"Kraslava - former land of noblemen Von Platers" Kraslava by Raimix

Kraslava Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 25 photos

Kraslava is a small town in Latvian Latgala region. The population is about 11000. It is not very old city, Kraslava name was firstly mentioned in 1558, but later, from first half of 18th century it started to develop much faster after nobleman Ludvig Plater got it.

Kraslava is mostly famous about its Catholic Church and Plater’s still not reconstructed palace.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Look to off the beaten path Latvian side.
Cons:Nothing much to see.
In a nutshell:Escape to Plater's area.

Last visit to Kraslava: Nov 2008
Intro Updated Jun 24, 2009
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St. Donatus Church Things to Do (2)

Church was finished to construct at 1767 in baroque style. Italian Antonio Paraco designed it. In fact, this place was... more travel advice

Palace of Platers Things to Do (2)

Von Plater family constructed palace and park around at middle of 18th century. It was used for residential purposes.... more travel advice

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HORSCHECK Jan 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

Raimis, lovely little page about this very off the beaten path place. Happy new year 2011 from snowy Germany.