阿爾伯街被視為里加的新藝術風格瑰寶,因為它兩旁都是燦爛的歷史悠久的新藝術風格建築。該地區始建於1901年至1908年,每座建築物都是輝煌的建築。八座建築物被認為是具有意義的國家紀念建築。
周邊地區亦擁有新藝術風格的典範。建築物裝飾有雕塑、陽台、圓柱和其他具有這種風格的元素。
里加有750座建築(超過歐洲任何其他城市)都擁有這種華麗而令人着迷的裝飾風格。新藝術運動也被稱為「青年風格」。
Albert Street is regarded as Riga’s Art Nouveau gem, since it is lined with splendid historical Art Nouveau-style buildings. The area was erected from 1901 to 1908 with every buildings standing as an architectural achievement. Eight buildings are recognised as architectural monuments of national significance.
The surrounding area also features great examples of Art Nouveau style. The buildings are decorated with sculptures, balconies, columns, and other elements characteristic to this style.
More than 750 buildings in Riga (more than any other city in Europe) boast this flamboyant and haunting style of decor. Art nouveau is also known as Jugendstil, meaning ‘Youth Style’.