Exhibition “Rosemania/The Allure of Roses” at Krustpils Castle

In the Middle Ages, alchemists regarded the rose as a symbol of transformation and perfection. The red rose symbolized life, blood, passion, and matter, while the white one symbolized purity, spirit, and immortality. In medieval churches, rose symbols were engraved above confessionals to remind people of the sacredness of the mystery of confession. Would you also like to learn other interesting facts about this wonderful and mysterious flower? Then go to Krustpils Castle.

From February 13, the exhibition “Rosemania/The Allure of Roses” is on view at Krustpils Castle. The exhibition curator is French collector Gilles Bonnevialle.

The exhibition brings together more than 300 items, united in one story about and around roses, their history, and the passions they have stirred in the minds of artists, poets, designers, and other creative personalities.

The exhibited items, works of art, furniture, tableware, clothing created by famous designers, come from Latvian museums and private collections in Latvia and France.

Partners: Latvian National Museum of Art, Rundāle Palace Museum, Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Krustpils Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Collection Anne et François Camilli, Naumovs Family Collection, Olivier et Corinne Brayer, Romulis Family Collection, Toni Sequeira, Folk Costume Centre “Senā klēts”.

During the exhibition, guided tours will be held once a month with stories about the symbolism, history, and significance of roses in art, culture, and everyday life, revealing the ideas behind the exhibition’s creation and the stories of the exhibits.

Visiting the exhibition - entrance ticket to the second floor of the castle (1.50/2.00 euros)