Located outside the City walls, this church is named after the early Middle Ages saint – St. Gertrude (626-659) – one of a number of patron saints of travellers. Continue reading “St Gertrude’s Old Church”
Art Nouveau in Riga
In various others of my Riga reviews I have referred to, or drawn the reader’s attention to, examples of Art Nouveau in the Old City and, to a letter degree, in the Moscow District. Nice as those are, no visit to Riga would be complete without a visit to the heart of Art Nouveau in in the city, the area to the northeast of Kronvalda Park and in particular Elizabetes iela and Alberta iela – though do not limit your exploring to just those two streets. Continue reading “Art Nouveau in Riga”
Art Nouveau in the Old City
Riga is justifiably famous for its Art Nouveau buildings and decorations, the most spectacular, flamboyant and ornate of which can be seen in Alberta and Elizabetes ielas and surrounding streets, a short walk to the north east from the Old City. Continue reading “Art Nouveau in the Old City”
Time to Get Catty – The Cat House
The Cat House takes its name from two angry black cats, one perched on each of the two turrets of this rather grand 1909 Medieval / Art Nouveau styled house, located across the road from the Great Guild. Continue reading “Time to Get Catty – The Cat House”
The Rambling Wombat 