Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture
Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture
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max v
Tallinn, Estonia468 contributions
May 2023
According to the preserved legend, the "Three Brothers" were built by men of the same kind. According to another version, the Riga houses received such a name by analogy with the "three sisters" on Tallinn's Pikk Street. In the Middle Ages, the street where the "three brothers" are located was located on the outskirts of Riga, and mostly artisans lived on it. This street was built up so closely that each house was, in fact, a continuation of the other.
Written May 15, 2023
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Ben White
Northampton, UK3,228 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Many a tourists were taking pictures of these buildings, as it’s obviously a popular site to see when in Riga.
I understand they’re the three oldest terraced buildings in Latvia but I personally don’t see the fascination.
Overall, a nice spot to take a picture so you can say that you’ve been, but if you don’t find time to visit you won’t leave the country feeling disappointed.
I understand they’re the three oldest terraced buildings in Latvia but I personally don’t see the fascination.
Overall, a nice spot to take a picture so you can say that you’ve been, but if you don’t find time to visit you won’t leave the country feeling disappointed.
Written August 4, 2023
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Lynden, WA390 contributions
Sept 2019
Another of the Architectural oddities that can be seen walking the Old Town, use a GPS or Google maps to help you find them. If you look closely you can see they have been built in three different periods and you can find the details in guidebooks or online. Really stop and look at their differences as these are real buildings not just reconstructions!
Written August 20, 2020
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,373 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The first (right) of these houses is reportedly the oldest in Riga, and was for centuries a bakery. Some of the plaster on the front has been removed so that you can see the original brickwork finish. The others are not as old but still a good photo opportunity.
Written July 30, 2023
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Klara W
Kaunas, Lithuania6,031 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Each of these three buildings (affectionately known as the "three brothers") is an example of the architectural styles that have most characterized the city of Riga over the centuries, in a kind of nice timeline. The white palace is one of the oldest buildings in the Latvian capital: it dates back to the 15th century. The yellow palace dates back to the mid-17th century and has some Dutch influences (due to the trade relations between the two countries). Finally, the green palace dates back to the end of the 17th century and today houses the Architecture Museum.
Written September 30, 2023
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galadiel67
Chiavari, Italy3,080 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The "Three Brothers" are three buildings that make up the oldest stone residential complex in the city. Although the name recalls the "Three Sisters" of Tallinn, the style is different, although they are still representative of the typical dwellings of the Hanseatic cities of the Baltic region. The number 17 is the oldest and dates back to the end of 1400, the one in the center is from 1600 and the number 21 is in Baroque style. They were carefully restored already during the Soviet occupation as symbols of Latvian culture during the occupation, ties with Europe and the value of freedom.
This philosophy of conservation of architectural heritage in the face of the economic development of recent decades, characterizes and differentiates Riga from many other "younger" capitals of the European Union and beyond.
This philosophy of conservation of architectural heritage in the face of the economic development of recent decades, characterizes and differentiates Riga from many other "younger" capitals of the European Union and beyond.
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Written August 17, 2024
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark6,625 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Three houses in the old town of Riga showing three styles of architecture from three eras on Maza Pils Street numbers 17, 19 and 21.
The white number is the oldest - dating from 1490 in Renaissance style.
It belonged to a baker and later housed the first pastry shop in Riga - the loop is closed! It is the oldest surviving house in Riga.
The yellow at number 19 dates from 1646 in Flemish style and belonged to craftsmen.
The green at number 21 dates from 1718 in baroque style. It was inhabited by a priest before becoming apartments - very petis considering the width of the facade.
Nice set worthy of a postcard!
The white number is the oldest - dating from 1490 in Renaissance style.
It belonged to a baker and later housed the first pastry shop in Riga - the loop is closed! It is the oldest surviving house in Riga.
The yellow at number 19 dates from 1646 in Flemish style and belonged to craftsmen.
The green at number 21 dates from 1718 in baroque style. It was inhabited by a priest before becoming apartments - very petis considering the width of the facade.
Nice set worthy of a postcard!
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Written June 27, 2024
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,706 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The Three Brothers are the oldest medieval dwelling houses in Riga. It us believed that they had been built by three men of one family. In medieval times, Maza Pils Street was located in the outskirts of Riga and craftsmen lived there.
Today, the buildings house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Heritage Protection.
Today, the buildings house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Heritage Protection.
Written July 9, 2023
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GemsNI
Armagh, UK666 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Three Brothers are three joined houses, the oldest built in the late 1400s with the others build subsequently. According to the history, they were inhabited by merchants from the city from the one family. Interesting different architecture.
Written October 3, 2024
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RlfDinky
Roubaix, France5,712 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Three pretty typical houses which trace the evolution of taxation in the city. The one on the left in white is the oldest: it is wider and the owner can afford to lose ground. The second is a little narrower with more windows (and therefore fewer warehouses) and the third is narrower because land is increasingly expensive and rare... we make the space profitable. All that's missing is to install "cube rooms" like in Tokyo next door and we will have an updated story of the tax pressure which pushes the population to the suburbs...well I'm going back to my 17 m2 in Paris..
Written February 25, 2024
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