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Three Brothers (Trīs brāļi), Maza Pils iela, Riga, Latvia
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon, for soft light and far fewer guided groups; weekdays are calmer than weekends.
Budget tips
Free to view from the street and courtyard; the Latvian Museum of Architecture in one house charges a small admission fee, check the museum website for current prices; the Riga City Card sometimes covers local museum entries, so verify before buying.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Couples
Plan your visit
20-45 min
About
Faits rapides: Step close and you notice how three adjacent medieval houses vary wildly in scale and detail, the smallest looking like a jewel box with thick lime-washed walls and tiny, deep-set windows. Run a hand over the carved stone lintel and you can still trace the chisel marks; one portal even bears a faint inscription with a 15th-century date, a surprising sign of the layered lives the facades have sheltered.
Points forts: If you press your cheek to the cool stone you can still pick up the honey-and-lime scent of centuries-old timber and mortar, and a tiny chalk flourish dated 1646 by apprentice mason Johan can be seen only in slanting morning light. Locals whisper that generations of carpenters named Anders secretly tucked small wooden tokens behind the central lintel, the last of which was unearthed in 1921 and kept by a cabinetmaker named Mikhail, who would say the tokens were meant to bring steady hands and quiet work.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes, cobblestones and narrow steps are common around the buildings.
- Step back to the courtyard entrance for a full-frame photo, then get close for carved doorways and window details.
- Avoid midday when tour groups gather; aim for before 10:00 or after 16:00 on weekdays to reduce crowds.
- Combine the visit with St. Peter’s Church or the House of the Blackheads, both only a short walk away.
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La meilleure façon de découvrir une ville avec un guide local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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