1. DAUGAVPILS – DIVERSE TOURISM DESTINATION 2017
Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency
DAUGAVPILS – DIVERSE TOURISM DESTINATION

2. Content
Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Daugavpils Fortress Culture and Information Centre Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre Daugavpils Bat Centre The exposition of historic costumes «The chest of memories» Shmakovka Museum Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory Latgale Zoo Science and Curiosity Centre «ZINOO Daugavpils» «Jews of Daugavpils and Latgale» Museum and Synagogue Daugavpils Regional Studies and Art Museum and Daugavpils Clay Art Centre The Exposition of Medical History Latvian House The Centre of the Russian Culture (Russian House) Polish Culture Center Belorussian Culture Centre Daugavpils Theatre Active tourism Daugavpils Olympic Center Daugavpils Ice Hall and Sports Hostel Accommodation

3. Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency
Tour guide services;
Excursions in Smakovka Museum;
Tours around Daugavpils by tram (maximum 24 people);
Souvenirs;
Special offers for business partners.
Contact information:
Ilona Maksimcika, Manager of Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency, phone: , ,
Address: 22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils.

4. Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre (TIC)
TIC is attended by more than visitors a year.
There is available tourism information about Daugavpils, Daugavpils District, Latgale and other Latvian regions, as well as Lithuania and Estonia.
TIC offers guided tours around the city and Daugavpils Fortress.
TIC offers a wide choice of souvenirs, unique Latgale craftsmen and artists’ ceramic artefacts.
Contact information:
Ilona Maksimcika, Manager of Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency;
Phone: ;
Mobile: ;
Web:
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Youtube: Daugavpils Travel
Draugiem.lv:
Address: 22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils.

5. Guided tours
"Daugavpils through the tram window" Sightseeing tour Incredible opportunity to go on a tour on a retro tram and to see the architecture, cultural and historical buildings, the Church Hill and other interesting places through the tram window. Price: tour in Latvian or Russian language EUR; in another language EUR. Tour around the city, accompanied by a guide - 1 hour 30 min / 2 hours 30 min Opportunity to get acquainted with the historical centre of Daugavpils, the Church Hill and Daugavpils Fortress - a unique cultural and historical monument of national importance. Prices are based on the number of people in the group. Contact information: Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre, phone: ; ; web:

6. Church Hill
A Church Hill is unique place where the churches of four confessions are located nearby - Martin Luther Cathedral (1893), Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1905), St. Boriss & Gleb Russian Orthodox Cathedral (1905) and the Old Believers’ Church of Resurrection, Birth of Mother of God and St. Nicholas built from 1908 to Opportunity to see the Martin Luther Cathedral as well as other churches during a city tour accompanied by a guide. Contact information: Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre, phone: ; ; web:

7. Daugavpils Fortress Culture and Information Centre
Located in the former water-lifting house. The Centre aims to popularise Daugavpils Fortress, contributes to the understanding and preservation of the culture and historic heritage, provides free information about the history, the present and the future perpectives of the Daugavpils Fortress.
The Centre organises public events such as Museum Night, the Festival of the Military Re-enactment Clubs etc.
Contact information:
Maris Grunskis, Customer Service Specialist, phone: , , e- mail:
Adress: 5 Nikolaja Street, Daugavpils.

8. Daugavpils Fortress Culture and Information Centre
Offers:
The exhibition devoted to the history of the Daugavpils Fortress free of charge, leaflets and information about the development plans;
Guided tours of different duration (45 min, 1h30min, 2h), thematic tours in the Fortress. Prices depend on duration:
Wide range of souvenirs.

9. Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center is the multifunctional institution of contemporary art located in the Daugavpils Fortress. It is the only place in Eastern Europe where it is possible to see original artworks of world famous artist Mark Rothko, a founder of the Abstract Expressionism. Contact information: Darja Smirnova, Commercial Service Specialist, phone: , Address: 3 Mihaila Street, Daugavpils Fortress, Daugavpils.

10. Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center
The Multifunctional Art Centre offers a chance to observe the permanent exposition “Mark Rothko. Life and Art” and the exhibition of original works created by Mark Rothko, temporary exhibitions of artworks by Latvian, European and world-known artists in the area of more than 2500m2.
The Rothko Center is used also for organisation of international symposiums of artists, workshops and master classes, meetings with artists and exhibition curators, concerts and other events. The Center also offers accommodation services, as well as premises for seminars and conferences, as well as a chamber hall.
Prices:

11. Daugavpils Bat Centre Bilde
The Centre aims at popularisation of the nature values of the Daugavpils Fortress, education of the society and development of an understanding of significance of the nature conservation.
Offer:
Day and night tours in Daugavpils Fortress about nature and bats;
Exhibition devoted to the nature of Daugavpils Fortress in Nicholas gates;
Public activities during events in Daugavpils Fortress (Museum Night, the Festival of Military re-enactment clubs etc.)
Prices:
Contact information:
Viktors Gallers, Project Coordinator, phone: ; .:
Māris Grunskis, Scientific Coordinator, phone: ;
Adress: 3A Nikolaja Street, Daugavpils (Nicholas Gate of the Daugavpils Fortress).
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12. The exposition of historic costumes «The chest of memories»
Exposition offers the dressed and accessories of the early 19th century. Visitors of the exhibition can feel the atmosphere of the time of Napoleon. Working hours: from the 1st of May till 1st of November from 11am till 5pm (by previous appointment). Entrance: for adults 1.50 EUR, for students and seniors 1.00 EUR, for children under 5 years free entrance, for children from 5 years old EUR. Contact information: Irena Voitane, Manager of exhibition, phone: Address: 5a Nikolaja Street, Nicholas Gate, Daugavpils Fortress, Daugavpils.

13. Shmakovka Museum
The largest and most contemporary Shmakovka Museum in Latvia. The museum offers modern and attractive story about the oldest Latgalian alcoholic beverage – shmakovka, which is an integral part of the culinary heritage. It is possible to learnt he process of shmakovka production with the help of the latest technologies. Souvenirs and degustations.
Opening hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 11am – 7pm;
Sunday: 11am – 5pm;
Monday – Tuesday: closed.
Entry costs:
The price for a group (from 9 people) with guide service:
For adults EUR/person.
For students, seniors, persons with special needs EUR/person.
The use of the audio guide – free of charge.
Contact information:
Ilona Maksimcika, Manager of Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency, phone: , ,
web:
Address: 22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils.

14. Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory
The only ammunition production factory open for tourists in the Baltics, founded in The Factory’s shot casting tower is the oldest and still working tower in Europe.
Offers:
Guided tours in the historical part of Daugavpils Shot Factory (in Latvian, English, Russian);
Shooting range services;
Guided tours around Daugavpils Fortress and the city center.
Contact information:
Aigars Staks, Member of the Board, phone: , web:
Address: 28 Varsavas Street, Daugavpils.

15. Latgale Zoo
Exposition of exotic animals in artificial jungles: crocodiles, monkeys, snakes, turtles, scorpions, fishes etc.
Visiting and excursions:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 10am – 18pm.
Price:
Adults 0,60 EUR,
School age children 0,30 EUR,
Before school and teachers – free;
Excursion 5 EUR.
Contact information:
Aivars Rimicans, guide, phone: , e- mail: web:
Address: 27 Vienibas Street, Daugavpils.

16. Science and Curiosity Centre «ZINOO Daugavpils»
Science center offers interactive exhibitions based on the physics principles, thematic lessons that reveal the physics, chemistry and natural science laws. Contact information: Viktorija Kozlovska, head of Centre, phone: , Adress: 30 Vienibas Street, Daugavpils.

17. Science and Curiosity Centre «ZINOO Daugavpils»
Interactive exhibition;
Excursions for groups, families and individual visitors;
Educational workshops;
Experimental shows;
Exciting camps;
Scientific parties;
Services available inside the center and outdoors.
More information:

18. «Jews of Daugavpils and Latgale» Museum and Synagogue
Daugavpils synagogue Kadish was built in Museum’s exposition tells about Jewish life and living traditions in Latgale and Daugavpils since The exposition represents the change in the number of Jews, sibling’s stories in photos, household and religious items as well as a variety of publications: magazines, calendars and books about Jews life in Daugavpils and Latgale.
Guide services, individual and group visits during which there is opportunity to get acquainted with Synagogue and exposition of the museum and learn an amazing local Jewish family stories, historical aspects of Jewish life, prayer traditions, the importance of the altar, etc.
Working time: visit by prior appointment.
Entrance: for donations.
Contact information:
Josif Rocko, Manager of the Museum, phone: ,
Address: 38 Cietoksna Street, Daugavpils.

