and the combination of bronze medallion and black marble at the main entrance is more solemn. The interior, though restored, retains the original structure: the arc of the wooden dome, the texture of the stone corridor, and even the humidity of the underground cellar are telling stories of the guild era. It is especially recommended to pay attention to the guild hall on the second floor. The mural fragments and relief decoration restore the scene of the Brotherhood members' deliberations. The details can be seen in the exquisite skills of medieval craftsmen. Experience: The changing ceremony and the immersive historical theater's daily changing ceremony of guards should not be missed! The guards dressed in traditional costumes and holding long fins staged a solemn historical drama in the City Hall Square. If you catch up with the free guided tour on the weekend, you must go deep into the underground holographic projection technology to recreate the banquet scene of the Blackhead Brothers, the light and shadow interweaving, as if traveling back to the carnival night 600 years ago. In addition, every Wednesday's "Blackhead Palace Night Tour" activity is worth experiencing, candlelight swaying to listen to the narrator tell the secret of the guild, the atmosphere is full. Surrounding: Time and space roaming in Old Town Blackhead Palace is located in the heart of Old Town, walking distance to the essence of Riga:- St. Peter's Church: The 72-meter-high tower overlooking the red-tile roof and the magnificent panoramic view of the Daugava River. - Art Nouveau-style neighborhood: more than 800 Art Nouveau buildings on Albert and Elizabeth streets, interpreting the romance of "Paris North" with smooth lines and natural reliefs. - Central Market: One of the largest markets in Europe, where you can taste Latvian specialty rye bread and smoked salmon. Travel Tips - Photograph: The cafe terrace at the southwest corner of City Hall Square is the best seat to frame the Blackhead Palace with St. Peter's Church. - Hidden play: participate in the "guild member experience day", wear medieval costumes to learn etiquette, and even participate in a mock debate. - Practical information: tickets are about 5 euros, student tickets are discounted; underground exhibitions need to buy additional tickets, it is recommended to reserve more than 2 hours.

I personally think it is one of the most worthwhile attractions in Riga. The adult ticket is 7 euros. It has historical stories and modern collections. The exquisite silverware, magnificent hall, beautiful lights and paintings are impressive.

The Blackheads' House in Riga is a very beautiful building. Unfortunately, it was bombed by the German army during World War II. The current architectural theme was restored in the 1990s. It is very beautiful when night falls, but because of the high latitude, it gets dark very late in summer. If you want to see the Blackheads' House at night in June and July, you have to wait until about 11 o'clock in the evening. This exquisite Gothic building combines the appearance of the Dutch Renaissance with bright colors and exquisite decorations. The Municipal Square in front of the Blackheads' House was built at the same time as the Blackheads' House.

Construction from the 15th century to 1941 was destroyed by German air strikes, and now a fully restored version of the reconstruction to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Riga's construction, completed in 1999. The Blackhead Club was a friendly meeting of unmarried trade traders at the time. The Blackhead Palace is where they hold dances and other events. The hall is in front of the town hall square.

Blackhead Palace is one of the most beautiful and gorgeous buildings in the ancient city of Riga, is the famous blackhead fraternity house, in fact, is the oldest underworld in Germany, has a history of more than 600 years, it is located in the town hall square, because the interior is currently closed for renovation.

The Blackhead Palace in the Old Town of Riga was built in the early 14th century and belongs to the Blackhead Brotherhood. This is a guild formed by unmarried German merchants in Riga from 1580 to 1886. Many decorations were added to it. It is one of the most gorgeous buildings in Riga. Japanese bombardment by German aircraft became ruins. The remnants of it were demolished by the Soviet government in 1948. The current building was rebuilt from 1995 to 1999.