Example of Art Nouveau architecture in Tallinn, located at Pikk 18. It was designed by the renowned Baltic German architect Jacques Rosenbaum and completed in 1910. The design is celebrated for its flamboyant and fantastical style, which stands in stark contrast to the surrounding medieval architecture. The building is often referred to as the Draakoni Gallery (Dragon Gallery) because of the two large, sculpted dragons flanking the main ground-floor window. These sculptures were created by the famous Riga sculptor August Volz. The façade is uniquely decorated with Egyptian-inspired themes, including reliefs of sphinxes and pharaonic figures at the top of the pilasters, adding to its exotic and eclectic appearance. The building features a distinctive curved corner tower with a slender spire, oval windows, and intricate floral ornaments typical of the late Art Nouveau period. Tallinn, Estonia
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Album 3777: Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
