Laucesa – Culture, History and Landscape
Accommodation in Laucesa
The Sabiedriskais centrs “Laucesa” at 19 Laucesa anchors a tangible cultural connection in the village. The surrounding area offers a range of themes, from manor house architecture and churches to river landscapes and nature trails. If you would like to consider cultural history and landscape equally when planning your trip, Laucesa offers several points of interest.
Laucesa at a glance
- The Sabiedriskais centrs “Laucesa” is located at 19 Laucesa, Laucesa, in Laucesas pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads, LV-5461.
- The Laucesas pagasts library is on the second floor of the centre.
- Didrihšteinas Manor is in the Laucesa area, in Lenderņa, in Laucesas pagasts.
- The Austrumsēlijas dabas taka “Purlande” nature trail crosses four bridges over a ravine and a stream.
- In the wider region, the Laucesa River has hilly banks with canyon-like sections.
Where can you experience culture in Laucesa?
The Laucesas pagasts library is on the second floor of the Sabiedriskais centrs “Laucesa”. The centre has also hosted cultural events on specific dates. From 10 to 30 April 2026, Alekseja Kosiņeca’s solo art exhibition “Daudzkrāsainās pasaules” was held there. A creative workshop in December 2024 focused on Christmas decorations and puzuri. The library, art exhibition and workshop offer different cultural connections to consider when getting to know the area.
What architectural history can you find in the area?
Didrihšteinas (Laucesas) Manor is located in Lenderņa, in Laucesas pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads. Its manor house is a red-brick building with a small neo-Gothic tower on one side. For architecture enthusiasts, the combination of brickwork and a tower on the side is a distinctive detail.
In the Laucesa area, the wooden Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul was built between 1921 and 1923 on the site of an older wooden church that burned down in 1920. The sequence is clear: construction of the church followed the fire the previous year. As early as 1665, Jesuits from Ilūkste served one of Zemgale’s oldest churches in the area.
What memorials and commemorations are part of the area?
The Polish Soldiers’ Cemetery is located at 2 Peski in Laucesa, in Laucesas pagasts. At a commemorative event on 10 November, candles were lit on the soldiers’ graves. People joined priests in remembering the deceased in prayer. Thus, alongside architectural history and cultural events, a specific act of commemoration is also among the themes associated with Laucesa.
What landscapes and nature trails are described?
In the wider region around Laucesa, the Laucesa River has hilly banks with canyon-like sections, and the route offers scenic views. Another natural attraction nearby is the Austrumsēlijas dabas taka “Purlande” nature trail. Its four bridges crossing a ravine and a stream are a distinctive feature. The trail was established around the oldest giant oak in Laucesas pagasts. Riverbanks and viewpoints on the one hand, and bridges along a nature trail on the other, offer different ways to experience the landscape.
Discover more destinations: Kumbuļi, Medumi, Saliena, Daugavpils, Naujene, Svente, Mīšteļi, Vabole.
FAQ
Where is the Sabiedriskais centrs “Laucesa”?
The address is 19 Laucesa, Laucesa, in Laucesas pagasts. The Laucesas pagasts library is on the second floor.
What is distinctive about the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in the area?
The wooden Roman Catholic church was built between 1921 and 1923 on the site of an older wooden church that burned down in 1920.
What is known about the Purlande Nature Trail?
The trail crosses four bridges over a ravine and a stream. It was established around the oldest giant oak in Laucesas pagasts.
For the broader travel overview: Daugavpils Novads.
