Discover Lizums: Manor, Museums and Regional Culture

• Lizuma Manor was built around the middle of the 19th century in the English Gothic Revival style.
• The original interior is best preserved in the “Blue Hall” (“Zilā zāle”).
• The park of Lizuma Manor covers approximately five hectares.
• The Lizuma Local History Museum presents regional history, notable personalities and a sculpture collection by Vilis Zvaigznītis.
• A guided tour of the local history museum is intended for up to six people, lasts 1 to 1.5 hours and costs EUR 6.00.

Lizuma Manor is an important point of reference. Otto Gotlībs von Wolff acquired the estate in 1836; the present manor house was built around the middle of the 19th century in the English Gothic Revival style. The preserved interior is also relevant for understanding its history: the original interior is best preserved in the “Blue Hall” (“Zilā zāle”). The park of Lizuma Manor covers approximately five hectares and complements the ensemble with a larger outdoor area.

Further traces of history are spread across different places in Lizums. The Lizums Windmill was built in the first half of the 19th century. The parish cultural centre is located in the former estate granary. Lizums railway station was built at a convenient junction of dirt roads. These buildings represent different aspects of the area’s history, without suggesting that they should be combined into a single tour.

The Lizuma Local History Museum focuses on the history of the region, the writer Apsīšu Jēkabs and other regional personalities. It also includes a sculpture collection by Vilis Zvaigznītis. The stated guided-tour details are important for planning: the museum offers guided tours for groups of up to six people. The duration is 1 to 1.5 hours, and the price is EUR 6.00.

The townscape also includes more contemporary artistic references. The “Saulieši” house of the Brekte family of artists contains an exhibition hall for the professional artists of the Brekte family. In the centre of the parish, the sculpture “Tautumeita” by Lea Davidova-Medene stands beside the bus stop. This bus stop is based on an artistic concept by Patricija and Kristians Brekte and was created on 13 August 2011 by participants in the parish festival under the direction of a group of artists.

Various gatherings take place at “Kalaņģi” in the vicinity of Lizums, where you can learn about old traditions and crafts. Lizums’ literary audio trail is also associated with Apsīšu Jēkabs. It runs around the writer’s birthplace, “Kalaņģi”, and returns to the starting point. For planning purposes, the fixed route is particularly relevant: the audio trail begins and ends at the starting point. No duration or difficulty level is specified.

The Velēna Church in the vicinity of Lizums was consecrated in 1898. It houses a permanent exhibition on the history of the church and the parish. Another sculpture is “Gosupes velns”, created by Lizums resident Vilis Zvaigznītis. It stands in the surrounding area at the junction of the Velēna–Lizums road and an old road.

When searching for a hotel in Lizums, it is worth deciding on your priorities before booking. Those mainly interested in architectural history can include Lizuma Manor, the windmill and the parish cultural centre in their selection. For museum and art interests, the local history museum, “Saulieši” and the sculptures in the townscape offer different themes. The “Ozoli” bistro in the centre of Lizums serves hot meals and prepares food to take away.

If you would like to compare other destinations with Lizums, you can also find Velēna, Daukstes, Stāmeriena and Galgauska. For further comparisons, you can also look at Gulbene, Stāķi, Namsadi and Litene. This makes it possible to assess whether Lizums, as a culturally oriented place to stay, suits your travel interests.

What is the most important historic building in Lizums?

Lizuma Manor was built around the middle of the 19th century in the English Gothic Revival style. The original interior is best preserved in the “Blue Hall” (“Zilā zāle”), and the park covers approximately five hectares.

How large is a guided tour at the local history museum?

The Lizuma Local History Museum offers guided tours for up to six people. They last 1 to 1.5 hours and cost EUR 6.00.

What does the Lizuma Local History Museum show?

The museum presents materials on the history of the region, the writer Apsīšu Jēkabs and other regional personalities. It also includes a sculpture collection by Vilis Zvaigznītis.

What is the Lizums literary audio trail?

The literary audio trail runs around the birthplace of Apsīšu Jēkabs, “Kalaņģi”, and returns to the starting point.

Is there an exhibition on church history in the vicinity of Lizums?

Yes. The Velēna Church in the vicinity of Lizums was consecrated in 1898. It houses a permanent exhibition on the history of the church and the parish.

For the higher-level travel overview: Gulbene Municipality.