Fun facts about Daugavpils
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Daugavpils has been known by several names throughout history, including Dünaburg, Borisoglebov, and Dvinsk.
Daugavpils
Latvia
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia.
From the “Names” section
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The construction of the Daugavpils fortress began in 1810 and was completed in 1878.
Daugavpils
Latvia
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia.
From the “History” section
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Daugavpils features a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Daugavpils
Latvia
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia.
From the “Geography” section
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In 1935, the demographic composition of Daugavpils included 24.59% Jewish people.
Daugavpils
Latvia
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia.
From the “Demographics” section
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Daugavpils is one of the few cities in Latvia with a unified ensemble of both classic and eclectic architectural styles.
Daugavpils
Latvia
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia.
From the “Art, architecture, and culture” section
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