Cultural places
On 5th May of 1943 not far from Bukmuiža,
not far from Altenieku village, near bridge partisans
encountered enemies ambuscade. From 10 meters
distance nation`s betrayers - policemen and Germans -
opened fire and Jānis Baško, who was in the front line,
was impaled by whole submachine gun.
In the centre of Dagda is located a monument called "Mourning Mother"
(sculptor Alvīna Veinbaha (02.09.1923.- 04.02.2011.) , she was from Zirņi, Saldus district).
The sculpture is dedicated to the victims of communism.
The monument was set up in 1996.
GPS: 56.0938408, 27.5419450
Address: Rezeknes iela 2a, Dagda, Krāslavas novads
There is an obelisk in memory of the soldiers
(in center of town) where 162 soldiers are buried.
GPS: 56.094095, 27.537627
Adress: Alejas iela 3a, Dagda, Krāslavas novads
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Several historical buildings have been preserved in the city center.
These are red brick houses, built in the 20th century,
or to the so-called "houses of Jewish merchants".
In 1874 68% of all Dagda residents were Jews.
Here, in Dagda, were 77 Jews’ houses and 3 synagogues.
Phone: +371 25727379
GPS: 56.094977, 27.541357
Address: Skolas iela, Dagda, Krāslavas novads
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Old Jewish Cemetery is an architecture monument since
The Second World War. Old tombstones were mounted
in period from the beginning of 19th century until 80ties of 20th century.
In outskirts of the cemetery, two obelisks were built in honor
of 1941 German Nazism victims.
Address: Pļavu iela 6, Dagda, Krāslavas novads
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GPS: 56.100391, 27.538172