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Visit Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory

Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory is the only one available for tourists ammunition plant in the Baltic States, where is the oldest shot tower in Europe, that still works. Examination of historical devices of the lead casting, with which molten lead gets the ideal bullet shape, falling from a height of 40 meters.

Travel information for how to get to Daugavpils

By car

  • Riga – Daugavpils. By A6 road. Travel time – 3-3.5 hours
  • Rezekne – Daugavpils. By A13, E262 roads. Travel time – 1.5 hours
  • Kraslava – Daugavpils. By A6 road. Travel time – 45 minutes
  • Zarasi – Daugavpils. By A6, E262 roads. Travel time – 30 minutes

By train

Daugavpils Fortress - the symbol of Daugavpils

Daugavpils fortress is an outstanding fortification that occupies more than 150 ha. The only early 19th century fortress in Eastern Europe that has remained virtually unchanged.

Daugavpils Regional Tourist Information Centre

Daugavpils Regional Tourist Information Centre

22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils
Phone: +371 65422818
E-mail: info@visitdaugavpils.lv
GPS: 55.8708171, 26.5173634
Web: www.visitdaugavpils.lv