Walking Tour of Riga's Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture

Walking Tour of Riga's Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture

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Enjoy a walk through the art nouveau district where you will see both decorative & romantic architecture that give Riga its unrivaled charm. Learn the short but fascinating history behind the art form and discover how it made its way to the Baltic region.

Highlights

Discover some of the world's most beautiful art nouveau buildings
Stroll down the famous and charming Alberta Street
Continue on toward Elizabetes Street and take in some of Riga's most stunning achievements

Description

Discover Riga's most amazing art nouveau buildings on this walking tour of Latvia's largest city. A century ago, Riga, just like other European cities, was swept away by a style of architecture and living inspired by a longing for creative freedom and daring opulence. This style became known as art nouveau. By learning from nature, delighting in bunches of flowers, and ornamentation, art nouveau rendered Riga more lavish, mysterious, and seductive. Raise your eyes upwards and discover Europe’s most beautiful art nouveau buildings while you learn the fascinating history behind them. Walk away with a newfound knowledge and appreciation for the relatively recent art form.