Daugavpils

Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia, with population of 116 000. It is located in 200 km from Riga on the border with Lithuania and Belarus. This is a very green city and its services quite meet modern standards. Here are built ice hall, bowling center and many others entertainment establishments. Great influences on the city development have had Russians and Jews, who were sent here in 18-19 centuries. Today the majority of local population are Russians.

Mark Rothko Art-center

Interesting museum with modern exhibits about famous artist Mark Rothko and his art-works

Daugavpils fortress

The only fortress in Baltic, which remained without any significant changes

Latgola Park Hotel

A new modern three-star hotel is situated in the very centre of the city. Near the hotel there is a railway station and a central bus station, the best entertainment centres.

Daugavpils theater

The first Latvian theater

The Aglone basilica

The Aglone basilica is a remarkable example of 18th century Baroque architecture, and is the most well-known Catholic cathedral in northeastern Europe.