The first Catholic Church was built in Viski thanks to Mols family in 1621. Mausoleum of the Mols is located in the village of Viski near lake Dotka at the place of the old (1715) wooden church.
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Patmali Cemetery
13 graves of the Plater-Ziberg family have survived in the old Patmali cemetery in Liksna municipality.
The Grave of Oskar Svenson, the Teacher of Janis Rainis, at Egyptian Lutheran Cemetery
Oskar Svenson (1822-1884) was a priest in Egyptian (Vilkumiesta) Lutheran parish church; he was the first teacher of Janis Pliekshan (Rainis).
Creative Crafts House
Creative Crafts House is a creative space for both ceramic enthusiasts and industry professionals. Every week, this space becomes a hub for creativity, where children and adults learn clay modelling and wheel throwing, led by master craftswoman and artist Lilija Zeiļa.
Daugavpils Water-supply Museum
The museum exposition includes historical documents and photos of Daugavpils water-supply system.
Markova Mound and Cognitive Trail
In the surroundings of Markova Mound, there is a 1.6 km long Markova cognitive trail, where such objects as Markova Mound, Markova Cemetery, Putānu Streem, Putānu Streem Boulder are located.
National Culture Centre “Forštates kultūrtelpa”
The National Culture Centre “Forštates kultūrtelpa” is a multifunctional space where various cultural events and activities are organised. The centre hosts exhibitions, musical evenings, and other events that allow visitors to explore different cultures and spend their time meaningfully.
The exhibition of “Terra Mariana” album’s facsimile
The exhibition takes place in the lobby on the 2nd floor of Daugavpils University (DU) building, Vienibas iela 13. The album itself is a property of Vatican Library, it was presented to the Pope Leo XIII in 1888 by the inhabitants of the Baltic region as a gift on the 50th anniversary of the Pope’s ordination.
Latgalian Culinary Heritage Centre “Šmakovka”
The largest Latgalian Culinary Heritage Centre “Shmakovka” in Latvia. The centre invites to listen to a cognitive story about the oldest Latgalian alcoholic beverage – shmakovka that is the culinary heritage of the region.
Dinaburg Castle Trail
Appoximately 1 km long trail, that goes to ruins of the Dinaburg Castle and castle model. Trail offers a great opportunity to experience the knights’ environment – bridges, springs, steep slopes, narrow paths, a true medieval spirit and magnificent nature.
Daugavpils Innovation Centre
Daugavpils Innovation Centre – a new learning environment for everyone, where you can experiment, research, create innovative solutions, develop entrepreneurial abilities, and connect learning content with real life and the digital environment.
Ruins of the Dinaburg Castle and Castle Model
In 1275, instead of the Naujene mound, the castle of Dinaburg was built by the Livonian Orden Master Ernest von Racenburg. Nowadays only ruins of the castle remained, but there is a stone model of this castle on the mound. Nearby is located Dinaburg Nature Trail and recreation area “Knights glade”.