Ludza Craftsmen Centre

On praising Latvian skilled trade. On Latvian dishes. On preserving Latvian traditions

Here one can see and choose to buy something from more than 40 works of Latgalian craftsmen. It is offered to enjoy a narration of a guide dressed in a costume of ancient Latgalians in the room Suprādku about the life of tribes of ancient Balts, the origin and history development of crafts, as well as the laws of ancient ethics and work, traditions. It is also possible to see demonstrations of particular trades and acquire the mastering of ancient skills. The visitor groups can have lunch and try out Latgalian dishes as well as enjoy the preparing of bread and drinks of Latgalian cuisine.

Latviešu virtuve

Grey peas, dumplings in cream sauce, Lettigalian pastries and moonshine alcohol, lamb testicles and cabbage soup with mutton.

Rye Road

Individual visits are possible daily 9.00-17.00. Closed on Sundays during low season. Group visits and masterclasses must be booked in advance.

Tour 1 h, bread and gingerbread baking master classes 30 min.-1 h. Multi-day cooking master classes for groups, beer tastings.

Here you can examine and purchase crafts by more than 40 Lettigalian craftspeople. A guide dressed in an Ancient Lettigalian folk costume will tell you about the lives of ancient Baltic tribes, the emergence of craftsmanship in the region, ancient laws related to ethics and work, and traditions. There are demonstrations of the crafts and lessons about the ancient skills. Groups can enjoy a luncheon of Lettigalian dishes, and learn how to bake bread and prepare beverages in an old-fashioned Lettigalian kitchen.

The local craftsmen's salon and home producer's store Cymuss and Latgaļu kukņa, a member of the Latgale culinary heritage network. For groups, Latgaļu kukņa offers lunches and a special skills school for learning to prepare Latgalian food, bread and drinks.

Latvian cuisine: Grey peas, dumplings in cream sauce, Lettigalian pastries and moonshine alcohol.
Special foods: Lamb testicles and cabbage soup with mutton.