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The House of the Blackheads ( Latvian: Melngalvju nams, German: Schwarzhäupterhaus) is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. [1] The original building was erected in 1334 as a warehouse, meeting and celebration place for merchants. It was the biggest public building of Riga. From mid-15th century it was also used by Brotherhood ...
Apr 13, 2020 · The House of Black Heads was designed as a venue for meetings and banquets hosted by the Brotherhood of Blackheads; a guild of unmarried merchants, shipowners, and foreigners residing in Riga. The ...
The luxurious halls of the house, the prestigious history and the central location in the old town give a solemnity to every event, allowing it to become unforgettable! Celebrate in the heart of Old Riga with a view of the Town Hall Square. The most beautiful celebration or event hall in Riga. Venue for both 20 and 700 guests.
Riga – House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads. History. The house was built in the 1330s as a meeting and celebration place for various public organizations of the city of Riga. It was first recorded in documents in 1334, when it was defined as a new house (“novam domum”). The construction of the house may have been related to the end ...
The House of the Blackheads is among Riga's top sights, located in the heart of Old Riga, near the Town Hall Square, facing the Riga City Council. The house is very deservedly called grand and royal, and it is a must-see for every city guest. The House of Blackheads has been delighting citizens and guests of the city for almost 700 years. This ...
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House of the Blackheads ( 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, a guild for unmarried German merchants in Riga. Major works were done in the years 1580 and 1886, adding most of the ornaments.
