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Art Nouveau architecture Art Nouveau is one of the styles that dominates Riga`s architectural heritage. Spread throughout the city, but you will find the most expressive specimens concentrated on the above mentioned streets. Most of these buildings are constructed by the architect M. Eisenstein.
Brethren cemetery (Bralu kapi) Truly one of the most striking memorials in Latvia, built as a tribute to the 2 000 soldiers that fell during WWI & II. The cemetery was designed by the famous Latvian sculptor Karlis Zale (see also Freedom Monument) and by the architects A. Birzenieks, P. Feders and garden architect A. Zeidaks, from 1924 until 1936.
Freedom Monument The monument was designed by the famous Latvian architect Karlis Zale and constructed in 1935. The bronze casting of a woman (fondly nick-named "Milda" by the Latvian folk) holds up three golden stars in her hands. The stars symbolise three Latvian regions: Latgale, Kurzeme and Vidzeme. The guard of honour stands sentinel at the monument from 09.00 until 20.00, the hourly change of guard is very impressive!
Laima clock This clock has always been a favourite meeting place of the Latvian youth and is strategically located next to the Freedom Monument.
Mezaparks (Forest park) Once the most luxurious residential district of Riga. The construction was started in 1902, although most of the houses were erected before WWI and in the 1920s - 1930s. You can admire different architectural styles: Art Nouveau, National Romanticism, Rationalism.
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