Daugavpils prison (“White Swan”) is located in Latvia in the central part of the city of Daugavpils, in the Gayok district. It is …
Vienibas Square (or Unity Square) is located in the center of the second largest and most important city of Latvia – Daugavpils. N …
Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia with a rich history and a special atmosphere of southern Latvia. Located along the Daugava River, the city combines traces of different eras: from defensive structures and merchant quarters to Soviet architecture and modern cultural initiatives. Here you can feel the comfort of a provincial city and the liveliness of cultural life at the same time.
Man-made sights of Daugavpils amaze with diversity: the famous Daugavpils prison "White Swan" in the Gayok district, the central Vienibas Square with historical facades, the wooden Church of Alexander Nevsky and other religious buildings. To architectural points of interest are added museums, galleries, monuments and old bridges, as well as fortifications that form a unique urban landscape and tell about the multilayered history of the place.
Natural corners around the city harmoniously complement the urban appearance: the Daugava embankment invites you to leisurely walks by the water, city parks and green areas are ideal for recreation and picnics, and the nearest forests and banks of the river are suitable for cycling and trips to nature. At any time of the year, the natural places of Daugavpils reveal their colors - from spring greenery to a calm autumn palette.
On our site you can see all the listed attractions on an interactive map, read brief informative descriptions and see photos. Convenient interface allows you to build a route to the points of interest, combining cultural sites and natural locations, to see the most important in one day and make a personal visit plan.
You are free to explore the city on your own, strolling through the center and the promenade at your own pace, or book a tour with local guides. Excursions give an opportunity to hear live stories, learn little-known facts and see the hidden pearls of the city - guides will suggest the optimal routes and interesting points for photos.
Come to Daugavpils to discover its many layers, cozy corners and cultural treasures. Make routes, plan walks and go to meet new experiences – the city is ready to surprise and inspire new travel.
