THE SOUL OF RIGA
THE SOUL OF RIGA
Guardian of the Corner
History and Facts
One of Riga’s most iconic Art Nouveau faces rises from the corner façade of Elizabetes iela 10b, a 1903 apartment building designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. These monumental masks are a signature of Eisenstein’s style — dramatic, expressive, and meant to dominate the streetscape.

Interesting Fact
The building’s rounded corner and vertical composition amplify the figure’s presence, making its gaze feel almost alive as you walk past.

Author’s Note
Cracked yet calm, it feels like a silent sentinel of Riga’s Jugendstil era — watching over the city’s daily rhythm from above.
Guardian of the Corner / Jānis Kaugurs 2025

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