Latgale Trip V3 Jun 2026

Move northeast from Daugavpils into the rural heartland, where the landscape is dotted with hundreds of lakes. Aglona Basilica OpenAglona, Aglona Parish, Preiļi Municipality, Latvia

We made it to the Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona just as the evening mass was ending. Regardless of faith, the place commands respect. The Baroque towers pierced the grey sky, and the scent of hundreds of beeswax candles filled the crypt. We lit a candle not for a specific prayer, but for the journey itself. latgale trip v3

Visit the Mark Rothko Art Centre to see original works by the world-famous abstract expressionist, who was born here. Move northeast from Daugavpils into the rural heartland,

Inside the fortress grounds, visit the Mark Rothko Art Centre. This world-class museum pays homage to the famous abstract expressionist master, who was born in Daugavpils. It features original Rothko paintings alongside rotating contemporary art exhibitions. Afternoon: Sacred Architecture and Lead Shot The Baroque towers pierced the grey sky, and

Latgale wakes slowly, a landscape of rounded hills, birch-lined lakes and red-tiled village roofs stitched together by quiet country roads. Morning mist lifts off Lake Rāzna like gauze, revealing fishermen’s boats that drift closer to shore and the soft, deliberate rhythm of life here. In Daugavpils, the fortress walls hold memory in brick and shadow; art spills into repurposed spaces, and Orthodox domes glint against sky. Small wooden churches hide icons behind lace curtains; in their hush you feel centuries folding into each breath.

Your journey begins in the heart of Latgale's natural beauty. As the region is a haven for water lovers, your first stop is the crown jewel: . Here lies Lake Rāzna, often called the "Latgale Sea." As the second-largest lake in Latvia, its sandy beaches and clear waters are perfect for swimming, paddling, or simply relaxing. For those seeking adventure, try your hand at fishing; local know-how is offered for winter ice fishing for a truly unique experience.