Svente: Church, Manor House and Tank Collection
Accommodation in Svente
An 1800 church, walking paths in the park of Jaunsvente Manor and a renovated former manor house give Svente specific cultural and accommodation themes. The “Kara tehnikas kolekcija” collection can also be precisely identified by its named tanks.
Svente at a glance
- The “St. Michael’s Archangel Roman Catholic Church” was built in 1800 by the landowner Casimir Plater-Zyberk.
- The church is a rectangular stone building: 26 metres long, 16 metres wide and 8 metres high. There are three wooden altars inside.
- Jaunsvente Manor Park has a network of walking paths.
- “Sventes muiža” is a renovated former count’s manor house with modern amenities and operates as a hotel.
- The “Sventes Muiža” restaurant follows the traditions of classic European cuisine.
- The “Kara tehnikas kolekcija” collection includes the T-34, IS-2 and IS-2M tanks.
What makes Svente’s church distinctive?
The history of the Catholic church’s construction is specific: the landowner Casimir Plater-Zyberk had it built in 1800. Its architectural form is also described precisely. It is a rectangular stone building measuring 26 metres long, 16 metres wide and 8 metres high.
The figures make its proportions clear: the church is ten metres longer than it is wide, and its height is exactly half its width. In addition to these structural details, there is also a feature of its furnishings: inside are three wooden altars. This offers different perspectives on the same building—its date of construction, its external dimensions and the altars inside.
What does Jaunsvente Manor Park offer?
Jaunsvente Manor Park has a network of walking paths. This sets it apart from the church: the focus there is on its architecture and furnishings, while the park is defined by its paths. If you would like to consider walking paths as well as architecture when planning your trip, this offers another way to shape your stay.
What information is available about the hotel and restaurant?
“Sventes muiža” combines two aspects in one named accommodation option: the former count’s manor house has been renovated, furnished with modern amenities and operates as a hotel.
The “Sventes Muiža” restaurant follows the traditions of classic European cuisine. Restaurant details may change, so check the latest information before visiting. Accommodation and dining are two separate planning considerations: choosing a hotel and the culinary focus of a restaurant.
What does the “Kara tehnikas kolekcija” collection include?
The collection includes three specifically named tanks: the T-34, IS-2 and IS-2M. If you would like to include the collection in your plans, check in advance whether a visit is possible and under what conditions.
Discover more destinations: Kumbuļi, Ezeriņi, Laucesa, Saliena, Daugavpils, Vabole, Naujene, Šengeida.
FAQ
When was the church built?
The landowner Casimir Plater-Zyberk had the church built in 1800.
What are the church’s dimensions?
The rectangular stone building is 26 metres long, 16 metres wide and 8 metres high. There are three wooden altars inside.
Which tanks are included in the “Kara tehnikas kolekcija” collection?
The collection includes the T-34, IS-2 and IS-2M tanks. If you are planning a visit, check beforehand whether the collection is accessible and under what conditions.
For the main travel overview: Daugavpils Municipality.
