Alberta Iela

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Alberta Iela is a street of Art Nouveau buildings in Riga’s Quiet Centre district.

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Why go

  • Art Nouveau apartment buildings designed by Mikhail Eisenstein.
  • Museums dedicated to Janis Rozentals and Rudolf Blaumanis.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Riga Art Nouveau MuseumThe museum occupies architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns’ former home.Alberta Iela 12.Since April 2009 On the map

Know before you go

  • Alberta Iela is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Interesting facts4

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  1. Every building on the street is an architectural monument.

    Alberta iela (Rīga) - Wikipedia
  2. 255 metres

    The cobbled street is 255 metres long.

    Alberta iela (Rīga) - Wikipedia
  3. Architects who designed buildings here include Eižens Laube, Paul Mandelstamm, Hermann Hilbig and Heinrich Scheel.

    Albert Street, Riga - Wikipedia
  4. Belgium and Ireland have embassies on the street.

    Albert Street, Riga - Wikipedia

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History

Alberta Iela was laid out in 1900 in honour of Riga’s 700th anniversary. It was named after Bishop Albert, who founded the city in 1201.

  1. 1900The street was laid out and named after Bishop Albert, the founder of Riga.
  2. 1901–1908The street’s buildings were constructed.

Sources: Albert Street, Riga - Wikipedia · Alberta iela (Rīga) - Wikipedia · Alberta iela - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Centra Rajons, Riga

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Questions and answers

When is Alberta Iela open?

Alberta Iela is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Where is Alberta Iela in Riga?

Alberta Iela is in Riga’s Quiet Centre district.

What can you see on Alberta Iela?

The street has Art Nouveau buildings and museums dedicated to Janis Rozentals and Rudolf Blaumanis. The Riga Art Nouveau Museum is at number 12.

How long is Alberta Iela?

Alberta Iela is 255 metres long.

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