Zasa Park

Tel.: 371 5231761, 6337227
Fax.: +371 5233082

Info Telefon: +371 5233082

18th century park, located near the Zasa river mill pond cascade as landscape park. A careful observer will notice the Werewolf Tree, the Devil’s Stone, the holy spring and romantic bridges. The secrets will be revealed only by a knowing local guide.
The park is located on both sides of Zasa river at the mill pond cascade. Height above the sea level in the territory of the park fluctuates between 109 and to 119.6 metres. Arranging of the park started together with construction of the palace of Heinrich von Zass (the place Zasulauks in Riga has also been named after him). Thee composition has the trends of 18th century romantic landscape park. The park reminds the Gatcina park in miniature.
Later Zasa was owned by baron, Carskoje Selo administrator Greig, English by ntionality and maintained his manor as one of the richest and most spectacular in the region.
The church located on the hill near the park, built in 1750 and has been included in the list of Latvia`s artefacts protected by the state.
 

Preili Museum of History and Applied Arts

Info Telefon: 5322731
Besucher-Email: muzejs@axel.lv

Tues-Fri 11-18 h
Sat 10-16 h

"The Preili Museum of History and Applied Arts is located in the gatekeeper's house of Preili Manor that dates from the 18th-19th centuries. There are over 15 000 objects in the collection including various documents, photographs and valuable books and collections of archaeology and ceramics. Creations of the artists of the Preili area and Latgale region can also be found in the museum. The oldest articles in the textile collection date back to the second half of the 19th century. There is also a collection of ethnographic articles accessible to the public outdoors. Visitors can also take a tour around the romantic Preili park and visit P. Cernavskis' pottery. The museum was founded in 1985. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)
 

Rainis Museum ‘‘Jasmuiza’‘

Tel.: +371 5354677

Info Telefon: +371 9487589
Besucher-Email: solemia@inbox.lv

15.5.-1.11.: Tues-Sun 10-17 h

‘‘Jasmuiza’‘ is set in a picturesque place on the banks of the River Jasa in Latgale, which favoured the creative work of the national poet Rainis. It is the land of his youth, where he spent his school holidays more than a hundred years ago. The exhibition reflects the friendly atmosphere in the poet's family. Rainis also contributed to the collection of folklore of the Latgale region. A vast exhibition of Latgale ceramics, which includes works of masters, is offered to visitors. The museum was opened in 1966. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Daugavpils University Museum

Tel.: 5426311
Fax.: 5422890

Info Telefon: 5422180
Besucher-Email: muzejs@dau.lv

1.7.-31.8.: Mo-Fr 9-16 h

“The Daugavpils University Museum focuses on the development of education in Daugavpils and Latgale in the 20th century. It has a library and a memorial section about Valerija Seile (1891-1970), the director of Daugavpils State Teachers' Institute from 1923-1940. The museum was opened in 1993.“ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Daugavpils Museum of Regional Studies and Arts

Fax.: 5422709

Info Telefon: 5424155

Mon-Sat 10-18 h

“The Daugavpils Museum of Regional Studies and Arts was founded in 1938.
A considerable amount of the collection was lost during World War II. In August 1944 the museum was reborn, and since 1959 the museum has been situated in a separate building on Riga Street. In 1991 a gradual redevelopment of the exhibition began. The new part of the exhibition shows local history and nature from ancient times up to 1922. There are about 79 000 items in the museum collection including large collections of ceramics, ethnography, coins, documents, photographies, postcards and prints.“ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Lake Razna Nature Park

Fax.: +371 5422809

Info Telefon: +371 5425297
http://razna.dau.lv www.rezekne.lv...

"Latvia’s largest lake by volume. Its twisting, sometimes steep banks and 10 islets create a picturesque setting. The water is clear, supporting a rich population of insects, fish and other creatures. Several ancient Latgalian settlements are located in the park’s territory, including Makonkalns, which features in many legends. “ (Latvian Tourist Board)

 

Naujene Folk Museum

Fax.: 5475598

Info Telefon: 5475598
Besucher-Email: muzejs@apollo.lv

Mo-Fr 8-17 h

“The Folk Museum "Naujene" reflects the national heritage of Naujene parish through the display of antiquities from the Dinaburga castle, churches, ancient graves, models of castle mounds and others. In the ethnographic section of the exhibition one can see a farmer's living room and craftsman's tools. There is also a natural history diorama "Underwater World", and an exhibition "The Curves of the River Daugava". In the open air ethnographic section in Slutiski village one can visit the potters workshop, have a ride with a horse and cart and learn about the special significance of the Russian stove in the everyday life on the farm. The museum was opened in 1996.“ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Skrindas Brothers Museum

Tel.: 5494481, 5494472

Info Telefon: 5494460

Mon-Fri 9-16 h

“Vabole is the place where Count Boleslav Zieberg-Plater built his estate at the beginning of the 19th century. The Brothers Skrindas Museum was opened in one of the buildings on the estate in 1996.The museum is devoted to the first public figures of national Enlightenment brothers Benedikts (1869-1947), Kazimirs (1875-1919) and Antons (1881-1918). The museum contains books, an array of magazines, newspapers and photographs illustrating the early 20th century. The museum displays temporary exhibitions and a permanent exhibition exploring the life and work of the Skrinda family. The museum uses old furniture and various domestic objects to narrate the history of the Liksna and Vabole civil parishes. Tours of the museum and the grounds are available as well as recreational activities on the bank of Lake Baltezers.“ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Kraslava History and Art Museum

Info Telefon: 5623586
Besucher-Email: kraslavas_muzejs@inbox.lv

Please, call for opening hours.

"In 1977 the Kraslava branch of the Daugavpils Local History and Art Museum was opened, which formed the basis of the independent Kraslava History and Art Museum, founded in 1983. The museum is located in one of the buildings of Kraslava Castle, built in the 18th century. About 15 000 items are stored in the museum store, including samovars, irons, kerosene lamps, ethnographic articles and works of art. These and other items are displayed in regular changing exhibitions in the museum's exhibition hall. The museum also organizes exhibitions of the creations of Latgallian artists. The museum library keeps records of outstanding local people. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)