knight Roland in front of the City Hall

2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town

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150 minutes
English

In my tour, I focus on legends, interesting facts about the city, on the symbolism of the decoration on the facades, on the symbolism of alchemy, Christianity and Freemasonry, becides I show those places in the old town where tourists do not go and which guidebooks do not write about.That is why I think its interesting and Im sure that it will make you come back to Riga again and again)

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2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town

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FromSGD S$119.71Per Group

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Itinerary

You will observe this oldest Riga's luteran church from outside. You will know the story about medieval tradition related to the church golden roosters. You will visit the free part of the church, you will know the symbolical meaning of the rooster from the Christianic point of view and not only. You will know how the number of the beast ( 666) affected the fate of the church.

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Riga Town Hall Square

Town Hall square (Ratslaukums) is the most beautiful area of old Riga and the oldest cultural-representative center. Originally the site of the modern town hall square, which can be seen at the present time was a city market. The Bazaar flocked merchants from all around, bringing goods to trade. Based on the direct destination square, for many years the area was called the Market. It was not only the trade point, but also the administrative core of the city. You will observe from here the left bank of Daugava river, building of Latvian National library, museum of occupation of Latvia, you will know the story of Key to Riga and will see the place where the tradition to decorate Christmas tree had started in 16th century. We will see the memory place dedicated to the first in the world decorated christmas tree.

House Of The Black Heads

The guide will describe you the decoration of this most beautiful building in Riga, tell you about the Clock installed on the facade of the house of Black Heads, you will know the history of the brotherhood of the Black Heads, visiting the free part of the house and will see its underground and will know the secret alchemical hermetical symbolism of the house facade.

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Inclusions

  • degustation of Riga Black Balsam in the suvenir's shop
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

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St. Peter Church in Riga, Reformacijas laukums

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Lina