St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Chapel was consecrated in 2004. Located in A. Pumpurs public garden (20 Saules Street) on the former site of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (1864–1961). The chapel is a memorial structure that has a symbolic meaning, serving as a reminder of the demolished cathedral.
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St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church in Daugavpils
The church was consecrated in 1897. The church is a one-story wooden log building that is not covered with boards. The pointed towers with four-sided roof are located above the side entrances on the roofs. The part of the altar roof is decorated with a tower, which hexagonal volume supports the cupola with a cross in the form of an onion.
Recreation Complex “Saulesstari”
A great place for celebrations, comfortable for family holidays and other events. “Saulestari” offers accommodation, sauna, hunting, fishing, rent of bicycles, boats, catamarans and water bikes. In winter, there is also a rental of cross-country ski equipment and snowmobiles.
St. Boriss & Gleb Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Daugavpils
St.Boris and Gleb Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1904-1905 and was consecrated on 12 June 1905. t.Boris and Gleb Cathedral in the sense of the use of numerous decorative elements is recognized as the most gorgeous orthodox cathedral of this region. Its building is justly considered as one of the most spacious, richly decorated and arranged orthodox cathedrals not only in Latgale, but also in whole Latvia.
Old Believers’ Church of Resurrection, Birth of Mother of God and St. Nicholas in Jaunbuve
Daugavpils first Old Believers’ church is one of the biggest in the whole Latvia. The church was consecrated in 1928 in honor of the birth of Mother of God and St. Nicholas.
Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral
Martin Luther Cathedral designed by V. Neimanis was built in 1893. The church was made in Neogothic style. It has an asymmetrical planning and one tower. The building was constructed of red bricks.
“Dvinskas sēta” Cafe
Cozy interior and home kitchen. Business lunch deals, banquettes.
Daugavpils Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daugavpils Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1905. The church facade with two towers together with the ordently towers is made in the Neobaroque forms, and the Historicist interiors are augmented by a copy of Bartolome Estebam Murillo’s “Immaculate Conception”.
Well-equipped recreation place and beach on the Lake Medumi
On the shore of the lake in Medumi village is located a well-equipped recreation place and a beach. Medumi Park is located near.
Lake Medumi
A picturesque lake, that is included in the Protected Landscape Area “Augšzeme” and in Nature Park “Medumu ezeraine”. Fishing in Medumi Lake requires a license.
Church Hill
Every traveller who wants to be acquainted with Daugavpils should definitely visit the Church Hill that has gathered the churches of four different confessions – Martin Luther Cathedral, Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, SS Boris and Gleb Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Church of the Community of Old Believers.
“Čili Pizza” pizzeria
The menu includes about 50 different types of pizzas for all tastes, as well as hot dishes, desserts and various snacks.