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House of the Blackheads

Melngalvju nams

The House of Blackheads is where the merchants-to-be had their guild. Part of this building is the tourist information office, the rest is a fascinating museum. The upper levels house grand ballrooms while the basement has a wine cellar and several exhibits relating to trading in Riga.

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Address: Kaļķu iela 1
Price: €7, €1.50 students
Website: melngalvjunams.lv (opens in a new tab)

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