A cognitive route that includes the Dviete floodplain and the nature park “Pilskalnes Siguldiņa”, flora, fauna, geological and cultural values, historical stories of Bebrene and Eglaine, the romance of the small town of Ilukste. The route passes several guest houses, hotels, manors (Bebrene, Dviete), several private collections and museums. The total length of the route is ~ 53 km.

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The marked cross-border route that crosses the territory of Latvia and Lithuania.

During the First World War, the front line of “Life and Death” was located on the territory of Latvia and Lithuania for several years. A complex system of fortifications with ditches, trenches and bunkers was built on both sides of it. Thousands of soldiers fought and died in fierce battles here, as evidenced by the countless burials of fallen soldiers.

The First World War has left long-lasting scars not only in people’s destinies and hearts, but also in our land. Until our days, in the forests of Medumi parish in Augsdaugava district, countless bunkers, cannon and ammunition storages, trenches and graves of soldiers who fought on both sides of the front have been preserved until our days.

During the route, it is possible to see several better-preserved bunkers, as well as the expositions of the First World War in Medumi and Turmantas (Lithuania), dedicated to the First World War. The exposition in Turmantas is already open and invites visitors to view interesting artifacts, exhibits and testimonies of the First World War. The exhibition in Medumi is being created and will be opened in February 2023.

Important! Since it is the cross-border route and crosses the territory of both Latvia and Lithuania, we remind you that each person must have an identity document, passport or ID card.

The creation of the cycling route was realized within the framework of the project LLI-501 of the cross-border program of Latvia and Lithuania “Pirmā pasaules kara mantojuma tūrisma maršruta un ekspozīcijas izveide ar mērķi piesaistīt apmeklētājus pierobežas zonā”.

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1. Shmakovka Museum in Daugavpils
The largest museum dedicated to the Shmakovka drink in Latvia that offers a modern and attractive story about Latgale’s strong drink. The Shmakovka Museum is located in the historic building, named Unity House, in the heart of the city. It is possible to explore the process of making shmakovka in an interactive way and to see authentic and impressive production equipment. In addition, it is possible to become aware of the most important stages in Latgale’s history, along with the story of the creation of the drink. The exhibition also plays an educational role in informing about the consequences of alcohol consumption.
Visitors have access to free audio guides in 6 languages ​​- Latvian, Latgalian, Russian, English, Lithuanian and German. Moreover, it is possible to book guided tours in Latvian, Russian and English. Visitors are invited to buy various souvenirs, as well as to taste and buy shmakovka at the shop of the local farmer “Sēlija” in the museum. There is a special price for individual visitors (2.15 EUR) on the first Sunday of every month.
Address: 22a Rīgas Street (Rīgas iela 22a), Daugavpils
Contacts: +371 65422818; +371 26444810
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www.smakovka.lv

2. Shmakovka Lab in Silene
Laboratory of Shmakovka in “Silene Resort&Spa” is a stylish and modern place with a classic and long-standing tradition of making a man-made regional drink. The local producer has developed several types of the drink, which are produced according to the individual recipe. Here you can get acquainted with the drink production process and the history of its preparation. It is also possible to order shmakovka degustation with a funny Latgalian consecration ritual, as well as to buy the drink. Here you can enjoy new tastes, experience unusual experiments and have fun.
Address: Skrudalienas Parish, Daugavpils District
Contacts: +371 62004100, +371 22013509
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www.silene.lv

3. Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre in Krāslava
The association “Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre” was established in December 2013 in order to develop the Latgale culinary heritage network that currently unites more than 30 Latgale entrepreneurs and organisations. The association itself has found its home in Castle Complex of Counts Plāters. Here you can buy products made in Krāslava – honey, tea, linseed oil, hemp oil, home-baked bread, cottage cheese and others. It is possible to taste Latgalian dishes by prior agreement.
Address: 2 Pils Street (Pils iela 2), Krāslava
Contacts: +371 26395176; +371 29857557
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www.kulinaraismantojums.lv

