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Tukums is a small, garden-embosomed town at the gateway to Kurzeme (Courland), but the citizens of Tukums have always considered themselves as citizens of Kurzeme due to their Kurzeme-like proud and stubborn character.

  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Photo: Aija Neilande
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Photo: Aija Neilande
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Photo: Uģis Grantiņš
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Photo: Uģis Grantiņš
  • Tukums – Town of Roses
  • Photo: Uģis Grantiņš

In Tukums the peace of a small town meets the dynamic rhythm of modern life making everyone, i.e., those going to the museum and those enjoying loud and fun activities, feeling good. The Old Town with the cobblestoned streets and old housing invites to a romantic walk with friends or loved ones. Artists of different generations become creatively inspired in Tukums.


The centre of the town with the fountain is the best place for arranging meetings, and it does not matter if you are young or not that young anymore. Delicious food and comfortable atmosphere in cafes and taverns and hospitable and responsive people are the characteristics of Tukums!

During winter the visitors have the opportunity to ski in the vicinity of Tukums. Those who do not enjoy the cold outdoors may skate in the ice-hall or bowl. In spring cherry-trees, apple-trees and pear-trees bloom all around. During summer the sweet smell of roses can be felt here like nowhere else. There even is a saying – go for beauty in Tukums!

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  • Languages spoken: 
    • English
    • German
    • Latvian
    • Russian
Services: 
  • Activities for children
  • Cafe
  • Exhibitions
  • Guide service available
  • Information boards
  • Information point
  • Seminars and conferences
  • Souvenirs
  • Themed events
  • Workshops
Amenities and Features: 
  • Access for disabled people
  • Free parking
  • Smoker-friendly
  • WC
  • WiFi Internet
Last updated: 23.05.2013

Industry of arms and ammunition is always associated with certain secrecy and mystery, and therefore Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory established in 1885 has raised such interest. The factory is the oldest ammunition plant in the Northern Europe, the only factory of such kind in the Baltic States and one of the oldest objects of industrial history in Latvia.

The factory has the only lead casting tower in Europe that still works.

Through centuries, i.e., during the tsarist Russia, the first Free State of Latvia, the Soviet Union and the independence period of Latvia, the factory has always produced high quality lead shots for hunting and it is still involved in this activity. The factory has equipment and structures built in the 19th century and supplemented before and after both World Wars, and they are well harmonized with the modern equipment of manufacturing the ammunition.

The factory offers seeing the historic exhibition and lead shot casting workshop and climbing its unique 37 m high tower with 19 m deep cooling well under it. You may see the famous Church Hill (Baznīcu kalns)of Daugavpils, the city centre and the distant fortress walls from the factory tower.  The ammunition factory is the destination of many local and foreign tourists willing to experience the unique ambience of the 19th century and learn about the operation of the ancient equipment today. After visiting the factory everyone is invited to test the ready production at the factory's shooting-gallery. Visit to the factory may be combined with seeing Daugavpils Fortressand other military objects, thus gaining an extensive insight into many aspects of Latvian military history.

Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre is a multifunctional complex of contemporary art, culture and education situated in the Arsenal building at Daugavpils Fortress. It is the only place in Eastern Europe where the original masterpieces of the famous painter and the founder of the abstract expressionism Mark Rothko can be seen.

DaugavpilsMark Rothko Art centre offers:

  • Mark Rothko original pieces and reproductions
  • digital exposition on the artist’s life and creative works
  • video hall and Rothko Silent Room
  • cultural and historical expositions
  • variable exhibitions of works by Latvian, European and world-known artists

 

Cafe“Arsenal” is open to provide for great state of mind and delicious meals (locating inside the building, will accommodate up to 60 visitors).

Artists from all around the world will be able to stay at any of 14 residencies, made especially for living and working.

Conference rooms are ready for seminars and discussions.

Guided tour in Rothko sector – 45 min, entire center -90 min.

I. Vasaraudze Private Clinic is a small clinic located in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The facade of the new and modern building hides a state-of-the-art, multi-profile medical centre which is equipped according to the latest scientific achievements and offers the highest standards of medical care and comfort.

