Madona
Accommodation in Madona
Those who want to get to know Madona in different ways will find connections to regional history, art and activities in town. A museum with a permanent exhibition and guided tours is complemented by audio and walking experiences, a gallery and creative activities. This lets you take different interests into account when planning your trip, without committing to just one way of discovering the area.
Madona at a glance
The Madona Local History and Art Museum was founded in 1944 and preserves more than 134,000 objects. Its permanent exhibition focuses on the archaeology of the region. Other ways to get to know Madona include the “Audio gids pa Madonu” route, a walk along Raiņa Street, and the interactive Roadgames game “Pāris metrus virs zemes: Madona.” Roller skiing is available at Smeceres sils, where bicycles are also available to rent.
What does the museum offer for a cultural stay?
The Madona Local History and Art Museum offers a tangible introduction to the region’s history through its permanent exhibition on regional archaeology. The collection comprises more than 134,000 objects, and the permanent exhibition is a dedicated destination for anyone with a particular interest in archaeology. Founded in 1944, the museum combines a long institutional history with a clearly defined exhibition theme.
The museum also offers guided tours in the town of Madona and the surrounding municipality. If you would like to include a guided tour in your plans, you can take this wider geographical area into account. A visit focused on the permanent exhibition and a guided introduction to Madona or the municipality thus offer distinct cultural experiences.
What routes take you through Madona’s stories?
The “Audio gids pa Madonu” route offers stories to listen to: you can use the izi.Travel app or scan a QR code. This audio format is suited to travellers who prefer to take in information by listening rather than focusing exclusively on an exhibition. Another way to explore is the “Pastaiga pa Raiņa ielu – Esam augstāk!” walk. Decorative height markers are located on both sidewalks of Raiņa Street. This gives the walk a distinct visual theme without requiring an additional activity.
The interactive Roadgames game “Pāris metrus virs zemes: Madona” is another way to get to know Madona. It may appeal to travellers who prefer an interactive approach. The audio route, marked walk and game are different formats, so you can choose the type of engagement with the town that best suits your interests.
Where can you find art and hands-on activities?
Maboca is a contemporary art gallery in Madona. The Marikas-Peilānes ceramic workshop is also located in Madona. Together with the art museum, these places offer culture lovers several different themes to consider when planning a trip: regional archaeology, contemporary art and ceramics.
If you would like to try something yourself, you could consider Madonas karameles and its caramel-making workshops. Domu pietura is a home winery that offers guided tours. These activities have different focuses: a caramel workshop on the one hand, and a guided tour of a home winery on the other. You can therefore consider whether you would prefer to include a creative activity or a guided tour in your plans.
What can you plan for walks and events?
Mīlestības graviņa is a pleasant place for a walk in Madona. If you would like to include some time outdoors in your trip, you can note it as a walking destination. Smeceres sils offers another option for getting active: roller skiing is available there, and bicycles can be rented. These two activities suit different preferences and may be relevant to your plans independently of one another.
A fountain, with crossings over its basin, is the central feature of Saieta Square. The square also hosts the autumn festival “Kartupeļu svētki,” a tradition that has continued for more than 20 years. If you are planning your trip around the festival, be sure to check the dates separately.
Which other destination pages can you compare?
If you would like to compare Madona with other destination pages in the same wider area, you can also find information here about Lautere, Tīrumskanuļi, Kalsnava, Bērzaune, Dzelzava, Ozoli, Cesvaine and Jaunlubāna.
FAQ
What does the permanent exhibition at the Madona Local History and Art Museum show?
It focuses on the archaeology of the region. The museum also preserves more than 134,000 objects in its collection.
How can you use the “Audio gids pa Madonu” audio route?
You can listen to stories in the izi.Travel app or by scanning a QR code.
What activities are available at Smeceres sils?
Roller skiing is available there, and bicycles can be rented.
For the wider travel overview: Madonas Novads.
