Aglona
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Aglona (Latgalian: Aglyuna, Lithuanian: Agluona, Russian: Аглона, hist. German: Aglohn) is a village in Preiļi Municipality, Latvia. It is located 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of the city of Daugavpils.
Aglona
Latgalian: Aglyuna | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 56°08′N 27°01′E | |
Country | Latvia |
Municipality | Preiļi Municipality |
Parish | Aglona Parish |
Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 874 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | LV-5304 Aglona |
Located on the narrow strip of land between the lakes Cirišs and Egles, the present-day village is the result of merger of three settlements: Aglona, Somerseta and Jaunciems. The scenery of the surrounding area attracts visitors during the summer.[citation needed] Traditionally, many families from Russia spend their summers in the countryside near Aglona.[citation needed] The nearby Sacrifice Island (Latvian: Upursala), Devil's Lake (Latvian: Velnezers), and the Madelanu Castle Mound are among the most beautiful places in Latvia.[citation needed] The surrounding pine forests have suffered from excessive logging in recent years.[when?]