Latvia, a captivating country nestled in Northern Europe, offers a perfect blend of rich history, unique culture, and ...

The House of Blackheads was rebuilt in 1999 after being destroyed in a bomb raid in World War II. It is currently home to the President of Latvia while the Riga Castle is under construction.

The House of Blackheads was rebuilt in 1999 after being destroyed in a bomb raid in World War II. It is currently home to the President of Latvia while the Riga Castle is under construction.

Riga Dome Cathedral in Riga Old Town© Westend61/Getty Images House of the Blackheads in Riga© Maremagnum/Getty Images Riga Central Market© Momo11353/Getty Images ...

There is a bit of debate as to which country can lay claim to having the very first Christmas tree. But in Riga you can visit a stone marker in its medieval Town Hall Square near Blackheads House ...