Results Street square and neighborhood to visit Rīga

ART NOUVEAU DISTRICT

Urban location
4.6/5
11 review

Go there and contact

Carte de l'emplacement de l'établissement
Alberta iela, Rīga, Latvia
Show on map
2024
Recommended
2024

Considered the metropolis of Art Nouveau, Rīga proudly displays a third of the buildings from this architectural and artistic movement. But the richness of this heritage is mainly due to the eclecticism of the facades. In addition to conventional Art Nouveau, there are also beautiful examples of the so-called "national romanticism" and Nordic Art Nouveau. We can start with the buildings on Elizabetes Street, at the corner of the Esplanade Park, which are known for their Art Nouveau facades, designed by Eisenstein, the father of the film director. Number 10b, built in 1903, is full of figures related to symbolism and remains the major monument of this movement in Latvia. Number 33, on the opposite side of the street, is also a victim of the "fear of emptiness" that characterizes typical Art Nouveau facades, and is displayed in all its splendor. Alberta iela Street (from no. 2 to no. 12-9, the apartment of the painter Jānis Rozentāls) represents one of the most beautiful and rare concentrations of Art Nouveau facades in the world. It should be noted that this street, has not yet benefited from the renovations that have been taking the city by storm in recent years. On Strēlnieku Street, No. 4 also offers an abundance of sculptural and ornamental motifs. In the old town, No. 8 on Smilšu Street also looks good. Through the glass door of the building, the visitor is given the opportunity to see the Art Nouveau paintings and sculptures that also decorate the entrance.

Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.

Organize your trip with our partners Rīga
Transportation
Accommodation & stays
Services / On site

Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide

Members' reviews on ART NOUVEAU DISTRICT

4.6/5
11 reviews
Send a reply
Value for money
Service
Originality

The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.

You have already submitted a review for this establishment, it has been validated by the Petit Futé team. You have already submitted a review for this establishment, awaiting validation, you will receive an email as soon as it is validated.
mhumbert
Visited in july 2019
Value for money
Service
Originality
une particularité de la ville
un aspect de Riga incontournable à découvrir lors de la visite de cette capitale. Il faut s'attarder sur les petits détails des façades qui pour certaines sont magnifiquement restaurées.
svoyage
Visited in august 2019
Value for money
Service
Originality
beaux bâtiments
C'est une très agréable promenade que de longer tous ces beaux immeubles d'air nouveau. De splendides façades d'architectes différents. Bâtiments colorés, roses, bleus, d'autres façonnées. A ne pas manquer.
Visited in august 2019
Value for money
Service
Originality
Superbes façades art nouveau
On vient surtout à Riga pour les splendides façades art nouveau que l'on trouve dans toute la ville. Chacune a son style et est unique.
Balade76
Visited in october 2017
Value for money
Service
Originality
La rue Elizabetes et ses facades art nouveau contraste grandement avec les petites maisons de bois lettonnes que l on trouve encore quelques rues plus loin. Un quartier très riche en decouvertes, un aspect de Riga incontournable a decouvrir. Il faut aussi s attarder sur les petits details des facades, ils valent le coup !
Yoan1988
Visited in august 2017
Value for money
Service
Originality
Quartier avec de grands batiment art deco/nouveau. A faire surtout si vous aimez ce style architecturale. Tres different de autres quartiers de Riga

Find unique Stay Offers with our Partners

Send a reply