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Transehe-Roseneck family. The village was separated from the estate in 1915, and Balvi received town rights in 1928, ten years after
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The first mention of Balvi dates back to 1224. A small wooden church and manor were constructed on the estate of a
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and is vital to Latgalian culture today. The town library in particular is the focus of many cultural events.
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in August 1941. The retreating Germans set fire to Balvi in July 1944, and the town was rebuilt according to
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noblewoman Konstancija Hilsena at the site ca. 1765. When Latgale came under
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Latgalian
Bērzpils street in Balvi
Flag of Balvi
Coat of arms of Balvi
Balvi is located in Latvia
57°8′N 27°15′E / 57.133°N 27.250°E / 57.133; 27.250
Latvia
Municipality
Balvi Municipality
Town rights
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
Postal code
Calling code
www.balvi.lv
pronunciation
Latgalian
Polish
town
Balvi Municipality
Latgale
Latvia
district
occupation of Latvia
Abrene County
Polish

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