On the bank of lake Viski, there is a recreation place “Viskezers” that offers recreational facilities. . Licensed fishing in Lake Viski is organized by Višķi Parish Council.
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The memorial plaque of Andrejs Shvirksts
Andrejs Shvirksts (1897 – 1955) was Local government officer (since 1928 till 1934 – the Chairman of the Daugavpils district, since 1934 till 1938 – the senior of the Daugavpils district, sine 1938 till 1940 – mayor of Daugavpils), Public figure (since 1938 till 1940 – Chairman of the Association of Latvians of Daugavpils).
Family House of the Actor Solomon Mikhoels
There is house number 4 on Mihoelsa Street at Daugavpils, where the great actor Solomon Mikhoels was born in 1890. This outstanding person is rightly considered the legend of the 20th century theatre.
The bust of poet Rainis
Daugavpils is the poet Rainis’ first childhood city. On the front square of Daugavpils University there is the poet’s bust sculpture made by sculptor Indulis Folkmanis (1966).
Boat station and pier “Višķi uz viļņa”
Boat station and pier „Višķi uz viļņa” is located near the Višķi Technical School on the shore of lake Lukna. The are available boats, water bikes, catamarans and aquaskipper for rent.
Bust of Latvian Poet Andrejs Pumpurs
The poet A. Pumpurs (1841-1902) created epos “Lacplesis” (1888) about the legendary national hero Lacplesis (13th century), the fighter against foreign conquerors that is based on folk tales. The street and the square in the center of Daugavpils, where the bust of the poet is located, have the name of the poet.
Environment object “Tribute to Rothko”
On 25 September 2016, which was the 113th Mark Rothko’ birthday, near to Mark Rothko Art Centre was opened an environment object “Tribute to Rothko” made by the French artist Patrick Peltier.
Lukna Lake
Lukna lake is a favorite place for fishing, bird watching and active recreation. There is a well-equipped recreation place and a boat station and pier “Višķi uz viļņa” on the beach near the Viski Technical School, while at the beach of Ostrava, there is both a bird observation tower and a recreation place in. Licensed fishing in Lake Lukna is organized by Višķi Parish Council.
The open-air art work “GHOST OF THE FORTRESS”
The open-air art work “GHOST OF THE FORTRESS” was created in 2017 during the Second International Sculpture Symposium. The main inspiration for the work came from the Daugavpils fortress. For Daugavpils fortress it is ghost of a war horse, because as a war horse, fortifying structures like the one in Daugavpils was once a crucial military instrument that became obsolete as the progress rolled on.
Ensemble of Administrative Buildings and the Building of the City Classical School
Ensemble of Administrative Buildings and the Building of the City Classical School in Daugavpils designed by A. Y. Shtaubert, a famous Russian architect, the buildings were constructed at the beginning of the 1840s in the classical style.
Ververi Scarp
It is at least 36 m high cliff from Quaternary rock, the slope of which reaches 38 degrees. Beautiful view of peculiar narrowing of the ancient valley of Daugava -“Daugava gates” can be seen from the scarp.
National Culture Centre “Poļu nams” (Polish House)
The Polish House in Daugavpils is an important centre for preserving and promoting the Polish language, culture, history, and national heritage. It regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and other cultural events that bring together different generations and strengthen the connection with Polish traditions.