19. Daugavpils Regional Studies and Art Museum and Daugavpils Clay Art Centre
The oldest and largest museum in Latgale founded in It is situated in one of the most beautiful buildings of the town – art nouveau building that was built at the end of the 19th century and that is cultural and architectural monument of State significance. 15 halls contain exposition of local history and culture, exposition of local nature, art and other thematic exhibitions. Structural units of the museum are the Daugavpils Clay Art Centre, the Folk Applied Art Studio «Latgale», the National Studio of Decorative Applied Art "Klūga“. Contact information: Natalja Ivanova, Senior Specialist of the Public Relations Department, phone: , , Address: 8 Rigas Street (Museum), 8 18.Novembra Street (Clay Art Centre), 2 Patversmes Street (Studio«Klūga»).
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20. Daugavpils Regional Studies and Art Museum and Daugavpils Clay Art Centre
Excursions at the exposition of history and culture, at the exposition of local nature and art exhibitions (at the permanent exposition audio guide in Latvian, Russian and English is available);
City tour (including by tram);
Educational and interactive programmes for children and adults at the Museum and the Clay Art Centre;
Thematic lectures at the Museum and outside it;
Special programme for the newly married at the Museum and the Clay Art Centre (including marriage registration in the yard of the museum);
Excursions at the Clay Art Centre;
Demonstrations of pottery and master classes at the Clay Art Centre;
Willow weaving workshops at the National Studio of Decorative Applied Art "Klūga“;
Renting premises for different activities and exhibitions.
Link to the home page to see the price list

21. The Exposition of Medical History
The exposition of Medical History is located in Daugavpils Medical College. This is the only one exposition in Latgale that reflects the theme of the history of medicine. The first part of the exposition is devoted to the 70th anniversary of the college. The second part of the exposition consists of the medical equipment of the 70-80s of the 20th century, work accessories and tools of various medical specialists, specialized equipment and nursing uniforms, the hospital bed of the 70s for adults and children, the incubator for premature children, authentic bedding and clothes for babies. There is a doctor's office in the exposition. This room is dedicated to the Joseph Markevich who was the well- known surgeon in Daugavpils. Working hours: by previous appointment. Entrance: free of charge. Contact information: Livija Jankovska, a Head of the Daugavpils Medicine College, phone: , , Address: 26A Varsavas Street, Daugavpils.

22. Latvian House
Visitors can explore the handicrafts, rustic tools, household items of Daugavpils district of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can also walk inside an apartment of the middle class family of the 20th century. Opening hours: Wednesday: 10am- 6pm, Friday: 10am – 5pm. Contact information: Genovefa Barkovska, Head of the Latvian Society, phone: Adress: 22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils (the entrance from the Saules Street).

23. The Centre of the Russian Culture (Russian House)
Information about Russian religious and national traditions, Russian folklore trades and history of national costumes, as well as the Russian community history and culture in Latvia is available at the Centre of the Russian Culture.
Exhibitions in Russian House:
Old Belief in Latvia;
Orthodoxy in Latvia;
Pyotr Hudobcenok paintings;
Gzhel front room;
Hohloma chamber.
Working hours: Monday – Friday: 10am - 5pm, Saturday – Sunday – closed.
Entrance: Children– 0.28 EUR, adults – 0.85 EUR.
Contact information:
Geroida Bogdanova, Head of the Russian society, phone: , web: dom.lv/
Address: 14 Varsavas Street, Daugavpils.

