- Address: Kalēju iela 9/11, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia;
- Phone: +371 67 087 507;
- Official website: www.hotelkolonna.com.
The Court of the Convention is one of the main sights of Riga . The quarter, located in the city center, having 800 years of history. Today, several buildings of the hotel with the same name were located here, and tourists had the opportunity to live in medieval buildings, to touch the history of Latvia .
Interesting facts about attractions
The Court of the Convention is known since the XIII century. The first to settle there was the Order of the Swordmen, then they gave way to the monastery, and the monks arranged a hospital. For centuries, here were shelters, homes for the elderly, widows' homes, warehouses. By the middle of the last century, all the buildings were dilapidated, partially destroyed and could simply disappear.
The city did not want to lose its historical heritage. Restoration was carried out. The work lasted 2 years. In 1996, the renewed Court of the Convention was opened. Now here is a 3-star hotel, consisting of 9 buildings, each of which has its own name:
- At the monastery gate.
- The house of the gray sisters.
- By the stone wall.
- Stable.
- The garden house.
- Campenhausen.
- Forge.
- A motley dove.
- Black dove.
All names are inspired by historical events. Visitors will be interested to see the fortress wall and museum of the complex, souvenir shops and art galleries.
Annually the Festival of Art Days is held, where local artisans and artists exhibit their works, while all dress up in ancient national costumes.
Hotel Konventa Seta
The ancient buildings are refurbished and renovated, the rooms are decorated in a classic style and are decorated with wooden furniture. Each room, except for ordinary furniture, has a desk, parquet flooring, Wi-Fi. In the morning for breakfast - buffet, lunch and dinner - dishes of national Latvian cuisine.
How to get there?
Nearby is the Dome Cathedral , and the National Opera - within 300 m. Nearby - Monument of Freedom.