The Krāslava Palace Complex is an 18th-century architectural monument of national significance and an exceptionally beautiful, scenic place offering a wide range of experiences.

The construction of the central building – the residence of the Counts Plater family – began around 1765 based on the design of architect A. Parako and was completed in 1791. The interior wall paintings of the palace are the most outstanding example of 18th-century secular architecture in Latgale. Alongside the palace, several utility buildings were constructed, including the steward’s and gardener’s houses, barns, stables, ice cellars, and an orangery.

The Krāslava Palace Complex and its surroundings form a picturesque landscape. On the slopes of the Daugava River valley, the former counts created a landscape park of approximately 22 hectares. Its dendrological composition remains diverse, with around 70 species of trees and shrubs. In the park, a grotto with a mysterious “underground passage” and a lion – the guardian of the palace – has been restored.

In recent years, many positive changes have taken place in the complex, which is a cultural monument of national importance. It has become a popular destination for tourists and wedding celebrations, as well as a favorite walking area for local residents.

Since 2004, the Krāslava Palace Complex has been owned by the Krāslava Municipality, which actively works on developing the palace and park area. A development concept has been created, envisioning the Plater Palace Complex as the heart and cultural-historical centre of Krāslava, a pride of the region, and a widely visited cultural, educational, and tourism destination. Various projects are being implemented with funding from municipal, national, and European Union sources.

The utility buildings of the complex are actively used today and house the Krāslava District Museum with various exhibitions, the Krāslava Tourism Information Centre, Olga Gribule’s porcelain doll collection, the restaurant “Fon Bubert”, and the Craft Centre opened in 2021. Various cultural events, exhibition openings, markets, and guided tours take place in the complex.

A distinctive feature of the palace courtyard is a metal carriage installed in 2015, funded by the municipality based on a local initiative to create a new service for wedding visitors, as well as the sculptures “The Count Couple”, installed in the summer of 2020, standing over 2 metres tall.

Nearby, visitors can explore:

At the Krāslava District Museum: the exhibition “Pi vīna golda” on culinary traditions of five ethnic groups; the interior exhibition “The Notary’s Office of Count Plater”; the NEW multimedia exhibition “CODE OF WOOD. Values of Krāslava’s Wooden Architecture”; Vanda Zevalde’s open collection; exhibitions “The Story of the Old House” and “The Workshop of Artist Valentīns Zlidnis”.
Krāslava Tourism Information Centre, including the Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre, a souvenir shop, and Olga Gribule’s porcelain doll gallery on the 3rd floor.
Krāslava Craft Centre is offering seven workshops with professional craftsmen.
Restaurant and cultural space “Fon Bubert”, created as a meeting place for those who enjoy flavours and life at a relaxed pace.

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Castle complex of Counts Plāters

Castle complex of Counts Plāters

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