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House of the Blackheads at dusk
Photo: House of the Blackheads at dusk · Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Verified Rīga, Riga

Melngalvju nams

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One of Old Riga’s best-known buildings, on Town Hall Square. The first house here was built in 1334 as a warehouse and a place for merchants to meet and celebrate, and from the mid-15th century it was used by the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild of unmarried merchants and foreigners. Destroyed in the Second World War, it was rebuilt at the end of the 20th century; inside you can see the halls and cellars.

Attractions

What to expect

  • Allow time to explore without rushing
  • Guided tours on request
  • Souvenirs and a café nearby

Good to know

Address
Rātslaukums 7, Rīga
Season
All year
Price
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Kids
No
Indoors
Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: wikipedia.org.

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