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Discover Art Nouveau in Riga – A Fascinating Architectural Journey
Art Nouveau appeared as an architectural style in Riga at the turn of the 20th century, when the city experienced a construction boom and its population was growing. Half of the buildings in Riga’s city centre are Art Nouveau edifices. The largest concentration of these buildings are in the so-called Quiet Centre, which is a…
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Discover Charming Latgale District Riga – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
Latgale District, formerly known as Maskavas forštate, is a historic neighborhood in Riga, Latvia. Situated on the right bank of the Daugava River, it lies to the south of Riga Old Town. The district was renamed in 2024 as part of Latvia’s efforts to remove Soviet-era names. Historical Significance The history of Latgale District dates…
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Discover Brivibas Iela Riga – The Ultimate Guide to Riga’s Main Street
The year 2014, when Riga was celebrated as a European Capital of Culture, also marked a century since the beginning of the First World War, a conflict that represented a turning point for many countries. Hence, part of the Riga 2014 cultural program dedicated to Brivibas iela (meaning “Freedom Street” in Latvian), one of Riga’s…