Slutišķi Village and Old Believers’ Rural Courtyard
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Slutiski old believers’ village is situated in Slutiski, Naujene parish, on the right bank of the Daugava river. In Naujene Local History Museum holdings for the fшrst time Slutiski as a village was mentioned in 1785.
Rectangle log house buildings covered with gabled of for-sided roof are on the basis of all buildings. Decoration of houses is similar to our neighbours, wood carving masters – the Slavs. Slavonic architectural traditions basically are expressed in magnificent decorations of facades, window frames and doors.
In 1986 archaeological excavations were carried out [...]Slutiski old believers’ village is situated in Slutiski, Naujene parish, on the right bank of the Daugava river. In Naujene Local History Museum holdings for the fшrst time Slutiski as a village was mentioned in 1785.
Rectangle log house buildings covered with gabled of for-sided roof are on the basis of all buildings. Decoration of houses is similar to our neighbours, wood carving masters – the Slavs. Slavonic architectural traditions basically are expressed in magnificent decorations of facades, window frames and doors.
In 1986 archaeological excavations were carried out on village’s territory. Burials (15th- 17th century) were discovered there. From 1998 the village is considered as an ethnographical monument.
In Slutišķi village it is possible to see outdoor exposition “Rural Court of Slutiški”– unique example of spiritual and household culture. Exposition consists from two parts: “Old Believers’ House” and “Horse harnesses and tools in Daugavpils region”.
Opening hours:
May – September
Wednesday – Sunday 10:00-18:00
Monday, Tuesday – closed
Entry fees:
*Entrance ticket to the outdoor exposition “Rural Court of Slutiški”:
1.50 € – adults
1.00 € – children, students, seniors
4.00 € – family ticket (maximum 2 adults and maximum 5 children up to 18 years old)
*Joint ticket to the outdoor exposition “Rural Court of Slutiški” and Naujene Local History Museum
2.50 € – adults
1.50 € – children, students, seniors
Excursions:
Thematic excursions in “Daugavas loki” nature park (guide services for a group):
* Markova cognitive path – 4.50 € (for a group up 10 persons); 7.00 € (for a group from 11 up to 35 persons)
* “Slutiški” old believers’ village – 4.50 € (for a group up 10 persons); 7.00 € (for a group from 11 up to 35 persons)
To order an excursion please contact Naujene Local History Museum – tel. +371 26532508 or +371 29468988 www.visitdaugavpils.lv