Lenght: 50-60 minutes.
The tours take place in historically authentic building, the former headquarters of the KGB in Latvia.
You will see the main hall, registration room, the cellblock, basement and execution chamber during a live guided Zoom tour by one of our guides. You will also have a chance to interact with the guide and ask questions.
The military forces of the Soviet Union occupied Latvia on 17 June 1940. The building at Brīvības and Stabu became the Latvian headquarters of the KGB. With time, the building gained the nickname “Corner House”. This was the place of interrogation and incarceration of Latvian citizens who the occupying regime considered to be enemies of the state. During Soviet occupation, the KGB initiated 48 000 criminal cases for “anti-Soviet offences”. When Latvia regained its independence, the KGB was declared a criminal organization and abolished in Latvia.
English guided virtual tour: at 11:00.
Please connect 5 minutes before the start of the tour.
The tour takes place on Zoom.
Cost of the guided tour:
5.00 EUR
Not recommended for children under 12