St.Boris and Gleb Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1904-1905 and was consecrated on 12 June 1905. t.Boris and Gleb Cathedral in the sense of the use of numerous decorative elements is recognized as the most gorgeous orthodox cathedral of this region. Its building is justly considered as one of the most spacious, richly decorated and arranged orthodox cathedrals not only in Latgale, but also in whole Latvia.
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Old Believers’ Church of Resurrection, Birth of Mother of God and St. Nicholas in Jaunbuve
Daugavpils first Old Believers’ church is one of the biggest in the whole Latvia. The church was consecrated in 1928 in honor of the birth of Mother of God and St. Nicholas.
Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral
Martin Luther Cathedral designed by V. Neimanis was built in 1893. The church was made in Neogothic style. It has an asymmetrical planning and one tower. The building was constructed of red bricks.
“Dvinskas sēta” Cafe
Cozy interior and home kitchen. Business lunch deals, banquettes.
Daugavpils Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daugavpils Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1905. The church facade with two towers together with the ordently towers is made in the Neobaroque forms, and the Historicist interiors are augmented by a copy of Bartolome Estebam Murillo’s “Immaculate Conception”.
Well-equipped recreation place and beach on the Lake Medumi
On the shore of the lake in Medumi village is located a well-equipped recreation place and a beach. Medumi Park is located near.
Lake Medumi
A picturesque lake, that is included in the Protected Landscape Area “Augšzeme” and in Nature Park “Medumu ezeraine”. Fishing in Medumi Lake requires a license.
Church Hill
Every traveller who wants to be acquainted with Daugavpils should definitely visit the Church Hill that has gathered the churches of four different confessions – Martin Luther Cathedral, Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, SS Boris and Gleb Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Church of the Community of Old Believers.
“Čili Pizza” pizzeria
The menu includes about 50 different types of pizzas for all tastes, as well as hot dishes, desserts and various snacks.
Forstate Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
The church in the urban landscape is distinguished by its pointed tower made in the Gothic style and by light finishing of the facade. In addition, this project combines classical and modern, as the temple of God is located near the cultural and historic wooden building which is typical for Daugavpils.
The Grave of Latvian Poet Rainis Father Krishjanis Pliekshan
The father of the poet Rainis Krishjanis Pliekshan leased several manor in the nowadays Daugavpils region territory – in Birkineli, Randene and in Vasiljovo. He died in 1891 and was buried in Daugavpils Lutheran cemetery.
The Grave of Education Officer Valerija Seile (1891-1970)
Valerija Seile (1891-1970) was an educator, publicist, bibliographer. She was the first Constituent Assembly Member, the director of Daugavpils Teacher Institute.