Riga in the 16th c.
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Livonian Order CoinsRhenish Bearded Man JugMap of the Hanseatic League NetworkGuild Statute of the Riga Ropemakers’ GuildExecutioner’s Sword and ScabbardRiga in the 16th c.Hanseatic CoinsFragment of a Log StructureWooden Idols from Medieval RigaColumn HallMedieval Fishing Net FragmentBearded Man Rhenish Stoneware Jug

Riga in the 16th c.

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This detailed woodcut captures Riga’s skyline with iconic landmarks such as St Jacob’s Church, St Peter’s Church, and the Town Hall Rathaus . The image reflects the city’s prosperity as a major Hanseatic port on the Daugava, bustling with trade ships and fortified waterfront defenses.