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 Baltic attractions
Ergeme castle ruinsThe Ergemes castle was built in about year 1320 by master of Livonia Gerhard fon Jocke. Castle was powerful fortress for eastern border protection and as castle-front for master of Livonia Cesis castle. Castle was destroyed during the Great Northern War (1700.-1721.). It was blowed up by Swedish warriors after the Omuli or Hummel battle in 5th of june, 1702. There is a legend, that in the... 
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Riga Dome CathedralThe foundation stone of Riga Dome Cathedral was laid in July 25, 1211. The last large-scale restoration took place in the late 19th century when the cathedral acquired its present appearance. Today, Riga Dome Cathedral holds services and provides for rich cultural life — various concerts of popular artists take place here. ... 
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The House of BlackheadsThe House of Blackheads was founded in 1334 as a meeting and party venue for various Riga public organisations. In the 17th century it was occupied only by the foreign, mostly German, traders — the Blackheads` society. One of their patrons was St. Maurice, the leader of the Roman Legion, who was executed by decapitation. Thus a black head became the society`s symbol and was portrayed in... 
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