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Riga has the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture in the world. Most of the Art Nouveau buildings in Riga, built during a period of rapid economic growth, date from between 1904 and 1914, with influences from what is now Austria, Finland and Germany.The establishment of an architecture faculty in Riga in 1869 contributed significantly to the city's well-trained architect base.
By the end of the 19th century, Riga was an important city in the Russian Empire. Between 1897 and 1913, the city grew by 88%, reaching a population of 530,000 in 1914.
In the mid-19th century, the city began to expand beyond medieval Riga, which was once surrounded by gates and walls. These were demolished and replaced by a belt of boulevards and gardens, and the growing city developed according to a grid that followed strict building regulations. Between 1910 and 1913, 300 to 500 new buildings were erected each year, most of them in Art Nouveau style, and most of them outside the old town.
Today, Art Nouveau architecture accounts for one third of all the buildings in the centre of Riga.
The Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga dates back just over 800 years. It has seen a great deal of redevelopment since then, most notably when the current spire was built in 1547 following a fire when its predecessor was burn to the ground.
There are several large squares in Riga and this one attracted me on account of the architecture to be found on all four sides of the square.
I don't mind admitting that when I was taking this shot it was downright freezing. I should have taken a little more time to try different angles but eventually gave in and made my way to a nice warm pub.
Tijdens mijn week verblijf in Riga was het er niet van gekomen de nachttrein Riga - Sint-Petersburg/Moskou op de foto te zetten. Tijdens een reis naar Rusland, de afgelopen twee weken, kon tijdens de overstap in Riga alsnog een poging worden gedaan om deze nachttrein op de foto te zetten.
Zoals eerder gezegd vertrekken beide nachttreinen (de nachttrein naar Minsk (zie www.flickr.com/photos/mearten279/27917324435/in/dateposte...) en de nachttrein naar Rusland) verkeerd voor de zon. Omdat het de hele middag al aardig bewolkt was, werd toch de gok genomen om nog even een kijkje te nemen op het centraal station.
De foto toont de ТЭП70-0204 welke met nachttrein 038P (Riga - Sint-Petersburg / Moskou) luid brullend vanaf het station vertrekt. De imposante loc helpt de fotograaf ook nog een handje door een fraaie wolk tevoorschijn te toveren. De provodnitsa's staan met gele vlagjes in de open deuren te controleren of niemand meer instapt.
De fotograaf heeft een paar uur na het nemen van de foto het vliegtuig dezelfde kant op genomen. Ookal is zo'n nachttrein een heuse ervaring, en hoef je het voor de prijs niet te laten; het feit dat er nog meerdere malen in (Russische) nachttreinen gereisd moest worden, de aanzienlijk kortere reisduur en de grenscontrole op een aantrekkelijker tijdstip, zorgden toch voor de keuze voor een reis per vliegtuig naar Sint-Petersburg. Meer foto's uit Sint-Petersburg en Moskou zullen volgen.
Rīgas Pasažieru stacija, 4 juli 2016.
Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage site of cobblestones and breathtaking river views, as well as Europe’s Wifi capital with almost 1,000 spots to get online for free.
In its 800 years of turbulent history, everyone from German knights to Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have left their footprints, and today Latvia’s capital is an exciting European metropolis at the crossroads of eastern and northern Europe.
Riga Cathedral
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Old Town Riga
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It was Christmas in Riga (capital of Latvia)! Feeling the effects of the great Christmas feast (aka buffet) the night before, we decided to walk around photographing the old town at dawn which aided with the digestion. Another added bonus was the streets were quiet except for locals attending the early morning Christmas masses and the road cleaners. However, it also meant that the stores in the Christmas were closed The entry arch provided a great framing for the Cathedral and the Christmas tree. I attempted the same composition at dusk but the crowds just made it too difficult to get the tripod into position without hindering the flow of traffic. Having said that, I felt the quiet market provided a clean foreground for the image.
1 exp shot, edited in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Comments and constructive criticisms are appreciated!
The House of the Blackheads in Riga, Latvia. originally built in 1334, this guild-house for merchants was bombed to a ruin on 29 June 1941 and finally rebuilt in the 1990's after the fall of the USSR,
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This photo was taken from the top of St. Peter's church and looks out over the old section of Riga. Riga is Latvia's capital city.
Riga
These Jeeps are not just Mercedes(and a Land Rover) ones, no they drove all the way from China. I think this from a rally or something.
It has been so cold in Calgary lately. Want it of no, I'm thinking about warmer times... Here's spring 2016 in Riga, Latvia.
Isn't it beautiful?