Račeva

Račeva is a locality in Griškānu pagasts, Rēzekne Municipality. Račeva is situated nearby to the hamlet Pazareva, as well as near Čači.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rēzekne Castle and Latgale Culture and History Museum.

Rēzekne Castle

Ruins

Photo: Semigall, Public domain.

Rēzekne Castle ruins are located in the downtown of Rēzekne, Latvia, a city in the center of Latgale. The castle served as a base of the local Livonian order landlords until the 16th century and also as the main military support base for battles against Russians and Lithuanians. Rēzekne Castle is situated 3½ km northwest of Račeva.

Latgale Culture and History Museum

Museum

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The Latgale Culture and History Museum in Rēzekne, Latvia, is a history museum with a large collection of items, including Latgalian ceramics. It receives about 31,000 visitors per year. Latgale Culture and History Museum is situated 4 km northwest of Račeva.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rēzekne and Adamova.

Rēzekne

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Rēzekne is a state city in the Rēzekne River valley in the Latgale region of eastern Latvia. It is called The Heart of Latgale. Built on seven hills, Rēzekne is situated 242 kilometres east of Riga, and 63 kilometres west of the Latvian-Russian border, at the intersection of the Moscow – Ventspils railway and Warsaw – Saint Petersburg Railways.