Country of amber and fishing, where life is quiet and measured, where there are a lot of ancient cities and historical sights - all this is about Latvia . Today we invite you to a leisurely walk in the beautiful Latvian city of Daugavpils , located in the heart of Latvia.
What to see in Daugavpils?
The sights of Daugavpils and its surroundings are represented by numerous architectural and cultural monuments, among the most famous of which are the following:
- To begin survey of Daugavpils it is best from fortress Динабург (Daugavpils) . This serious fortification was built in the early 19th century and survived to this day, practically unchanged. Today, like 200 years ago, you can see the facades of buildings in Empire style, a rampart with 8 bastions, a bridge, a gate and a water tower. Entrance to the fortress is free at any time.
- On the territory of the fortress there is a multifunctional cultural center - Mark Rothko Art Center . This center is unique in that here, in the only place in Europe, you can see the originals of works by Marco Rothko, who became the founder of abstract expressionism.
- In Daugavpils, on the Church Hill , you can see the churches of various faiths - the Catholic Cathedral, the Lutheran Church, the Old Believer Church, and the Orthodox Cathedral of Boris and Gleb. The latter is interesting for its architecture in the Neo-Russian style with gilded domes on ten turrets. The church resembles a ship with its outlines, and the interior rooms are decorated with replicas of the frescoes of Vasily Vasnetsov's hand in the St.Vasily Cathedral in Kiev.
- Teatralam will be interested to visit the Daugavpils Theater , which closely intertwined the national and cultural traditions of several peoples. But how can it be otherwise, if the walls of this theater remember the great S.Mihoels and M.Chehov, S. Radlov, each of which brought to the theater something of his own, personal.
- Children, for sure, will be delighted with visiting Latgalsky zoo . Macaques and pythons, caimans and tropical fish, opossums and ornamental rabbits live here in conditions close to natural. On the territory of the zoo there is a pond where rare species of fish live - red koi carps. Children are given the opportunity to play with some species of animals and feed exotic fish.
- Sights of the city of Daugavpils are also represented by one of the most memorable buildings, which is the House of Unity . This is a huge building, built in 1936 by the talented architect Varnes Vitands. At that time it was considered to be the largest building in the Baltics. The multi-storey building was created for public purposes, the city library, the Latvian society and the dramatic theater are located inside. To date, the building houses the Daugavpils Theater , the Latvian House , a tourist center , a bookshop , a bank, a fitness center and a nightclub.
- In Latvia there are a lot of attractions in Daugavpils. To one of the most remembered objects the Daugavpilssky local lore and art museum concerns, which has been based in 1938. It is located in one of the most beautiful buildings of the city, which is a unique architectural monument. The museum presents unique exhibits telling about the history of the Daugavpils region. Here there are historical and natural expositions, the art hall of L. Baulin. The unique composition "History and Culture of Daugavpils Region" will tell about the history of the region from the 9th millennium BC. to 1940 year. In addition, temporary exhibitions are regularly organized here
- Studying Daugavpils , the attractions in the photo, you can see that many buildings are made of red brick . This is an architectural feature of the city, many famous architects adhered to this style, for example, Wilhelm Neimanis. As the most outstanding buildings, erected in the style of eclecticism, you can bring buildings located on the street. Saules, 1/3, and the Museum, 6.
- In Daugavpils, the sights are represented by many cultural sites, including the Pottery Center . It is located at ul. 18 Novembra, 8, and offers to inspect tourists a new baking oven, premises in which workshops are located, and professional pottery equipment.
- Tourists will be able to make a fascinating walk along Rigas Street - one of the most picturesque in the city, its length is more than 0.5 km. The street stretches from the railway station to the river Daugava, where there is a beautiful arch. The peculiarity of the street is that it harmoniously accommodated buildings made in the old and modern styles. The most memorable is the building on the street. Riga, 61, built in 1860 in the style of eclecticism, it is characterized by a truly luxurious facade. Also known is the sculpture of a marsh tortoise, authored by the famous sculptor Indulis Folkmanis.
We agree with the statement "It is better to see once than hear a hundred times!", So we suggest you go to Latvia to view all the sights, especially since it will take a little time to issue a visa .