{"id":284063,"date":"2026-02-27T15:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitdaugavpils.lv\/raina-centrs-turpina-darbu-latgales-centralas-bibliotekas-pasparne-un-piedava-jaunas-iespejas-apmekletajiem\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T12:38:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:38:41","slug":"raina-centrs-turpina-darbu-latgales-centralas-bibliotekas-pasparne-un-piedava-jaunas-iespejas-apmekletajiem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitdaugavpils.lv\/de\/raina-centrs-turpina-darbu-latgales-centralas-bibliotekas-pasparne-un-piedava-jaunas-iespejas-apmekletajiem\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u0421entre of the outstanding Latvian writer Rainis continues its work and offers new opportunities for visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rai\u0146a Centre operates under the Latgale Central Library and offers interactive guided tours and cultural activities. Visitors can explore the history, cultural heritage, and notable personalities of the left bank of the Daugava River in Daugavpils.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The centre\u2019s exhibition is dedicated to three notable personalities connected with this historical school: the Latvian poet, playwright, translator, theatre practitioner, journalist, and politician J\u0101nis Pliek\u0161\u0101ns \u2013 Rainis; the botanist, mathematician, and philosopher K\u0101rlis Reinholds Kupfers; and the graphic artist Rihards Zari\u0146\u0161, one of the creators of the Latvian national coat of arms and the author of designs for banknotes, securities, and coins. The centre offers guided tours and creative workshops for school groups, families, and adult visitors.<\/p>\n

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Permanent Exhibition<\/strong>
\nRai\u0146a Centre is located in the building of the former Gr\u012bva German School and Rainis Secondary School No. 6. Many outstanding personalities studied here, and their achievements in various fields have made a significant contribution to the development of Latvian culture and science.<\/p>\n

Guided Tour \u201cDifferent Times \u2013 Different School\u201d<\/strong>
\nDuring the tour, participants learn how schools developed in the Daugavpils area, what characterised German schools in the 19th century, and which subjects Rainis studied. Visitors can explore the most interesting historical events and secrets of the school building and its surroundings, and take part in practical activities by tackling tasks from old school subjects such as calligraphy, poetry writing, rhetoric, or natural sciences.<\/p>\n

The tour is available in Latvian, Russian, and English.
\nGroup size: 6\u201330 participants (larger groups are divided into two).
\nMaterials are included in the ticket price.
\nDuration: 1 hour.<\/p>\n