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St. Donatus Church

St. Donatus Church, Kraslava

 Raimix Says:  Church was finished to construct at 1767 in baroque style. Italian Antonio Paraco designed it. In fact, this place was planned to be main seat of Bishop of Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania.It is pity I haven’t been inside, as priest had service somewhere... 

Palace of Platers

Palace of Platers, Kraslava

 Raimix Says:  Von Plater family constructed palace and park around at middle of 18th century. It was used for residential purposes. Later it was rebuilt and was used as school at soviet times. It is quite neglect now, seems that after taking care of such place it could be great... 

The Church of Saint Donat

The Church of Saint Donat, Kraslava

 daugavpilietis Says:  Try to time your visit to Krāslava on a Sunday (it makes a nice day trip from Daugavpils), since the churches tend to be closed on other days. Saint Donat's was built to be the seat of Bishop of Inflanty (Polish Livonia) between 1755 and 1767 by the Italian architect... 

The Plater Palace

The Plater Palace, Kraslava

 daugavpilietis Says:  It's a wreck -- but if you are intrepid you can crawl in... and if you are rich, you can buy it for a song! The palace dates to the mid-18th C, as do the neglected gardens. It was rebuilt and additions were made, it saw destruction prior to the liberation of Latgola, and... 

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Kraslava Vilnis Guest House: A Hidden Gem

Kraslava Vilnis Guest House: A Hidden Gem, Kraslava

 phasar Says:  Excellent Little B&BVery nice place, good food, excellent staff. Great swimming pool. VERY inexpensive. A Hidden Gem! * organization of seminars, conferences, presentations and exhibitions* organization of banquets, cocktail parties, and holiday events* sauna and massage*... 

Zive: Kraslava's sweet spot

Zive: Kraslava's sweet spot, Kraslava

 Margaret_Bruce Says:  My two teenaged daughters and I stayed for nearly a week in July at the lovely pension/hotel 'Zive" on the banks of the Daugava river in Kraslava. It is not exactly 'American' style, but the minor distinctions are no complaint! We were treated like royalty, breakfasts were... 

Viesu nams "Zive": Guest house by the river!

Viesu nams "Zive": Guest house by the river!, Kraslava

 Vija_v Says:  Nice rooms with good view from the windows. Delicious breakfast! 

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Kraslava - former land of noblemen Von Platers

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  Kraslava is a small town in Latvian Latgala region. The population is about 11000. It is not very old city, Kraslava name was firstly mentioned in 1558, but later, from first half of 18th century it... 

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Krāslava

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 ...in what is unjust history." (Gerrit Lansing, The Heavenly Tree Grows Downward.) Konstanty Ludwik Broel-Plater (1722-1778), Starost of Inflanty (Polish Livonia), tried to turn Krāslava... 

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Best place for your holidays!

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kraslava. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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