Jelgava - Wikipedia
WEBJelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918). Jelgava is situated on a fertile plain rising only 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) above mean sea level on the right bank of the river Lielupe.
Jelgava, Latvia: What to See, Where to Go, What to Know | On Latvia
WEBJelgava (pop. 60 000) is the largest city in Semigallia region and Latvia’s 4th largest city. It served as the capital of rich Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1561-1795) which was rich enough to partake in the colonization fo Americas.
Jelgava | latvia.travel
WEBVisit the former residence of the Dukes of Kurzeme and Zemgale and the largest baroque palace in the Baltic States - today known as Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Visit the museum of Jelgava Palace and …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Jelgava - Tripadvisor
WEBSep 4, 2017 · Things to Do in Jelgava, Latvia: See Tripadvisor's 961 traveler reviews and photos of Jelgava tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Jelgava. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Home - Tourism in Jelgava and Jelgava county
WEBJelgava city Capital of the Courland and Semigalia Duchy, which pleasantly surprises its visitors. With 61 000 inhabitants and total area of 60 km2 Jelgava ranks fourth among the largest cities of Latvia. It is situated just 40 km from the capital Riga.
Jelgava | Historic City, Livonian Order, Baroque Architecture
WEBJelgava, city, Latvia, on the Lielupe River southwest of Riga. In 1226 the Brothers of the Sword, a religious and military order, built the castle of Mitau there; town status was conferred on the settlement in 1376.
History - Jelgava
WEBAt the end of the 18 th century Jelgava had about 10 000 citizens. Since Duke Jacob’s times Jelgava was not just a warehouse of goods – the city was an important centre for diplomacy that linked Western Europe and Russian empire in the East.
THE 10 BEST Jelgava Sights & Historical Landmarks - Tripadvisor
WEBJul 29, 2022 · Top Jelgava Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Jelgava, Latvia on Tripadvisor.
Tourism - Jelgava
WEBJelgava is a city, which we call the capital of Zemgale, educational and cultural centre. Demolished, burned and rebuilt in the twentieth century, it still locates in Zemgale plain by the river Lielupe side.
Jelgava – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBJelgava (German: Mitau) is a city in Latvia about 41 km southwest of Riga . Understand. It is useful to understand that although from 1940 to 1991 Latvia was a constituent republic of the USSR, the official language is Latvian. However, a significant minority (up to 40% nationwide and possibly just over 50% in the capital Riga) is Russian-speaking.
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