Atlas Obscura
The Birdhouse Tree of Riga in Rīga, Latvia
In Riga’s elegant Esplanāde, one bare tree stands out from the surrounding greenery. Its trunk and branches are crowded with scores of small wooden birdhouses, painted in an assortment of greens, yellows, reds, pinks and natural tones. From below, the collection is so dense that the boxes can initially resemble an unusual lighting installation. Look more closely and the circular entrances revea…
Trunk and branches crowded with scores of small wooden birdhouses.