На рубеже Латвии, удивительный город Краслава

About 45 kilometers from Daugavpils, upstream on the Daugava River, lies the small but surprisingly cozy town of Kraslava. Despite its modest size (just over 9.2 square kilometers), the town manages to stretch across both banks of the great river. Today, just under 7,000 residents live here, but this place has a truly rich history. The first written mention of Kraslava dates back to 1558, and it received official city status in 1923. In this video, we'll take a drive through the picturesque streets of Kraslava and explore its main attractions. We'll see the famous Kraslava Castle of the Counts Platers, visit local churches, and, of course, cross the Daugava. Enjoy watching! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, like, and share your thoughts in the comments! 🚲🎥🔥 [00:00] — Kraslava's central square and the coat-of-arms fountain. [01:39] — Monument to the victims of Soviet repressions and deportations. [02:41] — Lačplėša Street: history, population, and facts about the city. [04:06] — Roman Catholic Church of St. Louis. [04:56] — Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky. [10:16] — Bus station and the picturesque Janupite River with its waterfall. [11:53] — Administration building and Lutheran church under reconstruction. [12:45] — Walk through the grounds of the Plater castle complex. [16:34] — Kraslava State Gymnasium. [17:08] — Assessing the city's hilly terrain: a steep descent on a scooter. [18:50] — The road to Paternieki (the border with Belarus). [20:15] — The bridge over the Daugava: crossing the border between Latgale and Selija. [21:35] — Panoramic views of Kraslava from Selija and the finale. #latvija #kraslava #latgale