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In 1861. was set foundation of the church in Kalupe. It was confirmed by dean Kopecs from Līksna. The building of church was stopped for 20 years of the political events. Only in 1881. was signed an agreement with masters for 8925 rubles about the bricks church building in Kalupe. The resources were given by parish, count Platers - Zibergs and dean S. Beinarovichs. After one year the church was built and in 1882. dean S. Beinarovichs confirmed it. This year of building is memorialized on the facade of church: "1882. Deo ornnipotentis" More information : www.visitdaugavpils.lv

A picturesque place that has a connection with a romantic legend about a big and devoted love between Count Plater’s daughter Emilia and a Polish officer Joseph Karnicky. A fascinating event which had a tragic end happened in 1838 in Kraslava. At one of the dancing parties Count Plater’s daughter Emilia got acquainted with the owner of Eversmuiža, a military officer Joseph Karnicky. The young people fell in love with each other. Count Plater was against that love, he had planned to marry Emilia off to a wealthier man and a notable representative of their family circle. Emilia and Joseph decided to kill themselves on one day: Joseph had to shoot himself on one of Kraslava’s hills, but Emilia had to jump out of the window of the third floor of Kraslava Palace. After seeing the sign Joseph shot himself, but Emilia was saved by a servant at the last moment. Joseph was buried on the place of his death. The monument was built. The inscription on the tombstone said: “Don’t judge and you won’t be judged as well”. Next day a spring sprung out from the mountain. It is said that whoever drinks the water from the spring on the night of Jaņi with his loved one will be happy and loved till the end of his life. After some years his remains were reburied in Eversmuiža, but the monument remained in Kraslava. The beautiful story of the big and faithful love is told from generation to generation. That place is named Karnicky’s Hill or the Hill of Love. In 2020, a viewing telescope was installed on the top of the Karnicka hill, which currently allows to enjoy a wonderful view of the Daugava bends and the architecture of Krāslava.

Wonderful wooden Orthodox Church was built in Slavic style, with the large garden, where good known father Viktor listens to the believrs. Exursions around the Kārsava city guides a school guide.

When in 1767 a new stone church had been built in Kraslava, the old had been demolished and transferred to Kombuli. This church in Kombuli existed for about 60 years. In 1818 the old wooden church was demolished and a stone chapel was built, it was dedicated to St. Janis honour. It was Kraslavas church branch. The improvement and reconstruction works of the church continued until the 40s in the 20th century. Book your visit in advance!

The Lutheran Church, partly surrounded by old trees, is situated in Krāslava, in the corner of Counts Platers park. The first foundation stone had been placed in 1935; the church had been consecrated in 1938. The church had worked until 1944. In the 1950s, the church tower had been pulled down. In 1984 the museum exhibition hall was established here, it was located here until 1996, when the congregation regained the church. Services in Kraslava Lutheran congregation are held on the 1st and 3r Sundays of the month. Register in advance!

The Kraslava Catholic Church is the most outstanding example of Baroque architecture in Latgale. The first wooden church for Catholics was built between 1580 and 1590 by Miķelis de Brunavs. The present church was constructed from 1755 to 1767 according to the design of the Italian architect Antonio Paraco. In the altar area of the church there is an 18th-century fresco painted by the Italian artist Filippo Castaldi, “Saint Louis Sets Out on a Crusade.” The restoration of the fresco took 12 years and was completed in 2015. Of particular significance are the relics of Saint Donatus the Martyr, which attract a large number of believers, making Kraslava the second largest pilgrimage destination in Latgale after Aglona. From 1757 to 1844, a theological seminary operated next to the church—the first institution of higher education in Latvia. From May 15 to September 15, the church is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At other times, visits must be arranged in advance. Guided tours must be booked in advance!

National defensed Orthodox wooden Church was built in 18.century, valuable pieces of art and sacred pieces.

In 1993. renovated white Catholic church with J. Bārda pictures of the Way of the Cross. Near the church is prayer and resting place chapel of Eversmuižas counts Karņicki (1738.), belfry, near is statue of St. Mary, Māra queen of the earth made by Leons Tomašickis.

In 1845. built church stands in a beauty in the centre of the town's old part. It was built in style of Russian classicism. It is national protected architectural monument.

Egyptian Lutheran parochial Church in Valkumiesta was started by landlord A. Etingens in 1823. In 1863. was built church's tower. During the First World War the church was ruined, during the Second World War it was totally smashed up. Egyptian Evangelical - Lutheran Church is placed in previous Ilūkstes district. Now it is Daugavpils region, the territory of small district Medumi, near the Republic of Lithuania border. Egyptian Evangelical - Lutheran parish was built by command of Courland duke in 1567. February 28. He wanted to see the new church building. In 1584. Egyptian parish had its own parson. On turn of the 16. and 17. century near the Egyptian Church appeared small village, which was called as Vilkumiests. It is also the real Latvian name of the parish. Egyptian parish had a lot of different wooden churchs, the last of them was ruined during the French War in 1812. Landlord of Kalkūnes and Medņi (Medumi) started to build a stone church in 1823. It was confirmed in 1825. July 5. A Etingens (Oettingen) made the full renovation of church and build a tower in 1863. With the building of Egyptian parish Medņu landlord V. Fistenbergs built a rectory. It was also damaged during the wars, also as the church, because it was placed on the Daugavpils highroad's side. Archives of the parish were destroyed during the French War and especially during the First World War.

The wooden Catholic Church was built in 1741, near is new, beautiful church more bigger and more poweful, which in 2003. October 5. opened the doors for congregations.

40 m high. It is placed in country park "Daugavas loki"

Medumi Catholic Church was built 1933. - 1935. under supervision of dean J. Plonis for money of the parish. Its architect was Pavlovs.