The notebook of Rēzekne
Seek elegance in the details.
Cultural capital of Latgale between hills, religious heritage and new artistic facilities.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Rēzekne
Cultural capital of Latgale between hills, religious heritage and new artistic facilities.
Ruins of the castle of Rėzekne, GORS and Green Synagogue give the most telling landmarks of Rėzekne. Together, they form a destination where urban life and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Ruins of the castle of Rězekne
- GORS
- Synagogue verte
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Ruines du château de Rēzekne
The ruins of the castle of Rēzekne The city's church and bell towers are clearly dominated by the hill, but the fragments of the Livonian walls make sense with the panorama, between valleys, churches and neighborhoods that remind the square of the city. Rēzekne in the heart of Latgale.
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GORS
GORS slice with the traditional silhouettes of Rēzekne The room hosts concerts, theatre and Latgalian creations; even without a show, the building shows a region that makes its language and music live in a very contemporary place.
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Synagogue verte
The Synagogue verte is a rare wooden Jewish building preserved in Latgale, modest in size but strong by what it preserves. Inside, objects, panels and narratives give names and faces to a community almost erased by the twentieth century.
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