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Located near the Belarussian border, the architecture and culture of Daugavpils reflect both Latvian and Soviet influences.

Daugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". It is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, and has a favorable geographical position as it borders Belarus and Lithuania. Daugavpils is a major railway junction and industrial center. The city is surrounded by many lakes and nature parks. It is also known for its overwhelmingly Russian-speaking population. Its main attractions are the eponymous castle, St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Regional Studies and Art Museum, Garden of Sculptures, ‪and more.

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Daugavpils, Latvia

Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

Located near the Belarussian border, the architecture and culture of Daugavpils reflect both Latvian and Soviet influences.
St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Cathedral of St Vladimir on Lenina Prospekt, Kronstadt, Kotlin Island by Fotorus

Completed in 1905, this stunning Orthodox cathedral is unique in its spaciousness, architecture, rich decorations, and paintings.
Regional Studies and Art Museum, Daugavpils

Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

Home to a collection of over 85,000 items, this museum exhibits items of regional archaeology, ethnography, art, and natural history.
Garden of Sculptures, Daugavpils

Lāpu skrējiena "Apkārt Latvijai" posms Dagda-Daugavpils by Latvijas armija

Wander through this relaxing garden, home to a collection of unique sculptures by Latvian artists.
Daugavpils Fortress

Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

Situated on 150ha of land, this 19C fortress is a must-see for its exceptional preservation, and for the Mark Rothko Art Center.
Historic Center, Daugavpils

Daugava Riga v BFC Daugavpils (Virsliga) by Groundhopping Merseburg

Enjoy several historic landmarks, scattered among comfortable and friendly cafes.
Latvian House, Daugavpils

Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

This museum boasts excellent exhibits of everyday items from the 19C-20C, including a restored apartment from that period.
St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Chapel, Daugavpils

Small orthodox church in Daugavpils, Latvia, by Beth

A memorial to the 100-year-old cathedral that once stood here, this 21C chapel was designed in a Russian Byzantine style.

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Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

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Daugavpils Fortress

Daugava Riga v BFC Daugavpils (Virsliga) by Groundhopping Merseburg

Historic Center, Daugavpils

Daugavpils fortress by Groundhopping Merseburg

Latvian House, Daugavpils

Small orthodox church in Daugavpils, Latvia, by Beth

St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Chapel, Daugavpils

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