Elizabetes Iela 3 (Elizabeth Street 3), Riga
The Elizabeth Street 3 building in Riga is a five-storey apartment block constructed in 1899 to a design by architect Kārlis Johans Felsko and sculptor Augusts Folcs.
Originally, this beautiful Art Nouveau house belonged to a wealthy merchant Artūrs Butovics, to whom it represented a rather valuable asset – located in the prestigious embassy district, close to the Old Town, the Daugava river and the city's yacht club.
Eventually, the property had changed hands several times and at some point, during the Soviet period, housed a hotel named "Lighthouse." Back then, inside the hotel there were also a 40-seat café called "Baka" and a clothing repair shop.
A comprehensive restoration, after Latvia's independence, saw the building regain its original splendor – exquisite silhouette with the bright façade, rich in plastic ornamentation, and the well-kept, green courtyard.
Originally, this beautiful Art Nouveau house belonged to a wealthy merchant Artūrs Butovics, to whom it represented a rather valuable asset – located in the prestigious embassy district, close to the Old Town, the Daugava river and the city's yacht club.
Eventually, the property had changed hands several times and at some point, during the Soviet period, housed a hotel named "Lighthouse." Back then, inside the hotel there were also a 40-seat café called "Baka" and a clothing repair shop.
A comprehensive restoration, after Latvia's independence, saw the building regain its original splendor – exquisite silhouette with the bright façade, rich in plastic ornamentation, and the well-kept, green courtyard.
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Sight Name: Elizabetes Iela 3 (Elizabeth Street 3)
Sight Location: Riga, Latvia (See walking tours in Riga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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