Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Latvia, Latvia

Closed for Covid-19 at the moment. On the last Saturday of month - join open FREE guided tour at 13:00 on English! Get the 1h tour with guide for free, pay only the entrance fee! Pre-reservation is necessary on website or by e-mail. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga, with a unique legacy of the Black Heads brotherhood that was established here at the end of the 14th century, along with the existing merchants’ guild. The young and joyful foreign merchants united in the brotherhood organized splendid events, later becoming honorable members of the local community. As time passed the house began to host visits of foreign kings and other noble guests and continues to fulfill this task up to today – concerts, balls, gala dinners and diplomatic receptions are frequently organized here. Now every visitor has the chance to explore the exhibition about the history and economic development of Riga City.

House was built in 1933 according to national building traditions and is one of the brightest samples of national romanticism in Latvia (architect - F.Skujins). A prestige restaurant "Jolly gnat" ("Jautrais ods") with wide open air terrace and beautiful mantel hall with wood decorations. After World War II a sanatorium for children "Forest house" (Meza maja) was opened and children from all Soviet Union came for treatment here. In 1997 after establishing Kemeri National park, "Forest house" became a central house of park administration. In 2006 the house was reconstructed.

"Panorama Riga" is a circular terrace - observation deck of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Riga. The terrace is wide enough, so groups of tourists or companies of friends can feel free on the "Panorama Riga" observation deck. From the "Panorama Riga" observation deck, you can take wonderful photos with panoramic views of Riga, nothing obstructs the view, enclosures and glass reflections don’t interfere. You can watch the most beautiful sunset or have a romantic date in the height of 65 meters.