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AGLONA – Aglona BasilicaAglona basilica was built in the late baroque style; it is decorated with two 60 meters high towers. Pilgrims come to Aglona every year on August 15 to celebrate the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. It is one of the most w [...]
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AGLONA – The King’s Hill of ChristSculpture Park is unique because it represents the history of mankind from Adam's to our days in accordance with the Testament.Sculpture Park - The King's Hill of Christ - is being built in gratitude to God and Jesus Christ as a spiritual plac [...]
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AIZPUTE – Aizputes novadsAizpute is the largest and the oldest town in Courland. The past and the present meet on our streets, where the historical heritage coexists well with the present day. Aizpute historic center with its wooden architecture is included in the Eur [...]
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ALUKSNE – Alüksnes NovadsIn the north-east of Latvia, in the Aluksne highland, at the shores of Lake Aluksne, stands a picturesque town with a rich historic and cultural heritage, with a contemporary feel and a dynamic growth. Its location is strategically important - [...]
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BABITE – Babites NovadsThousands of years ago sea rustled over Babite district. Around the 4-3rd millennium BC the sea retreated and settlements of fishermen and hunters began to form.Babite district has been affected by almost all the wars that have taken place in [...]
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BALDONE – BaldonesBaldone is most widely known for its remedial resources – medical mud and mineral springs, which have promoted the development of medical resorts in Baldone district. Historically Baldone has been the largest sulfur springs and climatic resort [...]
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ČERVONKA – Vecsaliena (Cervonka) CastleČervonkas mainor castle was buit in 1870 in neogothic style. The castle is in artistic, dinamic and complex composition. In other words it is a real fairy castle. The building is covered with steep gable roof. The big hall and second story rou [...]
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CESIS – Cesis CastleCesis castle is one of the few architectural monuments of the 13th century in Latvia. In the early Middle Ages it was a residence of the Master of the Livonian order. To be initiated into knight of the order, one had to stand difficult tests a [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Chirch HillDaugavpils has a rich and colourful history and a great potential for the future. The coat of arms of Daugavpils symbolizes home, road and faith.Visitors to Latvia's second largest city will be moved by its magnificent natural surroundings, hi [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils 740Ancient stones of the fortress and splendid art nouveau in the heart of the city, low-rise wooden houses with finely carved bluish-grey shutters and geraniums on the windowsills in the part of the city called Forstadt – create the peculiar fee [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils FortressNicholas gates in Daugavpils fortress were built between years 1821st and 1826th and have been adapted not only for effective defense, but also carried out important communication function with the world outside – the gates belonged to signifi [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils Novads – Rainis’ HouseRainis' House in Beríenele has built as a memorial site for outstanding Latvian poet, translator, master of drama, public and political figure Rainis (1865 – 1929). Rainis spent his childhood and school-time here. Memories, collected there, ar [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Daugavpils UniversityOrigin of Daugavpils University dates back to 4th November 1921. Historically, it has developed as the largest and most significant higher school in the region of Latgale, Daugavpils district. In more than 90 years of its existence and continu [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Mark RothkoMark Rothko (Marcus Rothkowitz, 1903-1970) was born in Daugavpils, Latvia (then Dvinsk, Russia). In 1913 he moved together with his family to the United States. As one of few artists who a new school of American painting, Mark Rothko became a [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Mark Rothko Art CentreMark Rothko Art Centre, a multi-functional contemporary art and culture center located in the Arsenal building of the Daugavpils Fortress where history goes hand in hand with contemporary art, creating a unique and inspiring place for creative [...]
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DAUGAVPILS – Vecsaliena castleVecsaliena (Chervonka) castle was built in 1870 in the Neogothic style and is located in a bend of the park. The castle looks like a real fairy-tale castle. The building is covered with a steep span roof. The risalits, the mezzanines and the t [...]
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DAUGAVPILS DISTRICT – Daugavas Loki (Daugava Meanders)The graceful arches of Daugavas Loki (Daugava Meanders), Daugavpils district, twist together the fates of the people who populate the river banks as surely as day follows night, and summer comes after winter… As a part of protected landscape t [...]
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GULBENE – Banitis – Gulbenes NovadsGulbenes - Aluksnes Banitis is the only narrow gauge railway train in the Baltic States that operates regularly twice a day back and forth traveling 33 km long route, on the way stopping at 8 stops. This rail link has remained from 1903, when [...]
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GULBENE – Gulbenes NovadsFacts and places to visit:· Word Gulbene was mentioned in historical records in 1224 for the first time – in Talava land-sharing agreement. · Since Year 1903 Gulbene is home for the narrow gauge railway train 'Gulbenes - Aluksnes Banitis'. At [...]
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IECAVA – HighlightsIecava is a town in Latvia, situated south of the capital city, Riga. It is known for its agricultural heritage and is located in the historical region of Zemgale. Like many towns in Latvia, Iecava has a rich cultural history and offers insigh [...]
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