Mara’s Road

Tourist attractions

• Rainis’ home at Berkenele  - This is the homestead where the distinguished Latvian author and social activist Rainis (1865-1929) spent his childhood.


• The Daugavpils Fortress  - Found in the western part of Daugavpils and on the banks of the Daugava River, this is almost the only fortress in Northern Europe that has been preserved since the first half of the 19th century.


• Baznicu (Church) Hill  - This is the highest point in the southern part of Daugavpils where there are 4 churches within 300 m around 18. Novembra Street.


• The Daugavpils Pellet Factory  - This is a unique example of industrial heritage – the only open munition factory in the Baltic States.