The 1903 house, designed by architect Pauls Mandelštams, is a real eye-catcher in Riga's Old Town. With its colorful facades and ornate details, it stands out from the surrounding buildings …

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The house at Kalēju iela 23 in Riga was designed by architect Paul Mandelstam in 1903. It is an outstanding example of Art Nouveau with a richly decorated facade, floral ornaments, and curved forms. Originally built as a residential and commercial building, it was restored in 1983. Mandelstam, a Jewish-Latvian architect, significantly influenced Riga's architecture in the early 20th century.

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