Lāčplēša 51 Riga corner tower and facade

Lāčplēša 51: The National Romanticism of Eižens Laube

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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