A significant part of the population of Daugavpils had been Jews since the beginning of the 16th century. Therefore, Daugavpils is a place where outstanding Jews such as Mark Rothko, Solomon Mikhoels, Oskar Strok, Gzegoz Fitelberg and other came from. This route offers to learn about the history, culture and religion of the Jews, as well as to know more about the Holocaust.
Jewish Heritage in Daugavpils
Route:
1. Memorial to Commemorate Victims of the Genocide against Jews and of Daugavpils Ghetto
3. Memorial to Commemorate Victims of the Genocide against Jews and of Daugavpils Ghetto
4. Daugavpils Regional Studies and Art Museum
5. A Memorial Plaque to Gzegoz Fitelberg
6. Family House of the Actor Solomon Mikhoels
8. Museum “Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale”
