Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils
Religious Site Orthodox cathedral in Daugavpils with distinctive domes
19th‑century Orthodox cathedral in Daugavpils with Neo‑Byzantine features; draws visitors for services, iconography and its place in the city’s historic centre.
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Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the city of Daugavpils in southeastern Latvia. The cathedral is dedicated to the two saints Boris and Gleb and serves the local Orthodox community.
The building is notable for its Orthodox liturgical interior elements such as an iconostasis and domed roof forms typical of Russian Orthodox church architecture. It functions as a place of worship and community religious events.
The cathedral stands within the urban centre of Daugavpils, the second-largest city in Latvia, close to other civic and cultural facilities.
How to Get to Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils #
Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral is located in the centre of Daugavpils. Daugavpils is served by regular trains and intercity buses from Riga (train journey roughly 3 hours); from Daugavpils central station or main bus stops the cathedral is a short walk (about 10-15 minutes) into the city centre. By car the drive from Riga is approximately 230 km (around 3 hours) along the main roads toward the southeast.
Tips for Visiting Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils #
- Visit Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral outside main service times if you want an uninterrupted view of the interior iconostasis and decoration-weekday mornings are often quieter than Sundays.
- Take time to study the exterior domes and the building's Byzantine-style details from the square; many visitors rush inside and miss the sculptural and mosaic work on the façades.
Best Time to Visit Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils #
For Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral in Daugavpils, late spring to early autumn offers milder weather and easier access, while summer sees the highest visitor numbers.
Weather & Climate near Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils #
Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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