Daugavpils (Latvian pronunciation: [ˈdaʊɡaʊpils] ( listen); Latgalian: Daugpiļs [ˈdaʊkʲpʲilʲsʲ]; Russian: Даугавпилс [ˈdaʊɡəfpʲɪls]; see other names) is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". It is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, which is located some 230 kilometres (143 miles) to its north-west. Daugavpils is located relatively close to Belarus and Lithuania (distances of 33 km (21 mi) and 25 km (16 mi) respectively), and some 120 km (75 mi) from the Latvian border with Russia. Daugavpils is a major railway junction and industrial centre and lies approximately midway between Riga and Minsk.
Restaurants in Daugavpils
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Itei Design invites you to visit its intriguing exhibition of stylised costumes from different historic times, which explores how forms and materials helped in shaping our experience of living. The exibition gives alternative view on fashion history of 18th and 20th century in Western Europe through the prism of our contemporary experience, tracing the groundwater and hidden currents.
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Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre - multi-functional contemporary art and culture centre located in the Artillery Arsenal building (1833) of Daugavpils Fortress, where history goes hand in hand with the contemporary and creates a unique and inspiring place for creative expression and experience. Permanent exhibition: „Mark Rothko. Life and Art.” - Hall of Mark Rothko’s original paintings; - Digital exposition about Rothko’s life and art periods; - Rothko Research Hall (temporary exhibition); - Video Hall; - Silence Room; - Library. Temporary exhibitions: In Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre are displayed well-known Latvian and foreign artists’ exhibitions, created in different artistic media - painting, photography, graphic, textile and ceramic art, etc., as well as historical and cultural expositions. Throughout the year, there are 5 major exhibition season openings, showing best regional, Latvian and foreign art projects. We offer: • guided tours in Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress; • children and youth educational programs; • workshops and master classes (with and without preliminary knowledge); • Residence Programs for artists; • rooms for conferences, seminars and other events;
This place located in the old fort, I found it very charming. The art gallery was interesting. They had a restaurant in the complex but we didn’t go in.
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Galerija Bunkurs - Daugavpils, Teatra 13 (entrance from the back) fair - sale - an exchange for collectors. There are 10-15 trade places.
For your comfort we offer coffee or tea and you can slowly take a look at our collection of antique furniture and other items. If you find something interesting you can buy it. We accept bank cards, cash, bank transfer or credit directly on the spot in our salon. We will pack your purchase and help you carry it to the car or deliver to your address at suitable time.
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