Discover Madona

Madona offers visitors a range of themes to shape their stay: local history and archaeology, art and local crafts, as well as walks and outdoor activities. The sights and activities each have a different focus. If you are looking for a hotel in Madona, you can first consider which of these aspects of the town interests you most.

Museum, archaeology and local history

The Madona Local History and Art Museum was founded in 1944. It features a permanent exhibition on the region’s archaeology. The museum also holds more than 134,000 objects in its collection. This figure describes the size of the collection, while the permanent exhibition offers a specific thematic focus. The collection and exhibition topic therefore provide two distinct ways to explore your interest in regional history.

The museum offers guided tours in Madona and the surrounding district, so its tour programme extends beyond the town. Whether you are interested in the exhibition, the size of the collection or a guided tour, these options offer different ways to engage with history.

Listen to stories and explore Madona on foot

On the “Audio gids pa Madonu” route, you can listen to stories using the izi.Travel app or by scanning a QR code. The “Pastaiga pa Raiņa ielu – Esam augstāk!” walk has a different focus: decorative height markings can be found on both pavements of Raiņa Street. The main difference between the two experiences is what they draw your attention to—audible stories in one case, and markings along the walk in the other.

Another way to get to know Madona is the interactive Roadgames game “Pāris metrus virs zemes: Madona”. It is designed to let you explore the town in a playful way. Together with the audio route and the walk, it offers a choice of different ways to discover the town: listen to stories, find height markings or try an interactive game.

Workshops and contemporary art

Local attractions also vary in their focus. Domu pietura is a home winery that offers guided tours. Madonas karameles offers caramel-making workshops. The Marikas-Peilānes pottery workshop is located in Madona, while Maboca is a contemporary art gallery in the town. Alongside a museum visit, options include a tour at a home winery, a caramel-making workshop, and venues for ceramics and contemporary art.

These names represent different interests and are not interchangeable: a guided tour, a workshop, a pottery studio and a gallery each refer to a different kind of cultural experience. If you choose Madona with an interest in art or crafts, these distinctions can help shape your plans.

Saieta Square and the autumn festival

A fountain with walkways crossing its pool is the central feature of Saieta Square in Madona. The autumn festival “Kartupeļu svētki” is also held in the square. It has been a tradition for more than 20 years. The square is therefore defined both by its distinctive fountain feature and by the festival. If you plan your trip around “Kartupeļu svētki”, check the specific event dates before making your plans.

Walks and outdoor activities

There are other, clearly distinct options for getting active. Roller skiing is possible in Smeceres sils, where bicycles are also available to rent. Mīlestības graviņa is a pleasant place for a walk in Madona. Together with the walk along Raiņa Street, these offer different options to consider: roller skiing, bicycle hire or walks, including one with decorative height markings. These distinctions can help you choose Madona based on the type of activity that best suits your stay.

Whether your main interest is archaeology, art, local attractions or outdoor activities, Madona offers a range of themes to consider when planning your trip. This focus can also be a useful starting point when looking for a hotel in Madona.

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