Soldiers' barracks Infrastructure
Located in the southwestern and northern parts of the Daugavgrīva fortress. They were originally built in the 19th century. 20s - 50s. Part of the soldiers' barracks had a basement, which housed kitchens, washing and laundry rooms. In the courtyards of the buildings there were toilets, outbuildings and wells.
In the 1920s–1940s, when the Latvian Army was stationed in the Daugavpils Fortress, soldiers of the Zemgale Division Regiment lived in the barracks buildings.
During the Soviet years, the buildings were significantly rebuilt and used by aviation school cadets.
Today, the buildings are not in use and can only be viewed from the outside.
Used sources and references:
Guide. Daugavpils Fortress. Heritage. Tourism. Culture. 2022
Walking tour of Daugavpils (Dinaburgas) Fortress. Tourist guide. 2020