Kalkūnes Purvs

Kalkūnes Purvs is a wetland in Augšdaugava Municipality, Latvia. Kalkūnes Purvs is situated nearby to the village Muitas, as well as near the hamlet Uteniški.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Daugavpils Fortress and Rothko Museum.

Daugavpils Fortress

Castle

Photo: Peteraleks, Public domain.

Daugavpils Fortress, also known as Dinaburg Fortress or Dvinsk Fortress, is an early 19th century fortress in Daugavpils, Latvia. It is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without significant alterations. Daugavpils Fortress is situated 2½ km northeast of Kalkūnes Purvs.

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 2½ km northeast of Kalkūnes Purvs.

Daugavpils Station

Railway station

Photo: Alma Pater, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Daugavpils Station is the main railway station serving the city of Daugavpils in south-eastern Latvia. The station is an important railway junction, which is the terminus of the Riga–Daugavpils and Daugavpils–Indra railway lines. Daugavpils Station is situated 4 km east of Kalkūnes Purvs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalkūni and Daugavpils.

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 3 km southeast of Kalkūnes Purvs.

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.

Jaunā Forštate

Suburb

Photo: Artur28824, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Jaunā Forštate is a suburb, which is situated 5 km northeast of Kalkūnes Purvs.

Kalkūnes Purvs

Type: Wetland
Also known as: “Kalkunes Purvs”
Category: body of water
Location: Augšdaugava Municipality, Latvia, Baltic states, Europe
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Latitude

55.86965° or 55° 52′ 11″ north

Longitude

26.46498° or 26° 27′ 54″ east

Elevation

89 metres (292 feet)

Open location code

9G78VF97+VX

GeoNames ID

459131

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In Other Languages

“Kalkūnes Purvs” goes by many names.

Latvian: “Kalkūnes Purvs”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Muitas and Uteniški.

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Highlights include Bezvārdis and Griva Airfield.

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