4. Bread Museum in Aglona
The Bread Museum in Aglona is the only bread museum in Latvia that introduces visitors to the grain growing and bread making. The hostess Vija Kudiņa dressed in Latgalian folk costume welcomes every visitor of the museum. Vija has collected dozens of proverbs, beliefs, fairy tales, customs about growing cereals, baking and eating traditions. Guests can enjoy home-baked bread, try their hands at cutting the mill and holding a full-grain yard. Visitors can look at several hundreds of exhibits related to grain processing and bread baking. It is possible to order traditional Latgalian lunch, as well as to celebrate weddings here.
Address: 7 Daugavpils Street (Daugavpils iela 7), Aglona
Contacts: +37129287044
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5. Kandzas Museum – private collection in Kaunata
An exciting private collection about the beginnings and development of homemade strong drink in different countries has been created in the old pub building of Kaunata. There are lots of interesting exhibits and historical materials. The owner of the museum, Dace Zagorska, has many plans to continue collecting historical evidence of the traditions of making homemade potions. The museum has a large collection of glasses and every visitor can supplement it by an unusual glass sample. It is possible to taste shmakovka drink here.
Address: 45 Rēzeknes Street (Rēzeknes iela 45), Kaunata, Rēzekne District
Contacts: +37120203962
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6. Bykov Shmakouka Museum in Gaigalava
Shmakouka (šmakouka – local designation) Museum was opened in 2015 with the aim of preserving and promoting the shmakovka drink as a Latgale culinary heritage tradition. Here you can see various distillation devices collected in the local and more distant area, listen to the story of the owner Gunārs Igauņis about the process of making shmakovka, as well as taste different types of shmakovka. It is also possible to see the collection of musical instruments of Gunars Igaunis and get to know the musical traditions of Latgale.
Address: 2a Meža Street (Meža iela 2a), Gaigalava, Rēzekne District
Contacts: +371 28728790
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7. “Latgolys Šmakovka” in Malnava
The largest shmakovka distillery in Latvia. Here you can get real emotions, entertainment and a sense of community. All these emotions are provided by the attractive owner of distillery Jānis Krivtežs. Visitors can visit “Latgolys šmakovkys dadzynuotova” (brewery) and taste the drink during the tour, accompanied by a guide. In addition, it is possible to learn the secrets of Malnava Manor Park and take a look at World War II bunkers. There is an interactive program for guests of the wedding ceremony and an opportunity to make a gift for the young couple. It is possible to book a musical performance, theatre play and other entertainment.
Address: 11 Kļavu Street (Kļavu iela 11), Malnava
Contacts: +37128321856
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www.latgalessmakovka.lv

The route was created in the framework of the project “Gastronomiskais tūrisma maršruts “Latgales šmakovkas ceļš”” that was approved by the Latgale Culture Programme 2020 project competition with the financial support of Latgale Region Development Agency, State Culture Capital Fund, “Latvian State Forests”.

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Augsdaugava district cycling route No. 786 “Sventes ezera loks” leads along Svente lake – one of the deepest and clearest lakes in Latvia. Svente lake with its surrounding territory forms the nature park “Svente”, which, in its turn, belongs to the protected landscape area “Augšzeme”. Along the route, you can enjoy the picturesque landscape and see the renovated Svente manor, which currently has a hotel and a restaurant, the Museum of Military Vehicles, the Jaunsvente manor park, stop and walk along the Svente lake promenade and the forest trail “Egļukalns”,  which delights everyone with ravines, moss-covered boulders, mighty oaks and trenches of World War I. After a successful trip, it is possible to enjoy the culinary heritage of Latgale in the adjacent cafe – bakery “Rudzupuķes”, while the nearby guest houses “Sventes rasa”, “Saules nams”, “Ezermala”, “Pakrasti”, “Pumpuri” offer not only accommodation, but also a wide range of recreational opportunities (bath, boat, bicycle and catamaran rental, fishing, etc.).

The total length of the route is about 27 km. There are gravel and dirt roads everywhere. Attention should be paid to the fact that the quality of gravel roads can change depending on weather conditions and road maintenance intensity. There are many accommodation opportunities along the route and nearby it.

Naturally, visually and informatively the route is very diverse. It is possible to get to know the Latvian and Russian cultural and historical heritage, the most popular tourist objects and the daily life of the local inhabitants.

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The route No. 787 “Silenes dabas parks” is a research cycling route that includes flora, fauna, geological and cultural values ​​of Silene Nature Park. This route leads across several guest houses, hotels, estates (Ilga and Sengeida), a research station, several private collections and one of the largest wooden churches in Latvia. One of the main values ​​of the route is Silene Nature Park, which includes several nature reserves, beautiful views of the lake, a variety of forest animals and a high probability to meet\ them during the trip.

