Built in 1909, this building is one of Eižens Laube’s most celebrated works. The architectural design combines a massive corner tower with elements of National Romanticism and Perpendicular Art Nouveau. A distinctive feature is the copper-forged frieze on the bay window along Aleksandra Čaka Street, adorned with ethnographic “sun” ornaments. Take a look at the […]
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Built in 1902 by architects Heinrich Scheel and Friedrich Scheffel. It is a prime example of Decorative Art Nouveau in Old Riga. The facade is adorned with peacocks, masks, and a majestic female figure at the very top. Finish your journey where it began, at the elegant Elizabetes street 10A
Built in 1907 by architect Jānis Alksnis. The building at Matīsa 44 is famous for its exceptionally rich decorative ornamentation. The facade features a vertical Art Nouveau composition with allegorical reliefs representing the ideal of human life — a harmony of labor, art, and culture. Finish your journey where it began, at the elegant Alberta
Built in 1904, Alberta 4 is one of Mikhail Eisenstein’s most architecturally complex designs. The facade is defined by strict symmetry and is heavily adorned with sculptural elements. Key highlights include the Medusa heads above the entrance, majestic lions on the roofline, and winged figures that emphasize the building’s central axis. Finish your journey where
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Elizabetes 10a, built in 1903, is one of the most famous works of Mikhail Eisenstein. Unlike its neighbor at 10b, this building does not use bright colors but instead relies on complex sculptural drama. The facade is an explosion of Decorative Art Nouveau, featuring massive masks with expressive faces, geometric patterns, and stylized plant life
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Built in 1898, Elizabetes 17 is a cornerstone of Riga’s famous Art Nouveau district. Designed by Heinrich Scheel and Friedrich Scheffel, the building serves as a bridge between 19th-century Eclecticism and the emerging Art Nouveau style. The facade is noted for its rhythmic symmetry, elegant bay windows, and refined ornamental reliefs that hint at the
Elizabetes iela 33 is a quintessential example of Mikhail Eisenstein’s decorative genius. Built in 1901, this building is a masterclass in what we call “Eclectic Art Nouveau.” While other buildings in the district might rely on color, No. 33 dominates the street through its pure, sculptural volume. The facade is an explosion of stone symbolism.
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Jauniela street is perhaps the most famous corner of Old Riga, and house 25/27 is its architectural anchor. Built in 1903 by the renowned architect Wilhelm Bockslaff, this building is a masterful blend of Art Nouveau and Gothic Revival styles. Its facade, with its pointed gables and intricate stone carvings, looks like it was pulled
“Built in 1899, the house at Vīlandes iela 11 is a stunning example of Eclectic architecture in Riga. Designed by Rudolf Heinrich Zirkvics, the building combines Neo-Baroque forms with early Art Nouveau decorative elements. The most iconic feature of this building is the entrance portal, uniquely shaped like a giant keyhole. For photographers, this doorway
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Alberta iela 13 is arguably the most famous work of Mikhail Eisenstein in Riga. Built in 1904, it stands as a peak of Decorative Art Nouveau. For a photographer, this building is a masterclass in detail — everywhere you look, there is a story, a face, or a mythical creature looking back at you The