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World War II Museum, Latvia: what it is and when to go

World War II Museum is a museum (2. Pasaules kara muzejs) in Latvia (Aglona). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Museum · Museums and art
Local name
2. Pasaules kara muzejs
Where
Latvia · Daugavpils iela 42, LV-5304, Aglona
Best time
May to September.
Nearest airport
RIX Riga, 206 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
56.13021, 27.0055

What it is and where

World War II Museum is a museum (2. Pasaules kara muzejs) in Latvia (Aglona).

It is in Aglona, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 587 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 56.13021, 27.0055; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Museums and art places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit World War II Museum is May to September.

  1. JanPossible7:17
  2. FebPossible9:15
  3. MarPossible11:26
  4. AprPossible13:54
  5. MayBest time16:04
  6. JunBest time17:19
  7. JulBest time16:48
  8. AugBest time14:51
  9. SepBest time12:26
  10. OctPossible10:03
  11. NovBetter not7:51
  12. DecPossible6:40

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Latvia

To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.

More in Latvia: Museums and art

Every Latvia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is World War II Museum?

It is a museum (2. Pasaules kara muzejs in the local language) in Latvia.

When is the best time to visit World War II Museum?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40.

How do you get to World War II Museum?

The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 206 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona, Pasta un informācijas muzejs, dabas parks „Cirīša ezers”. The rest is in the Latvia guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.