On the left is Powder Tower, originally part of the city wall and they call it Powder Tower because it is where they stored gun powder.
On the right is “The Three Brothers, a building complex consisting of three houses that together form the oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga. Each house represents various periods of development.
“The building on the right is dating from the late 15th century. The exterior is characterized by crow-stepped gables, Gothic decorations and a few early Renaissance details.
“The neighboring house has an exterior dating from 1646, with a stone portal added in 1746. The style of the building shows influences from Dutch Mannerism.
“The last house of the three is a narrow Baroque building which gained its present look probably during the late 17th century.
“The Three Brothers complex today houses the State Inspection for Heritage Protection and the Latvian Museum of Architecture.”