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““Birth of the fortress”- the period of construction and development of the fortress from 1810 to 1920”

 02.12.2020

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”

 02.12.2020

A 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”

 02.12.2020

A 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 …”

 01.12.2020

A 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”*

 01.12.2020

It 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*

 01.12.2020

The 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

 01.12.2020

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 will be possible to find out interesting facts from the history of the fortress during … >>

The tour at the Daugavpils Fortress – 45 minutes

 01.12.2020

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 will be possible to find out interesting facts from the history of the fortress during … >>

Opening hours of Shmakovka Museum in low season

 22.09.2020

Starting 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.