24. Polish Culture Centre
Polish Culture Centre was established in Daugavpils by initiative of Polish citizens with support of the Daugavpils municipality in The Centre aims to promote Polish language, culture, history and Polish national heritage.
Visitors of the Centre can see various exhibitions, music and theater performances, international folklore festivals and evenings of religious songs.
Entrance fee: children, students, seniors, people with disabilities - 0,28 EUR; other categories – 0,71 EUR.
Contacts:
Zhanna Stankevich, Head of the Polish society, phone: ,
Address: 30 Varsavas Street, Daugavpils.

25. The Centre of Belorussian Culture
The Centre of Belorussian Culture is the only of such kind in Latvia. It supports the creative music and dance collectives, organises exhibitons and offers the "Belarusian House" guided tour for students. Working hours: Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm, Saturday: 11am – 3pm, Sunday: closed. Contact information: Zanna Romanovska, Head of Belorussian society, phone: , Address: 92 Smilsu Street (Daugavpils Culture Palace, 3rd floor, room 306), Daugavpils.

26. Daugavpils Theatre
Daugavpils Theatre is the only professional theatre in the Latgale region. It performs in three languages (Latvian, Russian and Latgalian). The repertoire of the theatre includes stage performances of various genres: tragicomedies, comedies, dance performances, operetta, performances for children etc. The offer of the Daugavpils Theatre: ype=1; Contact information: Dainis Melans, Marketing Service Manager, phone: , web: Adress: 22a Rigas Street, Daugavpils.

27. «Daugavpils Tarzāns» Adventure Park
Adventure Park is located at the beach of the Great Stropu Lake, which is awarded the Blue Flag. The Adventure Park is equipped with six obstacle tracks designed for both adults and children. Obstacle park is equipped with a new generation safety system of Swiss company Kanopeo. Prices: Contact information: Iveta Niedinga, phone: , Address: Dzintaru Street and Kokneses Street conjunction, Daugavpils.
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28. Water activities
"SUPup" rental of water equipment offers the rental of inflatable SUP boards for outdoor activities, and also organises SUP trekking and river rafting. Contact information: phone: , web:
Kayak rentals, as well as all the necessary equipment rental for outdoor activities on the water. Various routes of different difficulty levels are offered - from 4 hours to 3 days. Contact information: phone: ,
«Wake It» Wake Park for active recreation. Contact information: phone

29. Bike rental
Bicycle rental service in the city centre. The opportunity to ride and explore the city, taking a bike for a couple of hours, or go on a longer trip for the whole day.
Prices: 1 hour - 2,50 EUR, 1 day (8:00 – 21:00) - 8,00 EUR.
Contact information: phone: , web:
Address: Park Hotel Latgola, 46 Gimnazijas Street, Daugavpils
Additional locations of bike rental service near the «Ditton Nams» Shopping Centre (60 Cietoksna Street) and at the «Stropu Vilnis» beach (74 Dzintaru Street).

30. «Beibuki» Boat Rental Bilde
Wooden raft, canoe boat and kayak rental, river boat ride on motorised ship «Sola» (max. 25 people) and «Dina» (max. 13 people). Opportunity to rent a guest house for up to 40 people , different bath houses (sauna) , sport and entertainment events, pontoon moorings and footbridge production, underwater works. Contact information: Ilmars Lociks, SIA Beibuks director, phone: , Adress: 4 Vilusi Street, Vilusi, Daugavpils district.
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31. «Beibuki» boat rental
Wooden raft rent up to 170 people - price negotiable;
Canoe and kayak rent up to 60 people - 15 EUR per day;
Rides with a motorised raft – 3 EUR for kids, 5 EUR for adults;
Log guest house for up to 15 people EUR;
Accommodation for up to 40 people - 12 EUR per person;
Authentic Latvian bath house – 50 EUR for everyone;
Latvian bath house ritual – 70 EUR per person;
Transportable bath house and heated tub – 80 EUR per day;
Area for tents, fireplace, trampoline and a volleyball court;
Event and sport game organisation outdoors with accommodation and food included;
Transportation services;
Variety of water tourism routes across Daugavas loki;
Fishing.
More information: ; ;

32. Daugavpils Olympic Center
Multi-sports complex was commissioned on the November 1st, 2009;
The Centre was assigned a status of a national sports base on June 30th, 2011;
1st floor: multifunctional hall, wrestling hall, fencing hall, gymnastics hall, conference room, medicine center, cafeteria;
2nd floor: swimming pools, sauna, steam bath, 2 massage baths, salt room, gym, aerobics hall, snooker room.
Contact information:
Helena Skripnicenko, Manager (Multifunctional hall, conference room), phone: ,
Tatjana Ardaseva, Manager (Sports’ facilities, advertising), phone: ,
Address: 1 Stadiona Street, Daugavpils.