The total length of the route is about 25 km. It has the asphalt road in the Silene village and the highway P68 with a length of about 3 km, as well as the asphalt road to Silene Resort & SPA, which is 5 km long, but the rest of the route has forest and gravel roads. A distance of 2 km along the highway P68 has medium traffic intensity, and the rest part of it has a fairly low intensity, mostly close to zero. Everyone should pay attention to the fact that the quality of gravel roads depends on weather conditions and road maintenance.

The cycling route is very diverse in terms of landscape, visibility and informational content. Passing this route, you can get acquainted with the values ​​of Silene Nature Park, cultural and historical heritage, the most popular tourist attractions and the daily life of local inhabitants.

It is planned that this route will be marked with road signs, which will be located at crossroads and turns. Throughout the cycling route there will be billboards and maps with routes.

Important information! The route passes through the border zone. Everyone needs a special residence permit card and an identity document being in this zone. Information: +371 67913300 and www.rs.gov.lv.

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The cycle route Nr. 35 is a travel itinerary that includes a visit to major architecture monuments of Daugavpils and Krāslava cities such as churches, castles and a fortress, as well as the landscape of one of the most astonishing bends of the Daugava River. All these can be admired when you ride a bicycle along both banks of Daugava River where Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” is established. This park is included into the Latvian National UNESCO World Heritage List.

During the journey you will be able to visit two hundred years old Daugavpils Fortress, the ruins of the Dinaburg Castle, a unique nature site – “Gate of River Daugava”, which is located between the scarps of banks in Slutišķi and in Ververi (by the way, there are some resting places), the Slutišķi Village and Old Believers Rural Courtyard, Castle complex of Counts Platers, plenty of museums, as well three sightseeing towers (in Vasargelišķi and Lazdukalni). There are a lot of guest houses and camping sites available in Daugavpils and Krāslava cities, as well as the surrounding area. Also, you can savour horse ridings, boat trips and raft rides on the both river’s banks. The full length of the route is 122.8 km.

The cycle route goes through asphalt road surface (3km) in Daugavpils city, as well as pavements and streets with the low traffic (12km). In Krāslava city, the cycle route goes along asphalt road for 3km. The roads outside the cities are – asphalt roads with the average transport intensity (approx. 25km), rural roads without surface and paths (approx. 20km), gravel roads with the low traffic. Quality of gravel roads depends on weather and intensity of traffic, so be attentive.

Scenic, visual and informative route is very various. While travelling around this route, you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with Latvian, Russian and Polish cultural and historical heritage, with the most popular sightseeing places and with the daily life of the local community. The route gets across the landscape area of Augšdaugava, which is a specially protected area. There are lots of inquiry paths and parks next to the cycle route.
This route is marked with the special road signs, which are set at the crossroads and on turnings. Informative stands and maps are also included into the route.

Information about sightseeing places in Krāslava District can be found at the website of thee Krāslava District Tourism Information Centre.

Additional information:
Kaplava Orthodox Church
Holiday Complex “Upes dižvietas” 
Cottage “Skerškāni” 
Adamova Nature Path
Adamovas Castle Mound, Kraslava Chair 
Castle Complex of Counts Platers 
Karnicky Monument 

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This cycling route leads 17,8 km around the Lukna Lake, that is the most scenic place in Viski parish. There are numerous of interesting objects — Ostrova bird watching tower, Old Believer’s Chapel and Orthodox Church of the St. Peter and St. Paul in Danisevska, Mola Manor buildings and park, Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist and Sport and recreation complex in Viski. There are several guesthouses with accommodation and catering services, as well as rest areas on the way.

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This cycling route leads 56,5 km across the Daugavpils neighbourhood Griva with its traditional building and the Daugavpils District nature parks of Medumi and Svente, that is a part of the Protected Landscape Area „Augšzeme“. There are several churches on the way and places where the famous Latvian poet Rainis has spent his childhood — Randene and The House of Rainis in Berkenele. Catering and accomodation is available in Svente Manor. Nearby a collection of military equipment and Sudmali Hillfort is located. The route leads also across the places that has been preserved since the First World War — entrenchment, bunkers, weapon storages, soldiers’ cemetery.

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 Route. The route is suited to active boaters who love long boat trips and enjoy discovering interesting nature, cultural and historical monuments. Because of high waves during windy time, the route is not suitable for boaters with little or no experience. The route will not fit to lazy ones as it requires strength and strenuous physical efforts.

