. Drive north to Aglona. The Basilica of the Assumption is a breathtaking white Baroque masterpiece and a sacred site hosting thousands of pilgrims annually.
Any "Lauku Ceļotājs" (Country Holidays) guest house right on the water. These properties usually include a traditional wood-fired sauna ( pirts ) experience.
Drive to Rēzekne, the cultural capital of the region, for your second night.
Available at roadside stalls and town markets. latgale trip v3
Walk through the romantic 19th-century Preiļi Park and view the restored Preiļi Castle.
If you plan to enter the Aglona Basilica, ensure your shoulders and knees are covered.
Morning: Visit the . These Russian Orthodox communities have lived here for 300+ years. You can visit their wooden prayer house (ask permission first). Midday: Andrupenes Pottery – try the wheel with local master Pēteris. Latgale ceramics are recognized by UNESCO. Lunch: Sklandrausis (carrot-potato pie) at a farmstead – sweet, earthy, unforgettable. Afternoon: Preiļi Manor – recently restored, with an exhibition on Latgalian weaving. Evening: Drive to Viļaka – near the Russian border. Stay at Atpūtas bāze Sīpoli (family-run, they will sing folk songs at dinner). Night option: Night swim in the bioluminescent algae of Lake Viļaka (July-August only). Any "Lauku Ceļotājs" (Country Holidays) guest house right
Explore this massive 19th-century fortification, which is currently undergoing fascinating restorations. Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre Art museum OpenDaugavpils, Latvia
This is the third version because the region keeps revealing new layers. And soon, there will be a V4. But for now, V3 is the definitive way to meet the soul of Latvia – patient, blue-eyed, and deeply beautiful.
Mākoņkalns (Cloud Hill). Climb the steep wooden stairs to the ruins of Volkenberg Castle. The summit provides a panoramic view of the massive lake expanse. Available at roadside stalls and town markets
Latgalian cuisine is hearty, rustic, and heavily influenced by its Slavic neighbors. : A sweet, spiced alcoholic drink. : Traditional Latgalian donuts. Kartupeļu pankūkas : Potato pancakes with sour cream.
A blend of military history and world-class art. The fortress is the only nearly 19th-century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe. Old Believer Heritage: Slutišķi Old Believers' Village
Latgalian pottery is recognized as part of the Latvian Cultural Canon. Visit local potters in the "Potters’ Village" near Preiļi or in Kraslava to see the traditional wood-fired kilns in action. The Latgalian Language
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