Martinson house

Martinson house is an arts center in Daugavpils, Latgale which is located on Nikolaja iela. Martinson house is situated nearby to the arts center Creative Industries Club, as well as near the historic building Arsenāls.

Type: Arts center
Also known as: “Martinsona māja”
Address: Nikolaja iela 1, Daugavpils, LV-5401

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rothko Museum and Daugavpils Fortress.

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.

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 400 metres northwest of Martinson house.

Michael Gate

Sally port

Photo: Leon petrosyan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Michael Gate is a sally port.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jaunā Forštate and Kalkūni.

Jaunā Forštate

Suburb

Photo: Artur28824, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Jaunā Forštate is a suburb, which is situated 3 km northeast of Martinson house.

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 4 km south of Martinson house.