An old, worn three-story building reminiscent of a forgotten fortress stands empty in Daugavpils. Peeling paint and damaged brickwork with plants growing from cracks add to its eerie charm. Under a cloudy sky, it looms over the quiet street below. A partially visible warning sign hints at past significance.

An old, worn three-story building reminiscent of a forgotten fortress stands empty in Daugavpils. Peeling paint and damaged brickwork with plants growing from cracks add to its eerie charm. Under a cloudy sky, it looms over the quiet street below. A partially visible warning sign hints at past significance.