Exploring Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, Latvia
By
Keith Jenkins
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article explores the Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, Latvia, highlighting how the city's historic centre earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997 largely due to its architectural heritage. The author, a fan of Art Nouveau, describes discovering Riga's impressive collection of Jugendstil buildings, characterized by elaborate motifs and a flamboyant mix of straight and curly lines. The piece serves as a guide to notable Art Nouveau buildings to look out for in Riga.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI did some research beforehand and learned that the historic centre of Riga, the capital city, was accorded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997, primarily due to its historic architecture.
I dug a bit more and learned about the wooden buildings in neo-classical style and its Art Nouveau (or Jugendstil) buildings.
I'm a big fan of Art Nouveau architecture – I'm always fascinated by the elaborate motifs, the flamboyant mix of straight and curly lines, curvy fi
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