The open-air art work “GHOST OF THE FORTRESS” was created in 2017 during the Second International Sculpture Symposium. The main inspiration for the work came from the Daugavpils fortress. For Daugavpils fortress it is ghost of a war horse, because as a war horse, fortifying structures like the one in Daugavpils was once a crucial military instrument that became obsolete as the progress rolled on.
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Ensemble of Administrative Buildings and the Building of the City Classical School
Ensemble of Administrative Buildings and the Building of the City Classical School in Daugavpils designed by A. Y. Shtaubert, a famous Russian architect, the buildings were constructed at the beginning of the 1840s in the classical style.
Ververi Scarp
It is at least 36 m high cliff from Quaternary rock, the slope of which reaches 38 degrees. Beautiful view of peculiar narrowing of the ancient valley of Daugava -“Daugava gates” can be seen from the scarp.
Polish Culture Centre in Daugavpils
Polish Culture Centre in Daugavpils popularizes Polish language, the culture, the history and national heritage. The Centre organizes exhibitions, concerts, festivals and other cultural events.
Art Nouveau buildings
Art Nouveau buildings in Daugavpils located at 41 Saules Street, 55 Saules Street and built at the end of the 19th – the beginning of the 20th century.
Rothko Museum
The Rothko Museum in Daugavpils, Latvia, is one of the 21st century’s most ambitious cultural projects in Eastern Europe. Located in the historical artillery arsenal of the Daugavpils Fortress, this multifunctional hub for art, culture and education remains an evolving and inspiring place for creative expression and experience.
Ostrova Birdwatching Tower
There is a sightseeing tower on the narrow peninsula between lakes Lukna, Viski and Boltaru, from which these lakes and the hilly landscape of the surroundings can be seen. A well-equipped recreation place “Udensrozes” is located near.
Daugavpils Fortress
Daugavpils Fortress is a unique cultural and historical architectural monument of national importance. Daugavpils Fortress is also considered as the last bastion-type fortress in the world that has been preserved without any significant alterations since the early 19th century.
The Stropu Stage
The stage in Stropi is the cultural-historical complex, situated in a scenic place with interesting relief and is the place for carrying out big folklore events, song festivals and performances.
“Pieci” Сafe
Business lunch on working days from 10 am to 3 pm, banquets – up to 30 people, cocktail parties.
“Arsenāls” Cafe
“Arsenāls” cafe is located in the Arsenal building at Daugavpils Fortress – in Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art centre.
“Šokoladņa” Cafe-shop
Hot chocolate, cakes, waffles, coffee, tea.