As the bends of the river Daugava rather frequently change the flow direction, you must be ready to face counter wind (north, south and west winds). In such situations it is recommended to sail leeside, closer to the shore from which the wind blows. Before or after the trip tourists are welcome to visit tourism sights in Daugavpils or elsewhere along the banks of the river invisible from the boat.

Route course: Slutišķi – Daugavpils – Līksna – Nīcgale. The route described above is located in Daugavpils district.

Type of boat. A canoe or kayak boat is recommended, which is faster and easier to manoeuvre in case of windbreaks. Inflatable boat or raft also can be used however it may be difficult to manoeuvre even in insignificant crosswind. The route can be completed also with a bigger row boat.

Recommended time. The best time for completing the boat route is June to August. However, if the weather is appropriate, trip can be completed also earlier or later, e.g., in autumn when leaves change colour.

Length: ~ 74 km. The route can be extended till Līvāni (+ ~ 30 km) or Jēkabpils (+ ~ 57 km). The route also can be started already from Krāslava (+ 30 km) or near Koškovci (+ 63 km) village situated near the border between Latvia and Belarus.

Time. For canoe or kayak type boats the route takes 3-4 days.

Length of the first part of the route “Slutišķi – Daugavpils” – 38 km. Length of the second part of the route “Daugavpils – Nīcgale” – 36 km.

Time spent for the trip depends on various factors – boat type, number of boaters per boat, their physical fitness, direction and strength of wind, water level, stream speed, purpose of the trip (recreation, sporting activities, fishing etc.) and time spent on tourist attractions.

Degree of difficulty. The route can be defined as a moderate difficulty route, if it is completed in 3 days and in case of favourable weather conditions (with no wind or counter wind up to 3 m/s). However, having hardly manageable boat and unfavourable weather conditions (strong counter wind) make the route hard to complete.

Start point: Slutišķi, between Putāni brook and Slutišķi village on the right bank of the river – a place with a pontoon for boarding and docking.

End point: Boat deck in Nīcgale, 0,1 km from catholic church in Nīcgale. Steep shore must be taken into account as boats will have to be carried up the hill. On top of the shore there is a drivable road.

Logistics and public transportation. Although bus services are available near the start and end points, it is more convenient to use local boat rental facilities (boat transfer, passenger transportation to personal vehicles, accommodation) or use private means of transport.

Recreation places for nautical tourists. Between Slutišķi and Daugavpils there are several well-equipped (in Slutišķi and Vasargelišķi, near Dinaburg castle mound) and some not fully equipped boat docks. Between Daugavpils and Nīcgale, however, there is only one well-equipped dock on the left bank of the river near Svente and Pilskalne parish boarders just in front of Ilūkste town. Sandblasts on the banks of the river or islands can be used for short time rest. Availability of sandblasts and islands is highly dependent on the level of water in the river, therefore summer and time with no significant rainfall is more appropriate for boating.

Information. All valuable items including maps, information materials and navigation equipment must be packed in waterproof covers before the trip. Tourism information materials and maps are available at Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre.

Distance from Rīga:

– Slutišķi – 248 km

– Nīcgale – 194 km

Please, pay attention to safe boating tips!

• Check the current day weather forecast before starting the trip. Don’t start the trip unless favourable weather conditions are expected as the weather is highly dependent on wind direction and strength on Daugava river.
• If the wind speed exceeds 4 to 5 m/s, river waves may be dangerous to canoe type boats as boats may be overturned.
• There is a strong stream in the river Daugava especially in spring and after heavy rain. Do not overestimate your skills!
• Make sure you always wear a life vest, even if the boat is close to the bank of the river. Daugava has very unequal bed level especially between Slutišķi and Daugavpils, where shallow places are often changed by deep places and little river rapids.
• Beware of underwater objects such as stones, tree branches, fishing nets etc.
• Respect fishermen! Try not to scare fish.
• Evaluate whether this route is suitable for travelling with young children.
• Do not cross the river Daugava unless conditions are suitable for that.

Take care of your and your peers ‘health and safety! Everyone is responsible for their own their peers ‘safety. Emergency phone number: 112.

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1. Buildings of Mols manor and park
Viski, Viski parish, Augsdaugava region
The building was established in the late 19th century. The castle was built for the birth of Polish landlords – Mols. It was the castle with two towers. The castle was destroyed during the World War I. The barn, the shed and the 2-storeyed living building as well as the open-planed park, where you can observe 75 species of trees and shrubs, have survived till nowadays.

