The building of the Elernes Church was constructed in 1650 by Heinrich Tienen. Until 1761 it served the needs of the Lutheran Church, but later the Lutherans exchanged with Catholics with the Sīkele Church. The architecture of the church, in both volume and details, is in correspondence with other churches that were built in the territory of the Courland Duchy of that time.
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Blessed Jesus’ Heart Roman Catholic Church in Demene
The construction of the Demene Church was started in 1932, but the Second World War stopped this plans. During the Soviet times here was a place of entertainment. Sacral meaning this building regained in the 80’s, but fully completed and consecrated in Church was only in 1992.
St. George Roman Catholic Church in Ambeli
Catholic church in Ambeļi displays typical use of local traditions of wood-building of 18th-19th centuries in sacral architecture, its structure represents work of professional painting and sculpture experts of baroque period.
Jaunborne chapel (crucifix)
There is a bricks chapel in Jaunborne, with a niche, in which there is the Virgin Mary’s permanent assistant painting in a wooden frame.
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Liksna
Liksna Church was build in Neo-Gothic style. The building of Catholic Church in Liksna was finished in 1913. Churchs silhouette is the most important landscape dominant of Daugava valley in environs of Kosa Lake.
Biplan Hotel ***
“BIPLAN” hotel is a modern, comfortable three-star hotel located 5-minutes walk from the historical centre of the city, the bus stop and popular sights.
Recreation area “Sventes Rasa”
Recreation area “Sventes Rasa” offers you a great rest on the shore of Lake Sventa: guest houses, picnic places, SUP boards, catamaran rental, windsurfing equipment rental, boat rental, fishing and a wonderful sunset.
Purlande Nature Trail of Eastern Selia
The trail meanders along the oldest oak tree in the parish, very well-conditioned elm wood and crosses 4 bridges over the ravine and creek. Legends say that once there was a hunting lodge of Count Engelhardt, and that here is hidden chest with the light that sometimes surprises travelers.
“Leo” Hotel***
Cosy and comfortable hotel, located in a 19th century building which placed in the centre of the town and three minutes of walking from the railway or bus station. There are also cosy hall and dining room located on the first floor, where guests can try delicious and satisfying breakfast which is included in accommodation price.
The Workshop of Woodcarver Varis Vilcans
Varis Vilcāns a woodcarver and blacksmith, who calls himself craftsman of weird things. During the visit to his workshop, it is possible to observe woodcarving process, participate in forging and shoot with a bow and crossbow.
Dinaburg SPA Hotel ***
“Dinaburg SPA Hotel” is located in a quiet area of the city and is only a 5-minute drive from the city centre. The hotel offers spacious, en suite rooms with internet access, a TV and a work desk. The modern four-floor building of the hotel can provide people with 58 cosy and comfortable rooms from standard to luxury class.
“Wake It” Wakepark
“Wake It” Wakepark is located at Rugeļi Reservoir in Daugavpils and it is suitable for both professionals and beginners. The track features one kicker. There is an opportunity to rent SUP boards and easily glide across the surface of water or hold competitions for speed.