Gulbenes travel and Heritage Centre

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Bānītis NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY The only general usage narrow gauge railway line in the Baltic States. Exploitation stared in 1903. Interested in persons are offered different festivities; special crises can be organized for groups with renting of rolling stock.Address: 12 Viestura street, Gulbene, ph.+371 64473037, e-mail: info@banitis.lv www.banitis.lv Vecgulbene manor Started formation in the 17th century. Since 1802 estate belong to baron von Wolff family.

There are two castles in the estate – White and Red. White Castle restoration works started in 2005. Surrounded by wide landscape park with ponds. Ambit – manor outbuilding and dwelling houses. Address: between Brīvības, Rēzeknes and Parka streets, Gulbene, ph.+371 64474800, e-mail: baltapils@baltapils., www.baltapils.lv, Gulbene Evangelic Lutheran Church Built in 1838 – 1843 in Classical style. During World War II bell tower was destroyed, the organ and altarpiece were lost.

Until nowadays Gothic style oak altar is preserved (the second half of 19th century), pulpit and rostrum (18th /19th cent.). Monument to M. Luther.Address: 15 Brīvības street, Gulbene, ph. +371 26516480 Gulbene History and Arts Museum Founded in 1982. The museum offers persistent exposition on the history of Gulbene and thematic exhibitions, permanent open ethnographic fund exposition in Vecgulbene manor barn, excursions around the town and the district. Address: 10 Brīvības street, Gulbene, ph. +371 64473098, e-mail: muzejs@gulbene., www.gulbenesmuzejs.lv Youth’s (Swan) park Is situated in the very centre of the town. Fountain and the sculpture by J. Zariņš “ Swans”, has become a symbol of the town. Address: between Rīga, Līkā, O. Kalpaka and Ozolu street, Gulbene.