Latvia

Under the Snow and Between the Cement

Since 2009, an imposing school building complex has lay empty, a silent witness to a tumultuous past. Once home to a colony for juvenile delinquents, this school has a complex history spanning more than two decades of educational and social activity. A History of Opportunities and Transformations The institute opened its doors back in 1991 […]

February 15, 2024
The Mežciems Sanatorium

Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Daugava River, amidst lush pine forests, lies the historic Mežciems Sanatorium complex, once a beacon of health and vitality. However, in recent years, this place has become a symbol of neglect and decay, reflecting the challenges faced by its owners and the Daugavpils City Council. A Historical Epic: […]

February 15, 2024
Lazdonas Muiža

The Lazdona Manor, located in the vicinity of the town of Madona, has a history dating back to the second half of the 16th century. It has changed hands several times over the centuries, each of which has left an indelible mark on the evolution of the building. The History In the 17th century, the […]

February 4, 2024
The Veckalsnava Lutheran Church

The Veckalsnava Lutheran Church, located in the parish of Kalsnava in Madona County, is in ruins, but its history goes back centuries. Location Positioned near the P37 road (Pļaviņas-Madona) and Kalsnava Lake, this church has gone through times of destruction and rebirth. History According to the chronicles of the Kalsnava church, the first Lutheran church […]

February 3, 2024
Skrunda-1, secret town of Soviet Union

Two people, one woman and one man, the last one without hand and the woman with burned face. They should have a grey jacket with dirty and ripped trousers, sitting both on old chairs at the both sides of the entrance. Just one purpose was in their mind: to not let anyone to get inside!

April 2, 2017