I suggest you start your tour of the Town Hall Square, in the middle of which is a statue of the patron saint of Riga – Roland, symbolizing the power of the medieval town and security trade. Behind the monument is one of the most famous buildings of the city – House of the Blackheads, and next to it referring facade house Schwab. On the opposite side of the square is the town hall. Modern twist Town Hall Square is a long, black building in which is the Occupation Museum and in front of which stands a monument to Latvian Red Riflemen. Read more of this article »