
A nationally significant archaeological monument and one of the highest and largest hillforts in Latgale. The hillfort rises to 143 metres above sea level and is located on the right …

It is a castle mound dating back to the 10th century. The overgrown with trees Divkšu castle mound is called the Golden Hill by the locals. It used to have …

This is an ancient hill fort which was one of the biggest in Latgale with a forepart of the castle and ancient town in Šepulinki demi-island. First people could live …

Crucifixes are an integral part of the cultural landscape of Latgale and represent a distinctive form of folk art. The tradition of erecting crucifixes in Latgale began in the 18th …

Pasiene is a small village, but in Latgale it is well known for its baroque-style roman catholic church dating from 1761. They’re also used to be a Dominican abbey in …

Ludza Roman Virgin Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church In order to strengthen Catholicism Polish built the first catholic church in the castle-front of the Livonian fortress in 1687. Later the church …

Karnicki, who were Earls of Eversmuiža, Polish landlords, built a chapel in 1738. It is a wooden building having a cone-type roof with a cross, particular windows with shutters, which …

The statue of St. Mary – Mary’s Land Queen – made by Leon Tomašickis in 1934. It is standing on a hill with an inscription “Queen of earth and sea, …

The parish is one of the oldest in Latvia, but it is rather little today. The church was built in 1864, later an organ was installed, a bell tower was …

The church was built in 1923. Its wooden architecture and interior is very simple. The parish is little, but it follows all traditions and takes care the church. Ask for …

This excellent wooden architectural monument with 2 high towers was built with help of local inhabitants. One of the largest and the most beautiful wooden churches in Latgale. Excursions upon …

The church is built in 1908. It is a monumental stone building in Russian style with 6 towers. It is the largest country orthodox church in Latvia. In 1930s the …