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Aglona

Aglona.
Photo: Dainis Matisons uploaded and derivative work: MrPanyGoff, CC BY 2.0

Spend half a day in Aglona for the Basilica and Bread Museum; add the hillfort walk if you have a car and spare time.

Aglona is a small pilgrimage town in Latgale, best known for its Italian Baroque Basilica of the Assumption (built 1768–1780) and the Bread Museum. The sights sit close together, so half a day covers the main stops, with extra time for the Magdalen Castle Mound if you drive.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep (Basilica feast days in Aug draw crowds)
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, few services open)
Airports
Riga (RIX) · Vilnius (VNO)
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Aglona: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
  • Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
  • Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
  • Latvia ↗Latvia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Latvian sources for your passport.
  • Latvia ↗Borders with Russia and Belarus are not routes for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near them.
  • Latvia ↗Validate public transport tickets when you board in Riga; inspectors fine unvalidated riders.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aglona110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Aglona, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Basilica of the AssumptionAglona Bread MuseumMagdalen Castle Mound
Airports
RIX Riga Airport (Most travellers reach Aglona via Riga; onward bus or car to Aglona, check timetables.) · VNO Vilnius Airport (Alternative gateway; onward travel to Aglona by bus or car, check timetables.)

Map of Aglona

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

DaugavpilsRēzekneBraslaǔJēkabpilsŠarkaŭščynaMadonaPastavyUtena

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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

  2. Feb

    Avoid

  3. Mar

    Avoid

  4. Apr

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  5. May

    Best

  6. Jun

    Best

  7. Jul

    Best

  8. Aug

    Best

  9. Sep

    Best

  10. Oct

    not flagged

  11. Nov

    Avoid

  12. Dec

    Avoid

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Aglona: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is compact and walkable: the Basilica and the Bread Museum are within a short walk of each other. Aglona sits at the junction of the P60 and P62 highways, 40 km northeast of Daugavpils and 234 km from Riga; a car or the bus from Daugavpils is the practical way in.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Daugavpilsgo

Door to door: About 1 h by car

Bus or car via the P60/P62 highways

Aglona is 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Daugavpils; confirm bus times before you go.

Rēzeknecaution

Door to door: check

Car or bus via the regional roads

A longer hop across Latgale; check connections.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Local guesthouse or B&B

Small options near the town centre; check availability

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€15–25 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
€25–40 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
High
€40 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Aglona is safe for visitors; the main risk is limited services after dark, so keep to well-lit areas and carry a phone.
  • Few places to eat or sleep: book summer beds ahead.
  • Basilica and Bread Museum opening hours vary: check before you go.
  • Bus service from Daugavpils is limited: confirm times before you set out.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

Latvia hosts foreign consulates in Riga; check the nearest embassy for your nationality.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Aglona → Daugavpils: check

Say or show

  • Atvainojiet — Excuse me / Sorry (atvaino-jiet)
  • Paldies — Thank you (paldies)
  • Cik tas maksā? — How much is it? (tsik tas maksā)
  • Kur ir tualete? — Where is the bathroom? (kur ir tualete)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aglona. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (Basilica feast days in Aug draw crowds) · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, few services open) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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