Daugavpils offers a large number of attractive educational ECONOMY opportunities to young people. Nowadays more than 20 nationalities’ representatives con- Daugavpils strategic advantages: sider Daugavpils as their home. 11 national societies work there. Latvian House, Russian House, Polish House, • advantageous geographical position close to the borders of DAUGAVPILS Byelorussian House and Lithuanian House offer their three countries; Borisoglebsk hospitality to their guests as well as to city residents. • developed infrastructure; • concentration of educational institutions; Dinaburg • multinational environment, cultural and historical heritage; • natural resources. Dvinsk

DAUGAVPILS FACTS

• 1275 – Dinaburg (Daugavpils) was first mentioned in A6 historical chronicles; • 1582 – Dinaburg was granted city rights. E262 City territory – 72.48 km² Population (as of 01.01.2013.) – 100 006 Official web page www.daugavpils.lv–

Distance from Daugavpils: • to Riga – 232 km; Daugavpils gave to the world the outstanding expression- • to the Lithuanian border – 25 km; ist Mark Rothko, the composer - “King of Tango” Oscar Strok, • to the Belarusian border – 35 km; the actor, stage director Solomon Mikhoels (Vovsi) and oth- • to the Russian border – 120 km. ers. In 2013 opened Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre has become a powerful magnet that attracts visitors from all A13 over the world. A14

Historically Daugavpils was developed as an industrial city. Nowadays it is represented by the following industrial branches: metal processing, locomotive and railway rolling stock production and repair, production of food and bev- erages, which are in the process of constant development. Daugavpils is the city with a well-balanced multi sectorial economy, where foundation of employment and welfare is A13 small and medium business, which is based on new tech- nologies and produces competitive products. Daugavpils is P68 open for investments and this intention is confirmed by the development of city’s infrastructure and support of busi- ness activities. THE SECOND LARGEST city in Latvia Published by Daugavpils City Council An important INDUSTRIAL CENTRE OF LATGALE Information prepared by Development EASTERN GATES of European Union Department of Daugavpils City Council

[email protected], www.visitdaugavpils.lv www.visitdaugavpils.lv SIGHTSEEING OBJECTS There are artificially created jungles in Latgale Zoo where Daugavpils Theatre. The Daugavpils Theatre is one of the visitors can see spotted pythons, spec- oldest professional theatres in Latvia. Daugavpils Fortress is an outstanding fortification that oc- tacled caimans bathing in the sun, red Daugavpils theatre history started in cupies more than 150 ha. This is the only koi carps swimming in the pond, play- the 50ths of the XIX century, when the early 19th century fortress in Eastern ful macaques and sugar gliders jump- Russian Drama Theatre, the first Rus- Europe that has remained virtually un- ing in the lianas and other swimming, sian Theatre, was founded in Dinaburg changed. whistling, crawling, hopping and flying tropical creatures. (nowadays - Daugavpils) in 1856. The theatre was founded Facebook: Daugavpils.cietoksnis A visit to Latgale Zoo is a lot of fun for children and adults. and maintained by Daugavpils Fortress chief engineer Niko- http://latgaleszoo.biology.lv/ lay Hagelstrom who was a sincere theatre admirer. The the- Mark Rothko Art Centre is situated in the Arsenal building of atre has got an extensive repertoire in Latvian, Russian and Daugavpils Fortress. This is a multifunc- Daugavpils (Dvinsk at that time) was one of the leading Jewish Latgalian languages. Nowadays the theatre team receives tional complex of contemporary art, cul- cities of the Russian Empire and a centre awards for creative and courageous performances. ture and education. It is the only place in of Jewish culture. The exposition of mu- http://www.daugavpilsteatris.lv/ Eastern Europe where original works of seum Jews of Daugavpils and Latgale Mark Rothko, the preeminent artist of tells about the life and household tradi- Multifunctional Sport Complex. Visitors can enjoy 25-me- the XX century, a founder of Abstract Expressionism, are pre- tions of Jews in Latgale and Daugavpils tre swimming-pool with 6 tracks, sented. www.rothkocenter.com since 1935. In the same building there is which can be used for physical health a Synagogue that is the only in Eastern Latvia that is open for improvement as well as for relaxation. Daugavpils Church Hill is a unique object of sacral tourism tourists. A small swimming-pool is meant for in Daugavpils with the churches of four children and for aqua aerobics. It is different confessions standing there side Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory is the oldest ammunition possible to combine the visit to the swimming-pool with a by side: Martin Luther Cathedral, Roman factory in Northern Europe, founded in Turkish bath and/or a sauna. There is a modern fitness and Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin 1886. It is the only factory of this type aerobics hall. There is also a fencing hall which is the only Mary, The Saints Boris and Gleb Russian in Baltics and one of the oldest objects one in Baltics. http://www.daugavpilsoc.lv/ Orthodox Cathedral and the Church of the First Old-Believers’ of industrial heritage in Latvia. The shot Community. tower of the factory is the only one in Eu- Daugavpils Ice Hall is a modern sport, recreation and cul- rope that is still in operation. www.dsr.lv tural centre with about 2000 places Daugavpils Museum of Local History and Art is one of the for visitors. Hockey and figure-skating oldest museums in Latgale. The museum Rīgas Street is the first Pedestrian Street in Latvia where you trainings for sportsmen and visitors is located in a magnificent eclectic build- can see a unique sculpture dedicated to as well as international competitions ing with the elements of Jugendstil, Latgalian ceramics. Daugavpils is one of take place there. Everyone has the op- constructed in 1883. Each entrance is the few Latvian cities that can boast of a portunity to take a rented skates and have a good time. guarded by two sculptures of lions. The unique ensemble of classical and eclec- tic buildings. This part of Daugavpils attracts both locals and Speedway Centre – „Locomotive” Stadium It is one of the museum offers cultural, historical and biggest speedway stadiums in Europe, nature exhibitions as well as the possibility to take part in vari- guests with its small street cafes, cozy restaurants, boutiques and unique atmosphere. where International competitions and ous educational programs. www.dnmm.lv Speedway Grand Prix of Latvia take place. Daugavpils Clay Art Centre offers visitors the opportunity Daugavpils Central Park is a popular recreation park with the only in Latvia exclusive benches al- to get acquainted with the cultural her- Dubrovin Park. Pavel Dubrovin (1839-1890), who was the itage of Latgale - ceramics and pottery ley and the Tree of Love. Children of dif- ferent ages can spend their time on the city Mayor in 1876-1890, took an active traditions. The Clay Art Centre is the only part in laying out this park. Because place in Latvia where visitors can see and spacious playground; adults can exercise using outdoor fitness equipment. of this fact the park was named after learn about the hardened Baltic Raku P.Dubrovin and his monument was ceramics which is being matured in fer- placed there. Anyone can find refresh- mented rye flour liquid. Children and adults are offered an op- ment near a big park fountain on a hot summer day, but in portunity to take an exciting master class and create their own the evenings people can enjoy a play of light and water there. masterpieces. www.dmmc.lv