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The fort is Daugavpils symbol. It is only in Eastern Europe remained unchanged in the 19th century first half of the fortress model
Fortress ensemble consists of the main fortress (citadel) and the ramparts, bastions 8 (piecstūraini, put forward in defense of the fortress at the corners), Ravelin (triangular fortifications fortress wall in front of the bastioniem), exterior wall protection to cover the roads and glasisu the right bank of the Daugava, as well as separately priekštilta fortifications of the river left bank. Fortress area is oval shaped, divided into neighborhoods, including a square parade ground. Grouped around the blocks with the administrative and residential buildings. Building facades retained ampīra Russian style.