Daugavpils Synagogue
Daugavpils sinagoga
The city's only surviving synagogue, housing an exhibition on the history of the Jewish community and materials related to the Rothko family.
Before World War II, about half of Daugavpils' residents were Jewish, and dozens of synagogues once stood in the city. Only the Kadish Synagogue, built in 1850, survives; it was restored in 2006. The interior exhibition covers the history of the local Jewish community and the Holocaust. It also displays memorabilia linked to the family of Mark Rothko, whose children attended the restoration ceremony. Opening hours are irregular, so contact the synagogue in advance to arrange a visit. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Opening hours
Hours vary; visits by appointment
Nearby sights
- Rīgas iela & Unity House
- Daugavpils Regional and Art Museum
- Latgale Zoo
- Daugavpils Shot Factory
- Saints Boris and Gleb Cathedral
- Church Hill
- Mark Rothko Art Centre
- Daugavpils Fortress