Daugavpils Fortress that was founded in the 19th century is a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. The Daugavpils Fortress is the last bastion type fortress built in the world that has been preserved without significant changes. It is a thematic tour that tells about the “birth” or development path of the fortress … >>
“Soviet period in the life of the fortress”
02.12.2020A thematic tour that is devoted to the Soviet time period in the life of the fortress. During the 1,5-hour tour dedicated to the Soviet period in Daugavpils Fortress, it will be possible to listen to a story of the fortress from 1948 to 1994 when large and significant educational institution – Military Aviation Technical, … >>
“A history of the long-term fortification”
02.12.2020A thematic tour “A history of the long-term fortification” tells the story about fortifications, their features and purpose at the Daugavpils Fortress. Over the centuries, an incredible number of unique fortresses and fortification complexes has been built around the world. Each of them has a special structure and it depends on many factors. However, despite … >>
“I am only a soldier …”
01.12.2020A thematic tour that tells about the fortress during the independence of Latvia from 1920 to 1940. During the 1,5-hour guided tour “I am only a soldier …” it will be possible to listen to a story of the history of the fortress from 1920 to 1940, when the 4th Zemgale Division of the Latvian … >>
Guided tour for students “Explore Daugavpils Fortress”*
01.12.2020It is a 1,5-hour guided tour in Daugavpils Fortress that is specially created for students. Daugavpils Fortress that was founded in the 19th century is a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. The Daugavpils Fortress is the last bastion type fortress built in the world that has been preserved without significant changes. Students … >>
The tour at the Daugavpils Fortress and a visit to the exposition of historic costumes “Atmiņu lāde” – 2 hours*
01.12.2020The tour “two in one” is an informative tour in Daugavpils Fortress that includes a visit to the exposition of historical costumes “Atmiņu lāde” (“The Chest of Memories”). Daugavpils Fortress that was founded in the 19th century, is a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. The Daugavpils Fortress is the last bastion type … >>
The tour at the Daugavpils Fortress – 1 hour 30 minutes
01.12.2020Daugavpils Fortress that was founded in the 19th century is a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. The Daugavpils Fortress is the last bastion type fortress built in the world that has been preserved without significant changes. It will be possible to find out interesting facts from the history of the fortress during … >>
The tour at the Daugavpils Fortress – 45 minutes
01.12.2020Daugavpils Fortress that was founded in the 19th century is a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. The Daugavpils Fortress is the last bastion type fortress built in the world that has been preserved without significant changes. It will be possible to find out interesting facts from the history of the fortress during … >>
Compilation of statistical data on the active tourism season in Augsdaugava District
23.11.2020In order to ensure the availability of tourism statistics, Daugavpils District Tourism, Recreation and Culture Agency “TAKA” has collected and analyzed the statistical data on tourism situation in Daugavpils district. The active tourist season is considered to be the period from May to September.
In Augsdaugava District was opened the new guest house “Kaķis krūzē”
21.11.2020Guest house “Kaķis krūzē” is located on the side of the Daugavpils – Riga highway, near the beautiful neo-Gothic style Blessed Jesus’ Heart Roman Catholic Church in Liksna and Liksna Manor Park.
Leaflets about the upcoming events in Daugavpils are available at Tourist Information Centre
01.11.2020Leaflets about the upcoming events held in Daugavpils in November and December 2020 are available at Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre.
ANNUAL CARD of the Rothko Centre – unlimited access to art, inspiration and discovery throughout the year!
08.10.2020Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre launches a new service – an opportunity to purchases an annual admission ticket in the form of ANNUAL CARD.
Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre will be open on Sundays
30.09.2020Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre will be open for visitors 7 days a week. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Opening hours of Daugavpils Fortress Culture & Information Centre from October 1
23.09.2020Starting from October 1, 2020 until February 28, 2021 Daugavpils Fortress Culture & Information Centre will be open for visitors 7 days a week from 9.30 am to 6 pm.
Opening hours of Shmakovka Museum in low season
22.09.2020Starting from October 1, 2020 till April 30, 2021 Shmakovka Museum will be open for visitors 6 days a week. From October till the end of April opening hours of Shmakovka Museum will be from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.
1st Street Food Festival in Daugavpils
08.09.2020On September 12, 2020 in Daugavpils, within the framework of the Rīgas Street celebration, the 1st Street Food Festival will be held.
Leaflets about the upcoming events in Daugavpils are available at Tourist Information Centre
02.09.2020Leaflets about the upcoming events held in Daugavpils in September, October 2020 are available at Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre.
The project about media literacy and civil journalism “Media Lab/Radio” in Daugavpils
26.08.2020LCB USA Information Center, in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Riga and NGO New East, are organizing educational program about media literacy and civil journalism “Media Lab/Radio”.
SATURDAY EVENINGS IN DUBROVIN PARK
06.08.2020From Saturday, July 25, in Daugavpils Dubrovin Park the concert series “Saturday evenings in Dubrovin Park” will begin and last until August 29.
Solo exhibition by artist Valda Mežbārde at the Rainis Home in Berķenele
22.07.2020As of today, 22 July, solo exhibition “Shore” by artist Valda Mežbārde, assembled from the collection of Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, is available at the Rainis Home in Berķenele, Kalkūne Civil Parish.