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    Kgb Building File No. 1914/2014

    1,196 Reviews
    #18 of 323 things to do in Riga
    Specialty Museums, Museums
    Brivibas iela 61, Riga 1010, Latvia
    +371 20 258 881
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    “Good tourguide and experience”

    We went to the KGB museum in July and It gave a really vivid image of the Cheka in Latvia. The... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Chris C
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    carlow
    “Good museum”

    We went to the museum on the free round. We dis not check out the cells. The museum is small, but... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
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    4.5
    1,196 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good24%
    • Average8%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible2%
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    “guided tour” (172 reviews)
    “interrogation rooms” (42 reviews)
    “execution room” (37 reviews)
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    Brivibas iela 61, Riga 1010, Latvia
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    "guided tour"
    in 172 reviews
    "interrogation rooms"
    in 42 reviews
    "execution room"
    in 37 reviews
    "corner house"
    in 43 reviews
    "execution chamber"
    in 20 reviews
    "exercise yard"
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    "free exhibition"
    in 17 reviews
    "soviet history"
    in 13 reviews
    "english language tour"
    in 9 reviews
    "eye opening"
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    "a real eye opener"
    in 10 reviews
    "sobering experience"
    in 9 reviews
    "small exhibition"
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Good tourguide and experience

    We went to the KGB museum in July and It gave a really vivid image of the Cheka in Latvia. The guide was in the Soviet army and seemed experienced and told the Corner House's story really well.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Good museum

    We went to the museum on the free round. We dis not check out the cells. The museum is small, but alot of information. The staff lacked servicecare.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Take the guided tour...but check the times.

    Sad to hear that the future of this museum is uncertain, and it will be closed for at least a short while later this year due to the elections, with its future thereafter up in the air...for political reasons. Similar to my comments on similar...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Should have booked a tour

    Went there and the midday tour in English was fully booked. We were able to walk round and read all about the place but not visit the cells, interrogation rooms etc.My advice is PHONE and book a TOUR

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    A intimate look into the life of a KGB prison. See it while it still is in operation!

    The guided tour of this museum is terrific. It's chilling, intimate, gritty, without any frills or tourist traps. It is offered by local guides who have a pulse on the city and life under soviet occupation. I went to the terror museum in Budapest after...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    A must see

    As chilling as this museum is, it is a must see for any visitor who wishes to understand Latvia’s recent history. Do pay for the guided tour- you will be simultaneously horrified, enlightened and grateful.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A must!

    Take the guided tour when visiting this "museum". The guide will tell you the horrific but true story of Latvian suppression by the KGB until 1991 (!). To walk the rooms where political prisoners were tortured, learn how a perverted system of betrayal was instigated...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A chilling and atmospheric place - don't miss it!

    This unassuming place is easy to pass by unnoticed. Find it and visit - and pay the extra for a tour. It is chilling learning about this place under the Russian occupation. I was moved to tears hearing about the terrible suffering. Don't miss it...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    God history

    I’m local from Latvia and visit place with my husband when we was visiting my family. I recommend take guided tour because it’s very good guide with very good knowledge. Everybody was more then satisfied

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    An important piece of history

    Everyone knows about Nazi Germany, but in general the western world knows little of the atrocities of the Soviet regime. This is an important museum and I admired our guide and his desire to inform people about this horrible part of our history

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    Gail F
    28 March 2018|
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    Response from bashfulthing | Reviewed this property |
    I’m not too sure as we just turned up on the day and paid at the front desk for a tour.
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    Hayley S
    12 January 2018|
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    Response from Rain028 | Reviewed this property |
    Ğertrūdes iela is the nearest tram stop.
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    chris2f_ff
    5 January 2018|
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    Response from Rain028 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Chris2f_ff, the tour is not suitable for 8 years old. Please check the KGB tour guidelines.
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