Hipster Riga And How To Decorate In Hipster Style
I don’t know when and where exactly I heard the word “hipster” for the first time. Most probably it was in one of those TV programs talking about popular contemporary subcultures.
Rundāle Palace: the hidden gem of Latvia
Latvia is an amazing country for vacation. Whether you want to explore magnificent Art Nouveau architecture of Riga or enjoy aristocratic leisure in the old manor house, you will be surprised and delighted by the amount of attractions this beautiful country has to offer. One thing you definitely shouldn’t miss is the spectacular Rundāle Palace,…
Art Nouveau in Riga: a comprehensive guide through Jugendstil architecture
If you want to explore Art Nouveau architecture (also known as Modernisme in Spain, Liberty in Italy, Modern in Russia and Jugendstil in Germany), one of the best places to go will be Riga, Latvia. It has more than 800 houses constructed in this style (for comparison, St. Petersburg in Russia has 1000 buildings). Specifically…