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State city in Semigallia, Latvia
Photo: Igors Jefimovs, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Similar palace to Rundales and Winter Palace in St. Peterburg, created by Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
A museum with several interesting churches.
Uzvaras
A memorial park. Once called Hyde Park because of the rallies of the Awakening. Hosts many concerts and international festivals, including the largest annual ice sculpture festival in the Baltics.
Latvijas Dzelzceļa vēstures muzejs, Jelgavas ekspozīcija
A small museum with extensive collection of artifacts, photographs and diagrams documenting the history of railway in Jelgava and Latvia.
Pilsrundāle
A baroque palace built for the Dukes of Courland. Has a museum.
Parachute jumps. You can do tandem or solo skydives at Jelgava airfield.
Zemgaļu svētki Tērvetē
A beautiful part in the valley of Tērvete river with beautiful landscapes. The unique pine forest whose majestic trees are almost 300 years old, and groups of tourists will be introduced to the kingdom of legends and fairy tales. There are lots of wooden statues of dwarfs, kings, devils, mushrooms, etc. as well as dwarf houses and work buildings. Very nice place to go with kids - besides the statues, wooden paths and all the magic spirit, there is also an adventure park and cafe/bar. On second weekend of August Semigalians Festival and Craftsmen Fair is held, where people celebrate the region's heritage: people are dressed as old Semigalians, show craftsmanship and have historical cold weapon fights.
Delicious and great variety of local dishes and foreign improvisations. Try the Podins Ar Vistas Gacu, a funny looking pot filled with chicken, potato, cheese mix and a white bread baking over it. Great reviews, check. Free Wi-Fi.
A cafe/cocktail bar with a wide choice of alcoholic and nonalcoholic cocktails and drinks and offer tasty dishes.
A popular bar and gambling place.
A pub and restaurant serving large portions of food.
A night club playing the latest dance music for a younger public. There are several dance floors and bars in the night club.
Can accommodate up to 66 people and is in the center of Jelgava by Driksa River. Jelgava Palace, Holy Trinity church tower Academia Petrina and many other tourist attractions are within a five-minute walk. There is a bar and restaurant Plate on the first floor.
Can accommodate up to 53 people. It is next to sports complex Zemgale and is a favourite for athletes. Next to the hotel is bowling Zemgale with a bar.
Buy candies directly from the manufacturer. The store carries many types of candies and with many flavours. It also has a daily live demonstration of candy making.
By train
From Jan 2025 a daily train plies from Lithuania and continues to Estonia. It leaves Vilnius at 07:00, calling at Siauliai and Joniškis, and reaches Jelgava at 10:30.
By boat
Jelgava is on the bank of river Lielupe, which is connected to the Baltic Sea. It is possible to dock at Jelgava Yacht Club on Pils Island or next to Mītava Bridge on Pasta Island.
By car
You can travel by taxi from Riga or Riga airport.
You can get around by foot, taxi or bus. There is a very good bus line. Line 1 will take you from one part of the city to another.
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