The Daugavpils Tourism Department has compiled an offer of objects that are suitable for people with mobility difficulties and that have environmental accessibility. We invite you to visit and use the opportunities that are available to enjoy the tourist season in Daugavpils.
Culture and history, museums and exhibitions
If you want to spend time in the fresh air, Daugavpils fortress will definitely be the right choice. While walking in the Daugavpils fortress, which is a monument of national architectural and cultural history, as well as one of the most popular sights in the city, you have the opportunity to see historical cannons, environmental objects and historical gates, fortress fortifications, as well as the place where the Jesuit church and Jesuit college building once stood. . The Daugavpils fortress also hosts the “Dinaburg 1812” festival, a flea market and various excursions. Daugavpils visit to the fortress Rothko Museum and get acquainted with the original works of the world-famous artist, the founder of abstract expressionism, Mark Rothko. Exhibition halls on the 1st and 2nd floors are connected by an elevator. A specially equipped toilet is available for people with mobility impairments.
At the Martinson House and Contemporary Pottery Repository you can view the collection of Peter Martinson’s ceramic works. On the other hand, the open storage houses the works of more than 100 artists representing 40 countries of the world. The object is equipped with a convenient driveway. Also visited In the technical and design industrial center “Inženieru Arsenal”, which is a unique technical, design and cultural platform, where Latgale has the largest exhibition of retro equipment and industrial design. Offers excursions, events, car exhibitions in the yard of the center. Exhibition “RetroGaraž-D” offers to enrich your horizons with a private collection of retro cars and a collection of Soviet-era items. The facility is equipped with a convenient driveway and parking space. During the trip, guests and residents of the city will be introduced to the most interesting and important objects of the Daugavpils fortress and their history. To get acquainted with the most interesting and important objects of the Daugavpils fortress and their history, guests and residents of the city can go field trip along the Daugavpils fortress by electric bus . Latgale zoo various exotic animals, monkeys, strangler snakes, crocodiles, turtles, iguanas, scorpions and other inhabitants of tropical forests and Latvian landscapes live in the exposition. Excursions are offered. The entrances are equipped with ramps. Family Digital Activity Center of the Latgale Central Library is a great place for relaxation, learning, and entertainment both with family and friends. On offer is a collection of kinetic quizzes, creative classes, virtual reality glasses, Xbox consoles and more. Daugavpils Innovation Center located near the zoo, you can explore exhibits, classes and events that allow you to see and understand physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences in a way that gives visitors the opportunity to understand the processes of the world in a simple way. The object is equipped with a convenient driveway.
Children’s playgrounds
An exciting place for children – Hive Central Beach Children’s Playground, Fame Square and Suburban Square where equipment is installed that can be used by children with mobility impairments.
Concerts, events, exhibitions and theatre
Have an evening Daugavpils theater, watching interesting and exciting productions. It is possible to visit the chemists’ neighborhood Daugavpils Palace of Culture, where events of various genres are held – theater and ballet performances, symphonic music concerts, pop and rock concerts, events for young people, dance and circus performances. The entrance to the Palace of Culture is equipped with ramps, a panoramic elevator is installed that leads to the 2nd and 3rd floors, the central entrance has an automatic door.
Recreation
In the large Hive lake swimming area there is a changing room that is specially equipped for people with mobility impairments, an automated device that allows you to enter the water independently and get back to the shore after swimming, as well as a boardwalk with railings that can be used by the blind and visually impaired. 33 parks and squares have been created in the city, where you can spend time and enjoy being close to nature. Three promenades are available for leisurely walks – Hive Lake, Paved streets and Fortress promenade. As well as a place where you can see the churches of four denominations – Church Hill.
Accommodation and caterers
In Daugavpils, there are various lodgings specially equipped for people with mobility impairments – Hotel “Homelike Hotel”, Hotel “Park Hotel Latgola”, Dinaburg SPA Hotel, guest house “Lorem”, Daugavpils Medical College service hotel
Caterers
While some will probably combine watching the beautiful natural scenery with active rest, while others will want to enjoy a warm sip of tea or coffee during their lazy rest, so this is the right time to get to know the variety of flavors in Daugavpils restaurants and cafes – Restaurant “Art Hub”, restaurant “Plaza”, restaurant and children’s cafe “Sanmari”, gastrobar “Vēsma”, Chinese restaurant “Happy Panda”, cafe “Fieci“, Bar “La Terrasse”, pizzeria “Chilli Pizza”
Offer of individual excursions and transportation
“ATRAMED” is a specially equipped transport for transporting sleeping and sitting people. It is also possible to apply for an excursion trip to Daugavpils to visit tourist and leisure facilities.
Public transport
Schedules of passenger trains – www.vivi.lv, www.1188.lv
Bus timetables – www.autoosta.lv, www.1188.lv
The largest part of public transport in Daugavpils is equipped for people with mobility impairments. However, so that a person with mobility impairments can be sure that a specific transport is adapted to him, AS “Daugavpils Satiksme” invites you to call in advance and order it:
- To order a customized bus (call 29712212 72 hours in advance and inform about the expected route and time)
- To order a customized tram (call 29712212 2 hours before and inform about the expected route and time)
Parking spaces for people with special needs
There are several parking lots in Daugavpils designed for parking vehicles of people with mobility impairments. Such parking spaces are located as close as possible to the entrance to the buildings. The special parking lot is marked with a marking on the parking surface.
Daugavpils Tourist Service Center (TAC)
Tourist service center provides comprehensive information on tourism services in the city of Daugavpils and in the region of Upper Daugava.
Information prepared by:
Daugavpils state city municipalities
Department of Public Relations and Tourism
Department of Tourism
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