5. bastions

5. bastions is a fort in Daugavpils, Latgale. 5. bastions is situated nearby to the sally port Alexander Gate, as well as near RVR tramvajs.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Daugavpils Fortress and Rothko 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 430 metres west of 5. bastions.

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 400 metres southwest of 5. bastions.

Alexander Gate

Sally port

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Alexander Gate is a sally port, which is situated 110 metres northwest of 5. bastions.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jaunā Forštate and Kalkūni.

Jaunā Forštate

Suburb

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Jaunā Forštate is a suburb.

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. Kalkūni is situated 4½ km south of 5. bastions.