Journey back in time with an afternoon at Riga History and Navigation Museum. There's no shortage of things to discover here, with intriguing displays and exhibits to brush up on your history lessons.

You'll find this collection of historical artifacts in Old Town Riga. Once you've explored all you can at Riga History and Navigation Museum, take a look at nearby House of the Blackheads, Riga Castle, and Riga Cathedral.

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M5 self check-in Boutique Hotel

Old Town Riga

$695

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May 18 - May 24

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Riga (RIX)

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Relais Le Chevalier

Old Town Riga

$835

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May 18 - May 24

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Riga (RIX)

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Grear staff service!!

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Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Old Town Riga

$1,283

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May 12 - May 18

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Cleveland (CLE) to Riga (RIX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)

Good location to explore old town by foot and easy acces for car transport going to the airport or further. The only thing I didn’t lime is the extra cost to use the pool but it’s seems to be the norm for all the hotels here. The pool is amazing and gym it’s pretty good

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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House of the Blackheads -Latvian: Melngalvju nams- is a building situated in the old town of Riga.

The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads. It was founded in the 13th century as a gentlemen’s club for wealthy single merchants and their journeymen. In 1477 they rented the Great Guild’s New Hall, which was housed in what is now the Blackheads House and in 1773, when the Great Guild moved premises, they bought it. The society’s members were mainly German, but there were also English, Scottish, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian members.

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