One of the oldest wooden churches in Latgale had been situated on the lakeside of Aulejas lake. It had been built in 1530. The old church had been destroyed during the war. The current stone church was built in baroque style in 1709. Old wooden statues are placed in the niches of the church in the facade at the entrance. In the church there are a lot of old things that are art objects of national significance. The organ is in order.
For visiting church please book in advance!
For visiting church please book in advance!
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Address:
Auleja parish, Krāslava Municipality, Krāslavas nov., LV-5681
Phones:
Mob.phone: +371 26629078, +371 29378955
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Coordinates:
56°3'21.1" N, 27°16'55.3" E
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District:
Kraslava
Working days a week:
Monday - Sunday
Working season:
All year
Parking lot:
Yes
Toilet:
DC
Measures:
Yes
Excursion:
Yes
Feeding:
No
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Description:
Aulejas Church is one of the oldest wooden churches in Latgale. It is built in 1530. The old church was very ruined during the war, therefore Jesuits built new wooden Church in 1626., which burnt in 1685. Our days church was built in 1709.
Price:
donations
Included in the price:
visitation