Large Guild, Riga

Its roots begin with Holy Spirit guild in the 13th century as Riga's first new established brotherhood.

In 1353, in the Minster Room, traders were recognized by statute, and that it is treated as the year of Large Guild establishment.

[2] The current look of the Large Guild was made by architects Karl Beine and Heinrich Shelle between 1853 and 1859.

[4] In 1965. the Guild was reconstructed by architect Modris Ģelzis and the interior was customized for concert hall needs.

[4] In 1888 there was made stained glass in the Large guilds staircase (master A. Frieshtatle), expressing the greatness of united German merchants.

View of the Large Guild from a 1918 vintage picture postcard
Large Guild today