Art Nouveau means “New Art” in French, but it’s also known as Jugendstil, Secession, Modernisme and Stile Liberty. This popular style of the late 19th and early 20th century gave us some of ...

Ok, ok – we know this isn’t strictly one building, but Riga’s Albert Street and Elizabeth Steet (Alberta iela, Elizabetes iela) are so packed with examples of Art Nouveau architecture that ...

Piata Victoriei square, whose apartment facades are adorned with tilework, plasterwork and folk art, has perhaps the best ensemble of art nouveau design in Europe – and very laidback cafe ...

What makes the Sagrada Familia a must-visit? Sagrada Familia is emblematic of Barcelona and one of the most important works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. This basilica is one of a kind and ...

This impressive country residence was originally constructed in 1901 and is one of the finest examples of Edwardian architecture in Ireland. Designed by Vincent Craig the house comprises the main ...

But the Belgian capital is widely considered home to the first example of Art Nouveau architecture: Hôtel Tassel — a private townhouse built by Horta, finished in 1893, combining a pioneering ...

23 Rozhdestvenskaya Street Wikipedia Both buildings—constructed in 1908—are examples of “rational” Art Nouveau, a style that was popular for industrial and commercial architecture.

It is one of most striking examples of Art Nouveau architecture, although at the time of its construction the building was considered controversial. The store was reopened after a five-year period ...