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House of Blackheads
The name of the house derives from the guilders' patron St. Maurice, who was often depicted as a Moor. -
House of Blackheads and Christmas tree
This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, completely demolished seven years later and rebuilt in 1999. -
House of Blackheads
Originally built in 1334 for the city's guilds. The facade was was added in 1500s and the four statues of Neptune, Mercury, Unity and Peace were added in 1896. -
The Christmas market
The Christmas spirit at the Christmas market in the Dome Square. Even the recycling bins are in festive mood :-) -
Rīgas Doms - Riga Cathedral
The Cathedral and the Cathedral Square (Rīgas Doms and Doma laukums). -
Esplanāde
One of the many parks in Riga. -
Christmas decorations
A giant moon in Bastejkalna parks. -
Pilsētas kanāls
Latvian National Opera in the background. And yes, the canal is frozen.