Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
Visit the stunning Art Nouveau district and discover the largest and best-preserved collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. Riga is a true Art Nouveau metropolis with over 800 buildings in this unique architectural style. In fact, it has the world’s highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. Riga gives us a perfect opportunity to dive into the subject of Art Nouveau and find out more about its relevance not just as an architectural style, but also for what it reveals about Riga. On this tour, we’ll explore Art Nouveau’s history, visit the city’s most iconic examples of the style, hear about its architects and visit the Art Nouveau museum
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Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
What's included in Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Latvian National Opera
The development of Riga in the late 19th and early 20th century, a brief history of Art Nouveau and why it is so prominent in Riga will be covered.
Examples of vertical art nouveau and national romanticism will be covered. The progression of Art Nouveau through the years
Riga Secondary School No.40
An excellent example of National romanticism - the Riga secondary school No.40 will be discussed. National romanticism as a tool of national identity building in the build up to Independence will be covered.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Hotel pick-up / drop off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
End Points
- The tour ends in the Art Nouveau district - on the corner of Alberta and Strelnieku street.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended