Walking Tour of Riga's Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture
ID: GYG22095-22956
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a walk through the art nouveau district where you will see both decorative & romantic architecture that give Riga its unrivaled charm. Learn the short but fascinating history behind the art form and discover how it made its way to the Baltic region.
Discover Riga's most amazing art nouveau buildings on this walking tour of Latvia's largest city. A century ago, Riga, just like other European cities, was swept away by a style of architecture and living inspired by a longing for creative freedom and daring opulence. This style became known as art nouveau.
By learning from nature, delighting in bunches of flowers, and ornamentation, art nouveau rendered Riga more lavish, mysterious, and seductive. Raise your eyes upwards and discover Europe’s most beautiful art nouveau buildings while you learn the fascinating history behind them. Walk away with a newfound knowledge and appreciation for the relatively recent art form.
Highlights
- Discover some of the world's most beautiful art nouveau buildings
- Stroll down the famous and charming Alberta Street
- Continue on toward Elizabetes Street and take in some of Riga's most stunning achievements
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available from hotels/accommodation in Riga Old Town only.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
