Daugavpils fortress is a unique cultural and historical architectural monument of national importance with a total area of 150 ha. Daugavpils fortress is also considered as the last bastion-type fortress in the world that has been preserved without any significant alterations since the early 19th century. The fortress from the bird view reminds the shape of a sun or a star but some find relations with a turtle or even a bat. This particular fortification system’s shape was created especially to avoid so-called “dead zones” around the fortress. Accordingly, the enemy can be easy noticed regardless of its location and the territory can be controlled effectively at the same time. It is supposed that 85% of the all fortifications remained in its initial condition till nowadays. All these aspects make the Daugavpils fortress the one of the most popular tourist attractions in Daugavpils.

The Agency of tourism development and information of Daugavpils city council offers several types of excursions in the Daugavpils fortress. During the 45 minute tour you will get acquainted with the history of the fortress, look at the former water-lifting building and historical exposition, stroll along the shaft of the fortress, and see Nikolaev gate of the first riverfront lunette and guardhouse building. In turn, during an hour and a half tour you will hear a more detailed story about the history of the fortress and take an informative walk through the fortress. During the tour you will walk through the Fortress garden, as well as see the residential quarter, Jesuit Collegium, hear the story of the former fortress Cathedral and go to inspect the fortifications.

We offer two thematic tours:

“I am only a soldier…” (1 hour 30 minutes), dedicated to the interwar period of Latvia (1920-1940) in the fortress, when the 4th Zemgale division was deployed here, as well as
the thematic tour for schoolchildren “Discover the Daugavpils fortress!” (1 hour 30 minutes), during which it is proposed to get acquainted with the fortress with the help of practical tasks and the opportunity to shoot from an air cannon.

In addition, during the active tourist season (from May to October), we suggest combining a tour of the fortress with a visit to the exhibition “The Chest of Memories”, where you can see the outfits and accessories of the 19th and 20th centuries. During a visit to the exhibition, you can try on hats and take a picture.

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Exciting guided tours in Daugavpils fortress

Exciting guided tours in Daugavpils fortress

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