Mežciems

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Griva Airfield

Aerodrome

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Griva Airfield is an aerodrome.

Daugavpils Fortress

Castle

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Daugavpils Fortress, also known as Dinaburg Fortress or Dvinsk Fortress, and in Latvian known as "Daugavpils Cietoksnis" is an early 19th century fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. Daugavpils Fortress is situated 3 km east of Mežciems.

Rothko Museum

Museum

Photo: Laima Gūtmane (simka), CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Rothko Museum is a cultural institution located inside the arsenal building of the Daugavpils fortress in Latvia. The art centre is considered unique as it is the only place in Europe that permanently, publicly displays some of the original paintings produced by Mark Rothko, albeit on loan from his estate. Rothko Museum is situated 3 km east of Mežciems.

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Daugavpils

Photo: GMM, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia, after Riga. It is a delightfully charming, spacious and green city. Despite its quaint atmosphere and low prices, the city offers modern conveniences and services.

Kalkūni

Village

Photo: J. Sedols, CC BY 3.0.

Kalkūni is the biggest village and the administrative centre of Kalkūne Parish in Augšdaugava Municipality in the Selonia region of Latvia. From 2009 until 2021, it was part of the former Daugavpils Municipality. Kalkūni is situated 4½ km southeast of Mežciems.

Svente

Village

Photo: Glossologist, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Svente is a village, which is situated 5 km northwest of Mežciems.

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