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Daugavpils, Daugavpils
Phone: +371 65422818. Mob.phone: +371 26444810
Rušona, Rušonas pagasts, Riebiņu novads, Riebiņu nov., LV 5329
Phone: 371 65322041. Mob.phone: +371 22124212
The first known catholic church of Rušona was wooden building, is thought, that it was built in 16. century. It was damaged during the Swedish - Polish War. The new wooden church was built by Jesuits in 1677., but in 1766. on the place of this church was built new, already the third wooden church. In 1816. was built nowadays stone church for money of Iveta Selecka. Under the church are located the cellars, which says, that there were buried the monks. After the version of the oldest parishioners : in 2016. the church of Rušona will celebrate its 200 anniversary. Already now are found historical evidences in the sacristy of the church, for example, chasubles of the previous priests.
Raiņa 2a, Ilūkste, Ilūkstes novads, Ilūkstes nov., LV-5447
Phone: +371 65462450
The Orthodox Church of the birth of Our Lady (1880) had also a cloister and 7 forms school. Also this church had a lot of damages during the war and Soviet power, which closed the church. The restoration works of the church started in 2001. For not big red-bricks church is characteristic outer wall-painting.
Siverina, Rušonas pagasts, Riebiņu nov., LV 5329
The offering-stone on the Upursala (Offering island) - the old cult place of Latgallians, which is placed on the Upursala (Offering island) in Rušonu lake. In the centre part of Upursala is gaunt hill, where on the highest place of it is placed the stone, which also now is called as Upurakmens (Offering-stone) by people. The legends say, that some day on this stone was inscribed letters and lambs was taken here for sacrifice. There can't be seen the letters on the stone nowadays. The offering-stone is 1.2 m high, its perimeter on the ground is 5.5 m.
Brodaiža, Pildas pagasts, Ludzas nov., LV 5708
Phone: +371 26171746
Pasienes dominicans built the first chapel in 17. century. Our days church was built in 1813. for Brodaižas stewards K. Kilborta money. It is church building with very thick stone - walls. The church is copulative building with not big turret and two altars. It is at national defense.
Dricāni, Dricānu pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, Rēzeknes nov., LV - 4615
Mob.phone: +371 29214848
Nowadays church was built in 1859. The Holy Ghost altar and wooden statuettes of Saints are decorated with woodcarvings.
Pušmucova, Pušmucovas pagasts, Ciblas nov., LV 5742
Mob.phone: +371 29390771
Typical example of stone church. It was built of grey stones in 1852. by project of architect Paracco.
Cietokšņa iela 38, Daugavpils, LV-5400
Mob.phone: +371 29548760
Nowadays synagogue of Daugavpils city - Kadiša prayer house, was buit in 1850.
Cibla, Ciblas novads, LV 5709
The trail curls along the picturesque Ilžas (Ludzas) river banks, along the old Eversmuižas park, along the Catholic Church and estate buildings till Felicianovas estate and mill.
Jezufova, Naujene parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov., LV-5462
Mob.phone: +371 26790362, +371 29325738
Jezufovas (Jezupovas) St. Peter and Pavil Roman Catholic Church was started in 1934. and finished in 1961. After the church's building it was taken away and given to organize a club. In 1989. the church was given back to parish.
Rīgas Street 135, Krāslava, Krāslavas nov., LV-5601
Mob.phone: +371 22323536
Russian Old-Believers have been living on the territory of Latgale for more than three hundred years. According to the information received, one of the Old-Believers’ church was on the Daugava’s bank in Rātuža Street. The Parish was officially registered in 1850. A local merchant gave up his outbuildings to rebuild and make an Old-Believers church approximately in 1859. It was sanctified to the honour under the shelter of God-Mother. The Church caught fire on December 7, 2002, it damaged the building and some valuable icons. The construction of a new Old- Believers church was begun on the place of the burnt down old chapel. The sanctification of the building was on October 26, 2008.
Pasiene, Pasienes pagasts, Zilupes nov., LV 5732
Phone: +371 65707203. Mob.phone: +371 29593089
One of the most beautiful Catholic Churches in Latgale. It was built in 1761. It has peculiar baroque style with prominent architectural and art values.
Ņukši, Ņukšu pagasts, Ludzas nov., LV 5730
Phone: 371 657 29492; 371 657 29443 (pagasta padome)
Distinguished wooden architectural monument. One of the most beautiful wooden churches in Latgale.
Saliena parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Phone: +371 65475248
The bridge over small river Poguļanka (Saliena) was built at the end of 19. century. It was built of hewed boulders. The height of arch is 5.2 m , the length is 5.5, the width is 4.6 m. The bridge is local architectural and engineering monument. It is one of the few bridges of this type, which is stayed in good condition in Daugavpils region.
Priedaine, Dārza Street 30, Krāslava, Krāslavas nov.
Mob.phone: +371 29498216
This is the newest church in the county. In 2007 it was consecrated in the honour of European guardians St. Brigita and St. Katrina. Mother's of God grotto and the statue are placed in the garden of Priedaine Church.
For visiting church please book in advance!
Brigene, Demene parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Phone: +371 65476748
Zemgales 1, Ilūkste, Ilūkstes novads, Ilūkstes nov., LV-5447
Phone: +371 65462580
The Roman Catholic Church in Ilūkste was built in 1816. for Katrin Zīberga money and it was given to members of Uniat(e) Church. In 1861. the church turned to Orthodox, but started from 1920. it is again in catholic parish use.
Vabole parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Phone: +371 65471009. Mob.phone: +371 28213377
For Vaboles district is characteristic that here was and also now is the biggest number of crucifixes in Latvia. After 20. century 40.years a lot of them were destroyed. From the 44 crucifixes are stayed only 29. In the 80. - 90. the people of village started the restoration of crucifixes. In 1998. Skrindu museum restored 2 crucifixes for the resources of Ministry of Culture. Thanks to fund of Cultural Capital the work on the restoration of crucifixes continues.
Atbrīvošanas aleja 87/ 89, Rēzekne, LV - 4601
Phone: +371 64623500
The building of the church was finished in 1936. The church was dedicated to the Virgin of Pain (the central altar). There are icons from the beginning of the 20. century. In the churchgarden is the statue of the Virgin Fatima. The souvenirs can be bought during the church services or public holidays.
Baznīcas iela 3, Balvi, Balvu nov., LV-4501
Phone: +371 26388774
It was built in 1797. Church renovation was made in 2004.