Temporary Riga photos are being published not in a regular manner due to blog author has moved to Vilnius.

Brīvības iela 47


The building at 47 Brivibas st. is a remarkable example of Romantic Nationalism architecture style in Riga. It also could be named a German version of Art Nouveau or even simpler Jugendstil.
It was built in 1909 and belonged to A. Krustkalns, who was the first Riga mayor of Latvian origin since 1917.
Nowadays, many shops and companies have their headquarters in this building, one of them is Baltic Expert, a real estate company.

See also another house built in German romanticism style on Skolas iela.

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Academy of Art


Art Academy of Latvia is one of the most remarkable buildings of Riga.
It was built in 1905 and joins two most popular Riga's architecture styles Gothic and Art Nouveau

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Ausekļa iela 4

Ausekla iela 4
Not many people know that Alberta iela is not the only place with a lot of Art Nouveau buildings.
Renovated house Ausekļa iela 4 is a good example of the same architecture style.

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Paon Bleu

Paon Bleu
Le Paon Bleu (Indian Peafowl) is the name of recently opened bohemian French restaurant in Old Town.
I don't know what new restaurant owners have in mind, but the closed down restaurant Hospitalis, which was located here, went bankruptcy several months ago.
Despite being very well promoted Hospitalis couldn't compete with cheaper restaurants and cafes in Old Town.
Have you ever tried frogs legs? How does it taste like? :)

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School 40

40th School
The building of Riga School #40 was built in 1905 in Art Nouveau architecture style as apartment building
The school's history started in 1946 when it was opened under number 79. After 6 years, in 1952 it was renamed to Riga 40th School (see former 40th School).
Rīgas 40. vidusskola is famous for its good education. A lot of rich children are being educated here, e.g. the son of the former Latvian Prime Minister Godmanis is studying here as well.

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Dubulti Lutheran Church

Dubulti Lutheran Church
Dubultu evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca (Dubulti Evangelic Lutheran Church) was built in 1909 in the place of old wooden prayer house, which was here, at Baznicas iela, since 1851.
26 meters (85 ft) tall tower with clock is one of the most notable sights in Jurmala town.
Happy Easter.

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Salve.

Salve
Salve in Latin means Welcome or simply Hello ;)
The building itself was built in 1910 and located at 27, Ernesta Birznieka-Upisa street.

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Demised Building

Smilsu iela 3
This beautiful building built in 1910 in Art Nouveau architecture style is located on Smilsu iela 3.
It was headquarter of Parex Bank, the bank which was bought by Latvian government for 2 LVL (3€) 1 year ago.
Now the building is empty. The bank is still operating, but in another place.

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German Romanticism

Arbeit ist des Burgers Zierde
The wooden building, located on Skolas iela 3, was built in 1905 using German Romanticism and Jugendstil styles.
The German writing on top Arbeit ist des Burgers Zierde (The work is citizen's adornment) is one of still living evidences that at some time Riga was German city.
See also another photo of German Architecture in Riga.

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Alberta iela

Alberta iela
Alberta iela (Albert street) is one of the most famous streets and sights in Riga because of Art Nouveau style buildings.
The street itself was named after Bishop Albert from Bremen, the founder of Riga.
Each building on the street is unique peace of art, all of them were built in the beginning of 20th century.
Since then Alberta iela became the prestigious place to live or have an office.

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Barona iela 11

Barona iela 11
This baroque style building was built in 1901 in the then prestigious place of Riga, at the corner of Suworow-Straße (Alexander Suvorov street) and Mühlenstrasse (Mill Street).
Today these streets called slightly different Krisjana Barona iela and Dzirnavu iela.

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Österreichische Botschaft

Osterreichische Botschaft
Österreichische Botschaft (Austrian Embassy) is located in the area of the most beautiful architecture in Riga.
Sind österreichische Volk unter meinem Lesern? :)
See also of German Embassy, which building is not less beautiful.

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Marijas iela

Marijas street
Marijas iela (Maria street) formerly Pleskavas iela (Pskov Street) is one of the main streets in Riga.
Marijas iela starts at Central station, runs several blocks and then turns into Caka iela.
It is not an unique case in Riga, when the same street has two names, one at the beginning and another one at the end.
At the foreground a pink Art Nouveau building is newly opened Nordic Hotel Bellevue.

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George Armistead

George Armistead - Riga mayor
The name of this gentleman with the spouse is George Armistead, the most notable mayor of Riga through its all history.
During his rule 1901-1912 Riga has been changing a lot.
He is the person who wasn't afraid to change Riga look, destroy wooden houses and build new building in Art Nouveau style. He had built many schools, hospitals, central market, had setup a Riga Zoo.

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Ambassade de France

French Embassy
Ambassade de France (Embassy of France) resides in one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga.
This house is a perfect architectural example of Art Nouveau or Jugendstil how it is called more often in Riga.
Actually in the beginning of the last century it was the residence of British Embassy.
Next nearest building is American Embassy, which could play a role of negative for French Embassy.

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Herderschule

German School n Riga
This building is more than just a good example of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, but also it is a German School.
Actually it is my school. By word "my" I mean that I spent several years in this building to get some knowledge about the life, and German language of course :)
The school named after famous German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder, who used to work in Riga as teacher.
One more interesting fact that this is the only school located on Skolas iela, which means School street in Latvian language.
See also English school in Riga.

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This building stands like this for at least 10 years. A great design and location, but nobody is reparing it. It could be a prestigious apartments. It is just next to Swedbank Building.

I don't know what is written on top of this going to ruin building - some1 or somer :)
But this someone did a venturesome job :)

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Grey House


Grey weather - Grey House.
This house is a good example of Riga Art Nouveau Architecture style.
Building address is Kalku iela 15, in Old Town, just next to McDonalds.

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Tramway 1901


Fully restored 1901 Riga streetcar.
Nowadays this tram is used for tour journeys around Old Town or to Riga Zoo.
Tram exterior design pictures Blue House, an example of Riga Art Nouveau aka Jugendstil.

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Mutual Loan Guarantee Society


Interesting Jugendstil building on Terbatas iela with writing in two languages on face and clock on top.
In Russian: Рижское Торговое Общество Взаимного Кредита
In Latvian: Rīgas Tirgotāju Savstarpīgā Kreditbiedrībā
Which means in English: Riga Traders Mutual Loan Guarantee Society

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