Daugavpils prison

Daugavpils prison (“White Swan”) is located in Latvia in the central part of the city of Daugavpils, in the Gayok district. It is an architectural monument of local importance.

The prison was built in 1863. Initially, the facade of the building was red, and it was called the “Red House”. Now the prison is white, fenced with high walls with towers on every corner. There is a swan-shaped weather vane on the building. Hence the present name.

The White Swan is the only prison in Latvia where there are no sentries on the towers. Surveillance is carried out using electronic equipment, as well as armed guards.

In 2008, the prison was merged with the Griva prison, which is also located in Daugavpils. The association was called Daugavgrivas.