Art Nouveau Riga – An Unmatched and Fantastical Architectural Heritage

One of my favourite styles of architecture is Art Nouveau. Riga, the capital of Latvia, has more than 800 buildings in the Art Nouveau style. At the time, around 40% of all buildings in Riga were built in this style. Characterised by references to mythology, asymmetrical composition, and richly decorated expressionist facades, the buildings are ornate, and […]