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The Great Boulder of Nicgale

It is the largest field boulder in Latvia and natural site of the state significance. It is deeply in the forest, about 6 km to the East from Nycgalė railway station. The boulder measurements are as follows: length – 10.5 m, width –10.4 m, size – 31.1 m, overground area – 170 sq. m. in 1938 the Nycgalė forest ranger ordered to grind 3 steps in the boulder. Trippers’ heels clip-clop into them up till now. In the 18 and 19 cent. a table and chairs were put onto the flat surface of the boulder. In those times hunters used to gather here, dances were organized, and “Lyguo” (Midsummer Day) - the longest year day celebration was celebrated in this place.
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Address:
Nicgale parish, Daugavpils region, Daugavpils nov.
Phones:
Phone: +371 65476748
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Coordinates:
56°9'4.1" N, 26°27'37.2" E

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District:
Daugavpils region
Working season:
All year
Parking lot:
Yes
Toilet:
DC

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Description:
It is the biggest boulder in Latvia. Its size is 10.5 x 10.4 m and volume - 174 c. m.

2007 Latgale Region Development Agency