Rēzekne is located 242 kilometers east of the capital city Riga, at the intersection of the Moscow-Riga and St. Petersburg-Warsaw international railway and highway. It is the central city of Latgale region in eastern Latvia. The city is an important economic, historical, and cultural center of the Latgale region, and is also the seventh largest city in Latvia.

Rēzekne boasts a long history, picturesque scenery, pristine forests, sparkling lakes, and exquisite traditional pottery craftsmanship, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. The Latgale Freedom Monument, known locally as “Mara of Latgale,” is the symbol of Rēzekne city, recognized as one of the most significant and greatest sculptures in Latvia, drawing many visitors from afar. The ruins of Rēzekne Castle Hill on the riverbank quietly narrate the heroic struggle history of the ancient Latgallians from the 9th to the 13th century. In addition, the Rēzekne Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, established in the 1930s, the Latgale Culture and History Museum with precious paintings and ceramics, and the majestic Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral in Rēzekne showcase the local history, culture, and artistic life to visitors from around the world.

Rēzekne
Reasons to Visit: Seventh largest city in Latvia
Continent: Europe
Country/Region: Latvia
Province/State: Rēzekne
City: Rēzekne