The Daugavpils Fortress Visitors Centre is located in the historic Water Lifting House, whose foundations were laid in 1865. In the past, this building supplied water to the entire fortress and powered the fountain on the fortress boulevard. According to the records of the Russian State Archive of War and History, by 1889 the fortress already had a functioning water supply system. Water from three wells on the bank of the Daugava River was pumped into a 3,000‑bucket reservoir inside the building using a steam engine — a massive riveted metal water tank. It has been preserved in excellent condition and today serves as a symbolic reminder of the building’s historical significance.
The restoration of the building took place from 2009 to 2011 as part of the project “Model Restoration and Management of the Water Tower Building in the Daugavpils Fortress”, co‑financed by the European Economic Area and the Norwegian government’s bilateral financial instrument. The restored building was officially opened on 29 April 2011.
Services:
- Informative materials
- Guided tours around the fortress
- Visiting the water lifting building
- The exposition dedicated to the fortress
Price list for a tour in Daugavpils Fortress – 1h
ADULTS:
For a group of up to 10 people: 36.00 EUR
For a group of over 10 people: 3.60 EUR*
PUPILS, STUDENTS, PENSIONERS, PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, LARGE FAMILIES:
For a group of up to 10 people: 18.00 EUR
For a group of over 10 people: 1.80 EUR*
*From a person
Opening hours*:
Monday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00
* Working hours before and during public holidays can change.