2. Mausoleum of the landowners Mols
Viski, Viski parish, Augsdaugava region
It is located in the village of Viski near the lake Dotka at the place of the old wooden church (1715). The church cemetery is situated beside it. Ancestral roots of the Mols (von der Mohl) originated in Prussia in the 15th century. The descendants came to Latvia in the 17th century. The first Catholic church was built in Viski in 1621 on means of Andrew and Elizabeth Mols, the next – in 1715, and the new church was erected in the period from 1908 to 1925. The birth of Mols is known not only in Latvia, but also in Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Great Britain and Argentina. The manor of Viski (Francis Mols) and the manor of Kalnavishi (Vladislav Mols) were mentioned in the list of the estates in 1772.

3. Settlement of Vecpils and the ruins of the Dinaburg castle
Vecpils, Nauene parish, Augsdaugava region. Tel. +371 65471321 (Naujene Local History museum), naujenesmuzejs@inbox.lv www.naujenesmuzejs.lv
The settlement is located on the bank of the river Daugava. The first settlers came in the 8-13th centuries. This place is considered to be the founder of Daugavpils. You can see the ruins of the foundation of Dinaburg castle, built in 1275, and a miniature model of the castle (1997) at the place of the settlement. “Glade of Knights” is a place for rest near the settlement.

4. Tabore manor
Tabore, Tabore parish, Augsdaugava region
The manor was built in 1875 and belonged to the birth of barons Engelhardt. Now it is a school.

5. Lielborne manor
Lielborne, Saliene parish, Augsdaugava region
Lielborne Manor is the only manor complex in the territory of the Nature Park „Daugavas loki“. You are welcome to enjoy the beauty of history and nature, settling down in tent places in the Lielborne manor’s yard.

6. Castle in Chervonka
Chervonka, Vecsaliene parish, Augsdaugava region. Tel. +371 65475870, parvalde@vecsaliena.lv
The castle in Chervonka was built in 1870 in the neo-gothic style and was located in a bend of the park, which was created in the 19th century. This picturesque building with a dynamic and complex composition of the volume is a real fairy-tale castle. The building is covered with a steep span roof. The risalits, the mezzanines and the tower increase its plastic. The details are worked out with special carefulness. They are diverse and successfully complete the expressiveness of the space. For example, the window openings are lancet, segment, rectangle and round. Their decoration and arrangement on the façade also vary. The estate belonged to the barons von Hahn. The open-planed park of 3 ha with 14 species of exotic trees is located near the castle and the building of the estate.

7. Didrihstein manor house
Laucese, Laucesa parish, Augsdaugava region
It is a former elementary school of Laucesa. The castle and the manor house have remained till today. The manor house was built of red brick with a tower in the neogothic style. There is a yard with a small building of red brick in front of the house. Victoria Plater-Zyberk was the owner of the estate in the early 20th century.

8. Rainis house in Berkenele
Berkenele, Kalkuni parish, Augsdaugava region. Tel. + 371 29272200, berkenele@inbox.lv
Farm in Berkenele, former possession of the barons Felkerzam, it is known due to the parents of Janis Pliekshan (Rainis), Krishjan and Darta Pliekshan, who rented it from 1872 to 1881. Rainis spent his childhood here and the impressions about it are reflected in his poetry, in “sketch notebook of Dagda”. Rainis museum has been opened in the farm in Berkenele since 1965. The manor house was built in the middle of the19th century. The house of Janis Rainis offers: a tour of an exposition “Rainis and Berkenele”, a tour of an exhibition of regional applied art, exhibitions of professional art, thematic excursions for groups of different age. There is a place for tents. Rent of fireplace hall, bed places.

9. Place of Liksna manor
Liksna, Liksna parish, Augsdaugava region
The original name of the estate: Lichten. Liksna manor was built in the style of Baroque by the voivode count J. Plater-Zyberk in 1770, but it was rebuilt in the Gothic style in the middle of the 19th century. The main building burned down in 1861 and was restored according to the project of Daugavpils architect A. Neimann in the period from 1878 till 1880. The main building was located on a steep slope of the right bank of the river Daugava, at the foot of which flows the river Liksna, which flows into the river Daugava after half of a kilometer. The estate has been partially preserved, but the main building was completely destroyed during World War I. You can see only partially preserved fragments of the ruins now.

