Konventa Seta - Convent Yard, Riga

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We went into the lovely Convent Court (Konventa Seta) in search of the Porcelain Museum - which we never did find. We did, however come upon the Amber Museum which is also a shop. For 1 Ls you get a "tour" of this one room museum with a full explanation of the exhibits. The room is a copy of the amber room in St Petersburg. The young lady who explained the exhibits knew a lot about amber and how it was created. Both the courtyard of small shops and the museum are worth a visit.

The isle of serenity in the midle of Old Town. Konventa Seta represents a unique complex of 9 medieval buildings maintaining an atmosphere of the 14th - 16th centuries which was renovated some 5 years ago. First it mentioned in documents from begining of 13th century, when German crusaders built castle, which was demolished by Latvian rebels. Then it was renovated as a shelter for poor people, and later as a convent. Now there is situated bars, hotel and few museums and souvenir shop, as well. Great place to relax from crowdy Riga's streets.