The main achievement of the Clinic is its team of doctors and medical staff which includes specialists with rich clinical experience and excellent reputation. The examinations at the clinic are performed in a private atmosphere, with no queues, and they are performed by the most prestigious Latvian specialists in their fields who use the latest medical and technical equipment to assure maximum patient safety and comfort. Use of the latest medical equipment and immediate performance of examinations and tests allow to recommend the clinic to the patients requiring high-level medical service and individual attitude. The atmosphere in the clinic is homely and positive, and this facilitates successful treatment and examinations.

Tourism companies (Partners): 
Con-ex Ltvia Tours Group
Phone: 
+371 67085093

The Riga Regional Hospital (Sigulda Hospital) is located in Sigulda, a beautiful nature rich town, just an hour’s drive from Riga. The comfortable, private look hospital offers relaxing atmosphere and wonderful stay to it’s patients.

Founded in 1950, the hospital today is among the most modern medical institutions in Latvia. The hospital has separate departments for surgery, rehabilitation, therapy, and diagnostics, as well as an ambulatory care center and a maternity ward.

The hospital works successfully both with local and International patients, offering high quality general, weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass), orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation services. Patients from Norway, Sweden, UK, Ireland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan have already highly appreciated services provided by The Sigulda Hospital.

Doctors and staff are professional, caring and English speaking. Patients have access to comfortable rooms, meal service, televisions with international channels, wireless internet, and intensive therapy and post-operative rehabilitation.

Tourism companies (Partners): 
SIA Nordmed Tour
Phone: 
+371 29148884

The Guest house Alexander is located on the shore of Zolvas Lake, in the heart of Latgale. We offer you to enjoy the nature of Latgale and relax at the comfortable Guest house near the lake with your friends and family. Here you can arrange unfottgetable parties, celebrations, sport events or just spend your holidays with the kids exploring historical places around.

The comfortable accommodation for up to 23 persons, equiped kitchen, room with the fireplace for celebrations and parties, billiards room with the fireplace, Novus, Guest room with TV , DVD, Wi-Fi Internet.

Possible attractions here: bathhouse and swimming, boating and exploring the routs through connected lakes, fishing, barbeque place, exploring of nature paths, picking of berries and mushrooms.

The present Daugavpils Synagogue Kadish was built in 1850 and is located at 38 Cietokšņa Street. It is a corner building of the block in the central part of the city and the facades face Lāčplēša and Cietokšņa Streets.

Daugavpils Synagogue accommodates the Museum "Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale" (Ebreji Daugavpilī un Latgalē). The exhibition of the museum informs about the life and everyday traditions of Jews in Latgale and Daugavpils since 1935. The exhibition displays the information about the changes in the number of Jews, kindred relations in photos, household and cult objects and different publications, i.e., magazines, calendars and books about the life of Jews in Daugavpils and Latgale.

With guidance of the local tourist guide and regional history student Josifs Ročko each guest of the Daugavpils City and an interested person may visit the synagogue and see the exhibition with learning interesting and moving stories about the local Jewish families, historic aspects of the life of Jews, praying traditions, significance of altar at the synagogue, etc. The entry to exhibition and synagogue is for donations and with previous applying by calling the indicated telephone number or contacting by e-mail.

Offers guided tours of the town (In Latvian, German, English, Russian); bicycle rental; booking accommodation in the town and nearest vicinity; canoe rental; canoeing and paddle-boat rides on Dzirnavu Pond; information for tourists.

  • Category: 
    Restaurants

European, Italian and Japanese cuisines. Wide summer terrace on Jomas street.

Services: 
  • Access for disabled people
  • Smoker-friendly
  • WC
  • WiFi Internet
  • Summer terrace
  • Playground for children
  • Working hours: 
    10:00 - 23:00

Apartments "Ores" have been created in approx. 280 years old Tavern building. Historical breath and taste of old Latvian interior style, combined with environmentally friendly and still modern things around you describe our place the best.

In 85 square meters you’ll find a living room, bedroom, fireplace, kitchen and full bathroom, and also nice yard with fireplace outside. We have everything you need for a pleasure and relaxed time in one of the most beautiful places in Latvian – Tervete. You’ll find Tervete Nature Park in only 600m distance, 300m to the Tervete mounds and to one of the most famous Latvian writers Anna Brigadere museum, 200m to get to the ancient Semigallian museum and newly built timber castle.

We can host of to 6 people. Accommodation is an ideal place for families and small groups of people who want to experience the real and healthy recreation and leisure time or host a romantic event.