Memorial Path "The Path to Andrejs Eglītis"
Ļaudona Cemetery
In 2007, the memorial path "The Path to Andrejs Eglītis" (1912–2006), created by sculptor Indulis Ranka, was opened at the Ļaudona Cemetery. The associative sculpture path consists of a group of 8 sculptures representing motifs from Andrejs Eglītis' poetry. A reddish granite stone placed near the poet's grave symbolizes the proportions of the Latvian flag. The poet's words are carved into it: "The nation is my home".
Krustkalni Nature Reserve
Established in 1977. Area 2,915 ha. Natura 2000 territory since 2004. The reserve is a specially protected nature territory of state importance with the strictest protection regime. The reserve can only be visited with a guide. The maximum group size is 15 people. It is possible to walk a 2 km long nature trail accompanied by a guide.
Krustkalni Reserve Observation Tower and the May 15th Grove
By the Mārciena–Ļaudona road
The height of the observation tower is 26 meters. It is located on one of the highest points of the Madona–Trepe rampart. The tower offers a far-reaching view all the way to the Vidzeme Uplands. Next to the tower is the May 15th Grove with oak trees planted by Kārlis Ulmanis. There is a parking lot next to the tower, along with benches, information boards, trash cans, and public toilets.
Sensory Trail and Medicinal Herb Labyrinth
Ļaudona Open-Air Stage
Everyone is welcome to walk the Sensory Trail and explore the labyrinth at the Ļaudona Open-Air Stage, which serves as a guide to the world of medicinal plants. Currently, there are about 25 plants in the medicinal herb labyrinth. On the Sensory Trail, you have to rely on your feelings and experience them through your feet. The trail, which includes 20 different natural materials, must be walked barefoot.
The Story of the Old School
Skolas Street, Ļaudona, Madona Municipality
The author of the idea is Baiba Krama, a graduate of Ļaudona Secondary School. With the support of Ļaudona residents and other donors, the windows of the old historical school building were painted. The old school was built in 1924 using public funds. In 2012, the name of the poet Andrejs Eglītis was bestowed upon Ļaudona Secondary School.
Fallow Deer Garden
"Ezernieki", Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality, LV-4862 — phone: 29426682
Open for animal viewing during daylight hours. Recreation by the lake, paddle boats, SUP, prior booking by phone: 29426682.
"Bieles" Positive Emotions Workshop
"Bieles", Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality, LV-4862 — phone: 20211324 — bieles.lv
Offers individual travelers and groups a meditative walk along the energy spiral accompanied by music, a presentation on using wild weeds in nutrition, wild horse viewing, and tent sites. Open for visitors only by prior booking from May to October.
Teterakmens
Coordinates: N 56°38'48.7" E 26°15'39.5"
On the Odziena–Beļava road, on the right side 330 m from the road, 100 m N from the former Teteri home, in a birch grove. Length – 5.5 m, width 5.1 m, height 4.1 m, circumference 18 m, volume 40 m³. Ranked 22nd in the list of Latvia's largest giant boulders.
Driksna Pine Forest
Driksna Pine Forest is one of the few places in the country featuring dry pine forests developed on eskers or esker-like ramparts. The forest contains the 137 m high Driksna Hill, as well as Driksna Lake, where information stands are placed, swimming areas are set up, along with rest and campfire sites.
Sāviena Hillfort
In the 9th–12th centuries, there was an inhabited hillfort in Ļaudona. In the 12th–13th centuries, the territory of the current Ļaudona Parish was part of the Gerdene or Zerdene castle district belonging to the state of Jersika, with Sāviena Hillfort considered its center.
Aiviekste Floodplain Nature Park
Significant natural values have been identified in the Aiviekste Floodplain Nature Park – floodplain meadows with several sites of protected plants and numerous protected bird species. It is an important nesting site for corncrakes and a concentration area for migratory whooper swans.
Ļaudona Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist
Brīvības Street, Ļaudona, Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality, LV-4862 — Phone: +371 64823403
The church is unique in that until very recently, three religious denominations coexisted here: Lutherans, Catholics, and Orthodox. The first Evangelical Lutheran church in Ļaudona was built in 1503. In 1863, a new brick Orthodox church was consecrated, which has survived to the present day.
Memorial Site "To those repressed since 1940"
Brīvības Street, Ļaudona, Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality
The memorial site was established next to the Orthodox church in Ļaudona.
Memorial Stone to Teodors Reiters
Skolas Street 2, Ļaudona, Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality
In 1984, a memorial stone was erected in the courtyard of Andrejs Eglītis Ļaudona Secondary School to honor the outstanding choir conductor and founder of the Latvian National Opera, Teodors Reiters.
School Park and Rose Beds
Skolas Street 2, Ļaudona, Ļaudona Parish, Madona Municipality
Thanks to the idea of the former parish gardener Mairita Ducena, today Ļaudona residents and visitors can feast their eyes on rose beds, perennials, conifers, and ornamental shrubs.
Ļaudona Lime Tree Alley
Road to the Ļaudona Cemetery
In summer, when driving along the road from Ļaudona to the Ļaudona Cemetery, an unusually beautiful and green alley of ancient lime trees opens up to view.
The Painted Ļaudona Bus Stop
Ļaudona, intersection of Brīvības and Upes streets
Bus stop design author: Loreta Ducena. The stop was renovated with the support of the Madona Municipality, Ļaudona Parish Administration, and many residents of Ļaudona.