33. The offer of the Sports Complex
Sport: volleyball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, table tennis, floorball, fencing, wrestling, judo, wrestling, swimming, training, swimming, badminton, fitness, gymnastics.
The Center offeres such facilites as two swimming pools, sauna, massage baths, fitness and aerobics gyms, salt room and snooker room. Additional classes: sports dance.
Culture: concerts, exhibitions, theme parties.
Sports Medicine Centre: medical consultation, physiotherapy, massage, rehabilitation.
Seminars and Conferences.
Prices and aditional information:

34. Daugavpils Ice Hall and Sports Hostel
The construction of Daugavpils Ice hall began in May The Ice hall’s arena corresponds to European standards, so international competitions may be held here. There are seats in the Ice hall, as well as 750 standing places. Sports hostel offers a wide range of services. There are double and triple rooms available. Contact information: Leonora Kokina, Administrative Director, phone: , Tatjana Ardaseva, Manager (sports’ facilities and advertising), phone: , Address: 45a Stadiona street, Daugavpils.

35. Daugavpils Ice Hall and Sports Hostel
Sportsmen from Estonia, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania and other neighboring countries choose Daugavpils Ice Hall as one of the best places for training, competitions, games and social meetings. Training camps of foreign clubs have become the daily life of the Ice Hall.
The ice arena is also used for large concerts, festivals and sports events.
Sports Hostel offers a wide range of services. There are double and triple rooms available. On the territory of the hostel there is a gym, sauna, aerobics hall, dance hall, dining room. Rooms of the hostel are equipped with wireless internet.
Prices –

36. Accommodation in Daugavpils
Hotels
Homelike Hotel*** 66 Mihoelsa Street, phone: ,
Park Hotel Latgola***46 Gimnazijas Street, phone: ,
Biplan hotel*** Novembra Street, phone: ,
Biplan City*** 21 Viestura Street, phone:
Good Stay Dinaburg Hotel*** 39 Dobeles Street, phone: ,
Leo*** 58 Kraslavas Street, phone: ,
Sanmari 46 Stacijas Street, phone:
Olimpija 2u Valkas Street, phone: ,
Rebir 19 Vienibas Street, phone:

37. Guest houses
Villa Ksenija 17 Varsavas Street, phone: б
Mark Rothko Art Centre residences 3 Mihaila Street, phone: б ,
Biplan Guest House Aleksandria 65/67 Stacijas Street, phone:
Duets 1 2 Precu Street, phone: б
Biplan Guest House Arsenāls 72a Liepajas Street, phone:
Teika-D 4 Varsavas Street, phone: ,
Plūmju 14 Plumju Street, phone:
Anton 7b Vecpils Street, phone: ,
Stropu vilnis 74 Dzintaru Street, phone:
Paradīze 193c 18 Novembra Street, phone: ,

38. Hostels Camping SL Nams 49 Saules Street, phone: +371 29562163.
Daugavpils Medical College Hostel 3/5 Miera Street, phone:
SL Nams 49 Saules Street, phone:
Erfolg 25a Nometnu Street, phone: , ,
Hostel of Daugavpils State Classical School 24 Saules Street, phone: ,
Daugavpils Olympic Centre Sports Hostel 47a Stacijas Street, phone: ,
Dzintariņš 41 Krimuldas Street, phone:
Celtnieks 7 Elgavas Street, phone:
Camping
Chill&Grill 74 Dzintaru Street, phone:

39. DAUGAVPILS – DIVERSE TOURISM DESTINATION 2017
Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency
DAUGAVPILS – DIVERSE TOURISM DESTINATION