The sightseeing guides allow tourists to view the best attractions of Daugavpils city (Eastern Latvia). Users can also create their own self-guided walks to explore Daugavpils on foot, at their own pace.
Daugavpils, the second-largest city in Latvia. It is the main town in the region of Latgale. The town has a coat of arms featuring a river, a fortress, and a lily. These three symbols represent important aspects of this remarkable city. It was built on a bend in the River Daugava, it is protected by a fort and it is famous for its religious tolerance. There has been a settlement here since the Middle Ages when German crusaders conquered Latvia for the first time. Since then the town has been occupied by Russia, Germany, and the Soviet Union. This heritage is apparent in some of its most important buildings and museums.
How it works: Download the app “GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities” from iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet. With the help of the easy-to-use interface of the app, you can create self-guided walks to explore Daugavpils single-handedly. Each such walk comes with a detailed route map and GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.