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Riga’s Art Nouveau Architecture: Europe’s Most Beautiful Open-Air Museum

Apr 16, 2026

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by

Maarten Van Den Driessche

in citytrip, Destinations, Europe

Discover Riga’s world-famous Art Nouveau architecture, from Alberta iela to hidden façades in the Quiet Centre. A complete travel guide for design lovers visiting Latvia’s capital. 🏛 Why Riga is the Art Nouveau Capital of the World At the beginning of the 20th century, Riga was one of the fastest-growing cities in the Russian Empire.…