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12-JUN-2012

House of Blackheads

The House of Blackheads was originally built in 1334 for the city's guilds. Over time it was solely occupied by the Blackheads, a guild of unmarried foreign merchants whose name derives from their patron, St. Maurice (often depicted as a Moor). That's St. Maurice on the right of the gate. The window at right was a very nice amber store where I bought a very nice amber necklace from the artist. Amber is everywhere in the Baltics, but this place really stood out above all the many souvenir shops.

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)05-Aug-2012 06:19
Well captured and well done!Rich details.... Vote
Paolo
Milan Vogrin29-Jul-2012 04:59
This look really great!
Stephanie28-Jul-2012 12:51
Such a pretty and colorful building! Love the reflection in the window! V
Jim Coffman28-Jul-2012 12:28
Great shot and very interesting!!