Top Things to do in Latgale Region
Top Restaurants in Latgale Region
What to do and see in Latgale Region, Latvia: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Latgale Region, Latvia including Daugavpils Shot Factory, Latgale Culture and History Museum, Ludza Museum of Local History, World War II Museum and Exposition Hall, Raina maja Berkenele, Naujene Local History Museum.
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1. Daugavpils Shot Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Being in the remote location of Europe, site has preserved unique evidence of living history of industrial era. It is opened to visitors since late 2012. Factory uses technologies invented in 1782 and you'll have a chance to explore them all. Daugavpils Shot Tower Museum gained prestigious 3rd place award in the European Cultural Tourism network (ECTN) contest “Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism – 2015″ and is highly favored by its guests.
Reviewed By Isa-Francis - Montreal, Canada
This is a very special place, as there were not so many lead bullet factories in operation in the world... let alone some that are still working the same way as they used to in the 19th century. The place looks great, feeling very industrial and rustic. You get to learn all about the process of lead bullet manufacturing... and the process is definitely not what I expected it to be. The equipment is still working, of course, and you get to see most of the items being turned on and operated for you to better understand it. Our guide (English tour on 2020-08-21) was awesome. He showed a lot of passion and was very good at getting his interest across. He also was very knowledgeable of the fortress and Daugavpils in general. With the visit entrance fee (5.50 EUR) is included one (1) shot of a pneumatic gun with bullets manufactured at the factory. Unfortunately, the person operating the shooting range on the day of our visit was not so kind and friendly. He clearly was not interested in explaining us the shooting process and spent wayyyyyy too much time over the reloading process of the gun. Come on, we are two in your museum and we get one (1) shot included... don't lose us with the details of reloading a gun for 20 minutes. If we are interested in buying more rounds (which is an option for a few EUR extras), then you can spend some time explaining this process to us, with the desired level of detail, as we would have shown interest. Instead, he made us lose ours totally and we shot our shot and left with no intention whatsoever to spend more time with this man. Sadly. For an extra 1.50 EUR, you can climb the 120 steps to get to the top of the tower to see the melting setup and to have nice views of Daugavpils. If you are fit to climb it, it is worth it, no doubt. There is only one (1) English tour offered every day, at 13h00. Reservations required. Photographs allowers. All in all, expect about 2 hours in this place.
2. Latgale Culture and History Museum
3. Ludza Museum of Local History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. World War II Museum and Exposition Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By KingProbby
So much to see ! Owner will tell in great details about everything! We can also touch many things and sit on a bike ! Music in a background for atmosphere and fun souvenir shop by exit ! I suggest coming and seeing for yourselves ! You will not regret ! Also dog is adorable!
5. Raina maja Berkenele
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Raiņa Māja Berķenelē is the manor of the outstanding Latvian poet, political and public figure J. Rainis (1865-1929), where he spent his childhood. Museum provides art exhibitions and expositions dedicated to the poet, as well as offers to participate in various creative workshops and seminars. It is possible to stay in the museum overnight, so we will be very happy to welcome all wanderers and those, who wish to escape from busy city life and search for some inspiration. Also, Raiņa Māja Berķenelē offers a rent of the conference room.
6. Naujene Local History Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
