Riga Castle is a building in the heart of Riga, with a rich and difficult history that began in the 14th century. It is currently the residence of the President of Latvia. During its centuries-long history, the castle was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, survived more than one siege and was the administrative center of the rulers of several states. From the moment of its construction - from the middle of the 14th to the middle of the 16th - the castle belonged to the Livonian Order. After the Order ceased to exist, Riga Castle at various times became the residence of Polish, Swedish and Russian governors.→