The Corner House

Visiting the Corner House in Riga was a powerful and eye-opening experience. The museum does an excellent job of preserving the history of Latvia under Soviet rule, and walking through the cells and offices really brings the past to life in a very raw and emotional way. The guides are knowledgeable and provide important context that makes the visit even more meaningful. It’s not an easy place to visit, but it’s absolutely worth it if you want to understand Latvia’s recent history and the resilience of its people. A sobering yet unforgettable experience.

This is a tricky review to write. It was an utterly harrowing experience, really showcasing the horrors of the 20th century and what people are capable of doing to each other. You can go into the main hall for free, however you can't go into the cells etc without a guided tour, but for the 15 euros it's really good value for money. I'm glad I did the tour and it's an important reminder that Freedom is never guaranteed. The tour guide was excellent, highly knowledgeable and struck the right balance of tone when presenting information. It's not an experience I would want to be doing everyday, but it's important to learn about this stuff.

JANES led an incredible tour with several surprises. He gave us layers of history from first Russian occupation to the Nazis to second Russian occupation. We saw videos of survivors telling their stories, photos and real paper work. We experienced the real cells of prisoners and their struggles. Can be very impactful

Visited the KGB Museum (Corner House) in Riga and liked how well it’s organized and that is free. That way more people would get to know about it. Walking through the old cells and interrogation rooms, you really feel the weight of history—chilling but important. The guides shared real stories from people who were held there, which made it all very real. Not a light visit, but if you’re interested in Latvia’s past, this place is a must.

We had an amazing tour today of the museum, this happened because Jannis was our tour guide and he gave excellent performance and explained all the details regarding the museum. He was very engaging and answered all the questions we had, even gave us time to process everything that was said. I rarely get goosebumps but the way everything was said by our tour guide made it really emotional. I definitely suggest you going, it was an extraordinary experience.

This is a must see for anyone interested in history when visiting Riga! It's not the longest tour but the whole place is very atmospheric and the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. :) Definitely worth it. NB: The tour tickets need to be bought online in advance, there is a limited number of spots.

Fascinating but sad history. This building needs protected and preserved for future generations to understand the atrocities that happened. The guided tour was wonderful. These seem to book up quickly so recommend you book this in advance.

This is the KGB Prison Museum. A very moving visit to this place of internment, torture, interrogation and murder. The guided tour lasts for one hour. A must visit if your interested in the history of Latvija.