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Abrenes iela 17, Viļaka, Viļakas nov., LV-4583
It was built in 1928. Near the church is located ancient burial place of Fenno-Ugrian peoples.
Slutiski, Naujene parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Phone: +371 65471321
Dviete, Dvietes pagasts, Ilūkstes nov.
Phone: +371 65422818
The memorial stone for selectionist Pauls Sukatnieks (1991.) It is thanks sign for life-work of P. Sukatnieks. He grew different sorts of grapes, which were suitable for Latian climate. It is placed near "Apsīšu" house, where lived and worked famous selectionist.
Eglaine, Eglaines pagasts, Ilūkstes nov.
Mob.phone: +371 20028330
In 1714. August 27. in district Laši (now district Eglaine) was born Gothards Fridrihs Stenders - the priest of German nationality, enlightener, the father of Latvian temporal literature, linguist, called also as Old Stenders. In 1989. here, in honour of his 275 anniversary, was opened the memorial stone and museum.
Partizānu un Brīvības ielas krustojums, Balvi, Balvu nov., LV-4501
The monument for killed soldiers of Latgale partisans regiment is called by people "Staņislavs". The first time was placed in 1938., demolished two times, and after long years in 1993. it was placed on the same place. The creators of the restored monument are I. Folkmanis and A. Jansons.
Rīgas Street (next to House No. 52), Krāslava, Krāslavas nov.
Mob.phone: +371 65623586
Opened on November 11, 2003. It is dedicated to the memory of all victims of Kraslava municipality during the terror of occupational regime. The sculptors are Indulis and Ivo Folkmaņi from Daugavpils. The monument is erected thanks to the initiative of Kraslava department of politically repressed and with the support of the Latvian fund.
Zilupe, Zilupes nov., LV 5751
Phone: +371 65707203. Mob.phone: +371 29593089
The mortuary was built in the old cemetary in the 19. century, with the interesting interior. It is on national protection. The excursions with the guide along Zilupe and its locality.
Siņicina iela 4, Rēzekne, LV - 4601
Phone: +371 64625471. Mob.phone: +371 26354441
Icons, bell-tower with the heaviest bell in Baltic (5 t). It was casted from the silver roubles of the old-believer donors from Latgale. There is the icon, made at the end of 16. century „Par Tevi priecājos" ("Glad for You"). Sunday School. Price
Panteliski, Bikernieki parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Mob.phone: +371 28292574
The chapel was built at the end of 19. century. It is built from sills, plated with horizontal planks. There is high bell-tower, which is covererd with four-sided roof. The windows are decorated with jamb, which is ornamented with woodcuts.
Skolas iela 19, Subate, Ilūkstes nov.
Phone: +371 65463357. Mob.phone: +371 28604244
The old-believers chapel of Subate was built at the end of 19. century.
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.
Atbrīvošanas aleja 98, Rēzekne, LV - 4601
Mob.phone: +371 25778825
The cultural monument of national value. There are seen a lot of icons and the collection of art objects. The oldest church building in the town Rēzekne was started in 1840. In the church is three-level iconostasis. Near the church is located the chapel of St. A. Ņevskis, built in 1867.
Vecslabada, Istras pagasts, Ludzas nov., LV 5748
Phone: 371 25916791
In 1908. built the church, monumental stone building in Russian style. It is the biggest Orthodox Church of countryside in Latvia.
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.
Baznīcas Street 2a, Krāslava, Krāslavas nov., LV-5601
Phone: +371 65623939, +371 65622201
The church is one of the most characteristic samples of Baroque style in Latgale. The first church was built in 1580-1590 by Miķelis de Brunavs, and it was wooden. The current stone church was constructed from 1755 to 1767, built according to the sketches of the Italian architect Antonio Parako. The altarpiece “St. Ludvik Leaves for Crusade” represents the artistic culmination of the interior. It is one of the most valuable art findings of the last years. The masterpiece gives a wonderful lighting effect. There are two portraits of the 2nd half of the 18th century made by the Italian painter Filipo Castaldi: one is the portrait of Count Konstantīns Ludvigs Plāters and the second - Countess Augusta Plāters (born as Oginska), who were the founders of the church. The church features a Baroque pulpit, seven confessionals (middle of the 18th century and later), paintings in the side altars, among the most notable the following must be mentioned – St. Jāzeps, St. Antonijs, St. Vincents, St. Juris, St. Stanislavs and others.
Talking about Krāslava Catholic Church and its significance for the region, one should pay attention to the martyr St. Donat’s relics that attract numerous Pilgrims making Krāslava town the second most significant pilgrimage place in Latgale after Aglona Catholic basilica. In 1790 thanks to the meditation of Pope Pia VI the holiday of St. Donat with the remission of people’s sins was proclaimed that it is celebrated on the first Sunday after St.Peter’s Day. Under the auspices of the church, there has been the first higher education institution in Latvia - Krāslava theological seminary.
In 2015 in the church were finished ambitious restoration works. The restoration of impressive painting – altar fresco titled “St. Ludwig Leaves for Crusade” took 12 years, the author of the work was Filippo Castaldi, painting is dated to 18th century 60-ties.
Ozolmuiža, Ozolmuižas pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, Rēzeknes nov., LV - 4633
Phone: +371 64640224 (pašvaldība)
In 1820. built stone church. The cultural monument of national value. Price
Stoļerova, Stoļerovas pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, Rēzeknes nov., LV - 4642
Mob.phone: +371 27128997
The building of the church was finished in 1999.
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.
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.
"Pastari", Stabulnieku pagasts, Riebiņu nov., LV 5320
Mob.phone: 371 29464960, 26465998
It is unique, because it is the only one reconstructed mill of Dutch style with the turned mechanism of screen in Latvia.