Other attractions nearby

It is certainly of interest to you which kind of entertainments can be offered more, except SPA resort, when living in Marciena Manor! Please note the most favourite ones!   

- Orthodox Church of Marciena, built in approx.1860 architect Jānis Baumanis. (0,5 km, 15 min. to walking);
- Restaurant, pubs, market and shops ( ~ 11 km), whih can be reahed by taxi or city public transport from Marciena to Madona city ;
 - Broad offer from Tourism Information Centre in Madona about the most intresting places, manor and country farms in Madona District (dist. 5 – 30 km from Marcienas manor);
- „Smeceres Pubs”(6 km);
- „Lido” Mountain (20 km);
- Gaiziņkalns (20 km, both are located close to each other);
- Rēķu Mountain (20 km)
- Castles in Cesvaine palace and Grasi palace (Cesvaine from manor - 40 km, both castles on the other with 4 km dist.).
Cesvaine palace description: A recognized monument of eclectism. It was built from 1890 to 1897 by architects Grizenbach and Dinklage. The palace is undergoing recnstruction after having been damaged in a fire. The surrounding park (33 ha) is the largest in Madona district with about 70 species of trees and bushes.
Grasi palace description: A two-storeyed manor built in 1784 with four- column portico in the front . Since 1820 von Kalen family has owned the place. Presently it houses a children ‘s village and a Grasu pils hotel-  guest home.
- Writer Rudolfs Blaumanis’s memorial museum „Braki”, musicians brothers Jurjani memorial museum „Mengeli”- (25 km, 20 min. from manor)
- Horses riding „Stikliņi”(14 km, please register your visits in advance by phone +371 26534658);
- Teici and Krustkalna nature reserves (Please register your visits in advance);
- Farm ”Sveki” (Berzaunes municipality) is the biggest and the most modern rabbit farm in the Baltics. Rabbits are held not only in cages, but also outside in the ”Garden of rabbits” where they can be caressed and treated with carrots.  There is a special premise in the farm with a glass window so that tourists could see what is happening inside.  (3 km, please register your visits in advance);
- Farm ”Livi” (Berzaunes municipality) is the biggest goat herd in Latvia, about 80 goats are bred here.  An opportunity to watch the process of cheese-making and taste the goods made.  Those arriving around 17:00 can observe how goats are milked. (4 km, book in advance to reception);
- Workshop of the ceramist Jānis Seiksts. Ceramics workshop, water-colour paintings, a possibility to buy articles. (to Madona, 11 km, please register your visits in advance);
- Kalsnava basketry. Visitors can watch the work of wattlers, see wattled baskets, furniture and different household objects. A possibility to buy wattle-works. (6 km, please register your visits in advance);
- The farm ”Jankalni”(Vestienas municipality) is growing and collecting berries by the shore of Kala Lake – bush blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and other berries that tourists may taste, pick and buy.  All this will be supplemented by the interesting stories of the landlord.  A tasty offer!

And much different interesting things!