About this experience
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Europe was captivated by the elegant and refined Art Nouveau style. Jugendstil, Secession, Art Nouveau - call it whatever you like, the essence is the same: modern and unique. In Riga, this style existed for only 15 years, but left a significant legacy - more than 700 stone buildings. You will get acquainted with the best works of Riga and St. Petersburg architects in the Old Town, learn why the development of the Boulevard Ring lacks Art Nouveau buildings, and stroll along the famous streets of the 'Quiet Center', unraveling many mysteries of the legendary architecture of the early 20th century.
Program
The 'Silver Age' in Riga is the architecture of Mikhail Eisenstein, Konstantin Pekshen, Vilhelms Bokslaff, the paintings of Janis Rozentals, special fashion for furniture and porcelain. I will tell you how Art Nouveau embraced all types of arts!
You will see three stages of the Art Nouveau style in the Old Riga, the 'Adam and Eve' house and the merchant Bobrov's house, the Cat House and the Sunhouse, the Dog House and the House of Sad Fairy Tale, the House of 18 Animals and the most beautiful staircase in Riga, and of course, the 'unique ten' buildings of Mikhail Eisenstein.