10. Building of estate in Vabole
Vabole, Vabole parish, Augsdaugava region
Count Boleslaw Plater-Zyberk began the building of the manor in the early 19th century. A barn, the manager’s house and the stables have remained till nowadays. The shed is interesting for its massive forms, the door wings that are typical for Latgalian pediments. The manager’s house is a modest wooden building, located at the same level as the barn. In 1947 there was a school in the stables. But in 1999 the building was reconstructed. The new garret, made of a red brick, clearly stands out against a background of windows.

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Have a look into the working process of the modern farm and agricultural product processing, visit Rainis House in Berkenele where the poet’s personality and worldview began to form and the first verses were born. Find out about farming in the Berkenele apple garden in Rainis childhood times and nowadays.
The route includes:

• a visit of the Sēlija Orchard where its owner Alberts Mendriķis will introduce the farm, tell a “life story” of an apple tree, show the apple orchard, warehouses and refineries; you are welcome to taste apple wine (apple juice for children);
• a visit of the Rainis House in Berkenele, getting to know the house and the garden of poet’s childhood;
• a rich choice of apple treats.

Additional information and order:

Daugavpils district municipal agency “TAKA”

+371 65476748; +371 29431360

taka@dnd.lv

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Get to know local craftsmen and rural producers’ work, visit lots of farmsteads and Skrinda Family Museum of Vabole. Try your hand in ancient crafts: weaving, woodcarving and smithcraft. Dare to shoot a bow and arbalest, treat yourself with local delicacies during the excursion route and taste a traditional meal of Vabole.
The route includes:

• a visit of Skrinda Family Museum (the museum is dedicated to the Latvian first “Atmoda” (Awakening) figures – Skrinda brothers); treating with herbal tea and rural bread at the host’s table;
• learning weaving skills with Dace Teivāne;
• a visit of Varis Vilcāns workshop: viewing the woodcarving process, participating in smithery product making, shooting a bow and arbalest;
• participation in Vabole traditional meal – “komas” cooking on the open fire and having an outdoor meal!

On pre-order is possible to buy smoked meat; on every route’s stage is possible to buy local craftsmen and rural producers’ products.

Additional information and order:

Augsdaugava district municipal institution “TAKA”
+371 65476748; +371 29431360
turisms@augsdaugavasnovads.lv

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In the forest, on the right bank of Daugava – River of Destiny Slutiski Village is situated. Latgalian Old Believers used to settle in Slutiski from the beginning of the 18th century, hiding behind the Markova Hillfort “back”. Visit the village, breathe fresh air and admire the landscapes of the Daugava River, find out more about Old Believers lifestyle and habits, as well as taste a meal in Old Believers’ style.
The route includes:

• a visit of the open-air exposition “Old Believers Rural Court”, getting acquainted with the culture and household of Old Believers, viewing the exposition of horse harnesses with a guide;
•  a lunch in Old Believers’ style and getting to know why were these meals preferable among locals.

We recommend add the visit of Naujene Local History Museum, Vasargeliski Sightseeing Tower or Dinaburg Castle Ruins to the route.

Additional information and order:

Augsdaugava district municipal institution “TAKA”

+371 65476748; +371 29431360

turisms@augsdaugavasnovads.lv

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The origin of Earls Plater family dates back to medieval times in Germany, Westphalia, when in 1210 for the first time was mentioned the name of Westphalia knight Humbert von Plater. The ancestors of Plater family arrived to the Baltic with crusaders. After settlement in Latgale they assimilated and adopted Polish culture developing family ties with Zyberk family. Earls Plater-Zyberk became one of the most notable and powerful families in Latgale. Their property was situated not only in Latgale, Vidzeme and Kurzeme, but also in Poland and Lithuania. Earls Plater-Zyberk financed the building of several manor houses, castles, churches, parks that have been preserved up to nowadays on the territory of Daugavpils and Ilukste regions. This contribution of Earls Plater-Zyberk is an integral part of culture historical heritage, as well as significant sightseeing objects that give unforgettable impression during a trip.

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This route gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the city and nature park “Daugavas loki” (Daugava Valley) where located Vecpils Castle mound and the Dinaburga Castle ruins. You can see the ruins of the foundation of Dinaburg castle, built in 1275 and a model of castle.

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