Riga, Gateway to the East
An ancient Livonian settlement existed at the juntion of the Daugava and Ridzene rivers, on the site of modern Riga. The city was founded in the 12th century when German traders, missionaries and knights arrived. A German trading post was established in 1158, and in 1282 Riga became a member of the Hansa.
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