Livu Square (Livu laukums in Latvian), located in the old town of Riga, is one of the most beautiful squares in the Latvian capital and a popular place to have a drink on a cafe terrace during the summer months. La place Livu (Livu laukums en letton), située dans la vieille ville de Riga, est [...]
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House of Blackheads, Riga, Latvia
March 19th, 2010
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The House of Blackheads (melngalvju nams in Latvian) is one of the most beautiful buildings in the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It was built during the 14th century and was used by the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, a guild of young unmarried merchants. The name “Blackheads” probably comes from Saint Maurice, [...]
Sigulda, Latvia
February 12th, 2010
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Sigulda is a small town with about 15,000 inhabitants located 53 km from the Latvian capital Riga. Its main attractions are the ruins of Krimulda castle, dating from the 14th century, and the new castle built at the end of the 19th century (photo). Sigulda is one of Latvia’s main winter sports regions and has [...]
