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Founded: 1772-1878Category: Castles and fortifications in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)
Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Valward Sellum (10 months ago)
A must visit place! Impressive layout and very well preserved!
A must visit place! Impressive layout and very well preserved!
Žilvinas P. (10 months ago)
"Daugavpils Fortress, also known as Dinaburg Fortress or Dvinsk Fortress, is an early 19th century fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. It is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without significant alterations. The construction of the fortress began in 1810 by decree of Tsar Alexander I of Russia, in the atmosphere of increased tension before Napoleon's invasion of the Russian Empire in 1812. Construction of the fortress, due to Napoleon's invasion, lengthy delays, serious floodings and slow construction work, was fully completed only in 1878."
"Daugavpils Fortress, also known as Dinaburg Fortress or Dvinsk Fortress, is an early 19th century fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. It is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without significant alterations. The construction of the fortress began in 1810 by decree of Tsar Alexander I of Russia, in the atmosphere of increased tension before Napoleon's invasion of the Russian Empire in 1812. Construction of the fortress, due to Napoleon's invasion, lengthy delays, serious floodings and slow construction work, was fully completed only in 1878."
George Ianovski (12 months ago)
A nineteenth century bastion fort, reasonably well preserved. The kronwerks now house a prison, while the fortress proper a mix of museums, ruins, and residential buildings. The main attraction is the Mark Rothko centre, which is worth a visit if you like modern art. Entrance to the fort itself is free, all the museums have their own billing system.
A nineteenth century bastion fort, reasonably well preserved. The kronwerks now house a prison, while the fortress proper a mix of museums, ruins, and residential buildings. The main attraction is the Mark Rothko centre, which is worth a visit if you like modern art. Entrance to the fort itself is free, all the museums have their own billing system.
Paul (3 years ago)
Aside the massive and quite beautiful door, the fortress is not very interesting. I was confused to see some russian-style buildings inside the fortress, I was expecting more historic buildings and things to see.
Aside the massive and quite beautiful door, the fortress is not very interesting. I was confused to see some russian-style buildings inside the fortress, I was expecting more historic buildings and things to see.
Laima Nandi (3 years ago)
Amazing old area of militaries (from beginning of 19th century), huge territory. Buildings are partially renovated, only a few. Minus was that there are no signs where is what located, where are the most famous places like Rothko art Center. One have to discover himself. There are no explanatory signs with history information unfortunately. We read before in visitdaugavpils site, it was good. Place was almost empty in November Sunday day.
Amazing old area of militaries (from beginning of 19th century), huge territory. Buildings are partially renovated, only a few. Minus was that there are no signs where is what located, where are the most famous places like Rothko art Center. One have to discover himself. There are no explanatory signs with history information unfortunately. We read before in visitdaugavpils site, it was good. Place was almost empty in November Sunday day.
