Daugavpils Fortress Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Daugavpils Fortress is a unique cultural and historical architectural monument of national importance with a total area of 150 ha. Daugavpils Fortress is also considered as the last bastion-type fortress in the world that has been preserved without any significant alterations since the early 19th century. The construction of the fortress began during Napoleon’s attack on the Russian Empire in 1810 and was resumed immediately after the War in 1812.
The fortress from the bird view reminds the shape of a sun or a star but some find relations with a turtle or even a bat. This particular fortification system’s shape was created especially to avoid so-called “dead zones” around the fortress. Accordingly, the enemy can be easily noticed regardless of its location and the territory can be controlled effectively at the same time. It is supposed that 85% of all fortifications remained in its initial condition until nowadays. All these aspects make Daugavpils Fortress one of the most popular tourist attractions in Daugavpils.
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Positive things: The fortress is located not so far from the center, it is almost one hour walk. There are frequent busses connecting it to the center, the bus trip takes less than 10 minutes. Bus tic...
Impressive 18th century fortress but sadly it’s mostly been neglected and is in poor shape. Grounds are substantial and fairly easy to drive around. Need your own guide.
It is quite a huge area, and if you plan to cover every inch of it - you will need a few hours. It is a historical relic currently under renovation, but many people live inside the fort, mainly in tho...
We had a room in the Rothko art center. It was new, state of the art and had a lovely view in the fortress’ main gate. It turned out that this included tickets for the art center free of charge, whi...
If you like abandoned places, this attraction is for you. The Fortress have the Art Centre, some soviet apartment buildings, some renovated buildings but most of the buildings are abandoned. Hopefully...
Needs further improvement
Positive things: The fortress is located not so far from the center, it is almost one hour walk. There are frequent busses connecting it to the center, the bus trip takes less than 10 minutes. Bus tic...
Very cool
Impressive 18th century fortress but sadly it’s mostly been neglected and is in poor shape. Grounds are substantial and fairly easy to drive around. Need your own guide.
An interesting place - in the midst of renovation
It is quite a huge area, and if you plan to cover every inch of it - you will need a few hours. It is a historical relic currently under renovation, but many people live inside the fort, mainly in tho...
Go and see this fortress!
We had a room in the Rothko art center. It was new, state of the art and had a lovely view in the fortress’ main gate. It turned out that this included tickets for the art center free of charge, whi...
Great for abandoned buildings fans
If you like abandoned places, this attraction is for you. The Fortress have the Art Centre, some soviet apartment buildings, some renovated buildings but most of the buildings are abandoned. Hopefully...