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The historical events of the 20th century have been rather merciless towards the architectural heritage and part of it has perished. Koknese Manor House is among such lost architectural monuments whose image is captured in historical pictures but only ruins of foundations and the basement level remain in situ. Koknese Manor has been owned by the family of the Barons von Löwenstern since the 1780s...
The 1920s and 30s are known by an unprecedented construction boom of Orthodox churches in Latvia’s history of art and architecture. This phenomenon was fostered by the Synod of the Latvian Orthodox Church as well as by its chief architect Vladimir Scherwinsky and his professional output. Not all newly built Orthodox churches were related to the Synod. In most cases, these were direct commissions from...
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