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Ludza is one of the oldest towns in Latgale, mentioned in written sources since 1177.

Livonian Order at the end of 14th century in the former hillfort of Latgallians built enormous castle which guarded eastern borders of Livonian state. In spite of this Ludza town heavily suffered in wars and the only visible testimony of medieval times are ruins of the castle.

Ludza is one of the most characteristic towns in Latgale region. Town is not affluent - this unfortunately is seen on every step. Still the initiative of local people has given interesting results worth to see - there has been newly built beautiful Catholic church, town has got also an cosy, excellent open-air museum, here are located quite a few interesting houses from late 19th - early 20th century.

 

 

 

Little Ludza Lake

Little Ludza Lake - one of the several lakes in town.

Ludza castle ruins

Ruins of the castle from late 14th century.

Ludza castle ruins and Big Ludza Lake

Ludza castle ruins and Big Ludza Lake.

Talavija Street

Talavija Street. Castle ruins in the background.

Ludza Orthodox church

Ludza Orthodox church.

House on Kulneva Street

House on Kulneva Street. People from other regions of Latvia find such color choice very exotic.

Ludza museum in historical Kulnev house

Ludza museum is located in the house of Napoleon war heroe Yakov Kulnev.

Barisi windmill in Ludza museum

Barisi windmill in Ludza museum brought from nearby countryside in 1949.

Farmer's house from Voloji village in Ludza museum

Farmer's house from Voloji village in Ludza museum.

House in Functionalism - Art Deco styles, Talavijas Street 33

House in Functionalism - Art Deco styles, Talavijas Street 33.

Neo-Gothic style building in Latgales Street 147, Ludza

Neo-Gothic style building in Latgales Street 147.

Repairs in Latgales Street 149

House after repairs in Latgales Street 149. Progress?


Ludza Catholic church - built in 1995

The beautiful Ludza Catholic church complete recently - in 1995.

Statue of Our Lady in place of apparition

Statue of Ludza Virgin in location where it has appeared, erected in 1934.


Pictures taken in 17th May 2008.

 

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