Легенды средневековой Риги.Legends of medieval Riga.

Welcome to Old Riga, to its labyrinth of narrow streets full of myths and legends! On our tour of the medieval city, in addition to legends and interesting facts about Riga, you will get acquainted with its centuries-old history. You will find out why Riga is a city of four capitals, how Riga was almost renamed once, how the cockerel became the main symbol of our city and why these birds crown us the top of city cathedrals, we will also find the answer to the question - why the city itself began to be called that, without wetting our feet we will ford the Riga River, go down to the dungeons of the thirteenth century and take a walk through their tunnels and labyrinths of underground streets, learn about their interesting history. Why foreign, bachelor merchants were called black-headed and where the first decorated Christmas tree lit its lights for Christmas. Let's look into the alchemist's laboratory, find his gold bars and find out the components of the elixir of eternal youth. Let's rub the eighteenth-century magic basin, dream about the secret at the Lantern of Happiness and stroke the muzzles of the Bremen town musicians in order to fulfill our desires.Where did the city executioner live in Riga, why there are no magpies in Riga, and who are Muris and Kuzya. We will find answers to all these questions, as well as other useful practical information and photographs for memorabilia.