History of city Vilani (Welonen) region Latgale in photos
A small historical reference
Vilani - Center Vilani region, located on the east of Latvia, Latgale, on the River Malta. The first written mention - 1495. Previous name - Velony (Wielona). By the middle of XIX century in the city working sawmill, spinning flax plant for the leather industry, the mills and much more.
Attractions - Roman Catholic Church of St. Michelis, Vilani manor.
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Factory of Jankowski, 1879 |
Panorama of city, 1921 |
The manor |
Staging "Latgalian summer", 1976 |
Station Vilani, 1928 |
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