Fodor's Expert Review House of the Blackheads
Latvia
Notable Building
The headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, built in 1344 as a gathering place for merchants and shipowners, was named after the guild for unmarried merchants. Partially destroyed during World War II and further damaged by the Soviets, the extravagant, ornate building was fully renovated and reopened in 2000 for Riga's 800th anniversary. Its facade features a unique mix of various architectural styles and periods, including Baroque, Gothic, and Renaissance.
