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Rezekne is a city in the Latgalia region of eastern Latvia in Rezekne River valley, also known by the nickname The Heart of Latgalia. Built on seven hills, it is located at the intersection of the Moscow – Riga and Warsaw – Saint Petersburg Railways, and is the 7th largest city in Latvia. A Latgalian hill fort is known to have existed at Rezekne from the 9th to the 13th centuries, until its destruction at the hands of German crusaders of the Livonian Order. In 1285, the knights built a stone fortress on the site, which is today known as Rezekne castle ruins. Other attractions include Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the great historic center.

Featuring 13C castle ruins, Rezekne is also home to lovely museums, stunning churches, a synagogue, and inviting lakes.

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Rezekne, Latvia

Latgales iela (1) by Hans Birger Nilsen

Rezekne is a city in the Latgalia region of eastern Latvia in Rezekne River valley, also known by the nickname The Heart of Latgalia. Built on seven hills, it is located at the intersection of the Moscow – Riga and Warsaw – Saint Petersburg Railways, and is the 7th largest city in Latvia. A Latgalian hill fort is known to have existed at Rezekne from the 9th to the 13th centuries, until its destruction at the hands of German crusaders of the Livonian Order. In 1285, the knights built a stone fortress on the site, which is today known as Rezekne castle ruins. Other attractions include Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and the great historic center.
Castle Ruins, Rezekne

Rezeknės pilies griuvesiai by Marijus Medišauskas
Historic Center, Rezekne

V.Dombrovskis apmeklē Latgales vēstniecību GORS by Valsts kanceleja/ State Chancellery
Kovsu Lake, Rezekne

IMG_20130812_172250 by Karlong Chan
Latgale Culture and History Museum, Rezekne

Brīvdabas muzejs by Kārlis Dambrāns
Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Rezekne

Cathedral Church of St Michael & St George, Aldershot by Fotorus
Green Synagogue, Rezekne

Wimpel (Torah Binder) [67.1.21.79_02] by The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

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Latgales iela (1) by Hans Birger Nilsen

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Rezeknės pilies griuvesiai by Marijus Medišauskas

Castle Ruins, Rezekne

V.Dombrovskis apmeklē Latgales vēstniecību GORS by Valsts kanceleja/ State Chancellery

Historic Center, Rezekne

IMG_20130812_172250 by Karlong Chan

Kovsu Lake, Rezekne

Brīvdabas muzejs by Kārlis Dambrāns

Latgale Culture and History Museum, Rezekne

Cathedral Church of St Michael & St George, Aldershot by Fotorus

Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Rezekne

Wimpel (Torah Binder) [67.1.21.79_02] by The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Green Synagogue, Rezekne

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