House of Blackheads

The House of Blackheads is an architectural monument of the XIV century, one of the main attractions of Riga. The house is located in the historical center of the city, on the Town Hall Square. Built during the Livonian Order (1330–1353), it was first mentioned in 1334 as the new home of the Grand Guild. Subsequently, the building was repeatedly rebuilt, and during the Second World War it was completely destroyed. The House of Blackheads was restored at the end of the twentieth century, in 1996-2000. During the tour, tourists will visit the cellars of the House of Blackheads (XIII century), learn about the ancient system of measures and weights of Riga, get acquainted with the life of the brotherhood of Blackheads. Visitors will see the largest collection of Baltic silver, as well as unique portraits of Russian tsars and European monarchs.