Muitas

Muitas is a village in Kalkūne Parish, Augšdaugava Municipality and has about 90 residents. Muitas is situated nearby to the hamlet Romaniški, as well as near the suburb Nīderkūni.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Daugavpils Fortress and Daugavpils Local History and Art Museum.

Daugavpils Fortress

Castle

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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 3 km northeast of Muitas.

Daugavpils Local History and Art Museum

Museum

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Daugavpils Local History and Art Museum is situated 3 km east of Muitas.

Rothko Museum

Museum

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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 northeast of Muitas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalkūni and Daugavpils.

Kalkūni

Village

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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.

Daugavpils

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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.