Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory Museum

The Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory, founded in 1885, is the oldest ammunition factory in Northern Europe, the only factory of its kind in the Baltic states, and one of the oldest industrial heritage sites in Latvia. It is home to Europe’s only operational lead shot tower. Over the centuries, the factory has been producing high quality hunting shots and continues to do so today. The factory preserves equipment and structures from the 19th century, which have been supplemented before and after the World Wars.

Modern equipment is used to produce ammunition. Visitors can see the historical exhibition and the shot casting workshop, as well as climb the unique 31.5-metre-high tower of the plant, beneath which a 13.5-metre-deep cooling well is situated. This factory is a popular tourist destination that attracts both local and foreign visitors, enabling them to discover the industrial heritage of the 19th century and see the old machinery in action. After the factory tour, visitors can test the products made at the shooting range of the factory.