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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.
In written sources Jelgava for the first time was mentioned in 1265, when Master of the Livonian Order Konrad von Mandern ordered construction of a castle for German knights on the island between the rivers Lielupe and Driksa. In 1573 Jelgava acquired the rights of the city and the Coat of Arms. The ancient name of the city was "Mītava", which originated from words "mīt, mainīt" (to change, to exchange). The city has always been one of the national centres of economy, culture and education. Peter I, Louis XVIII, Karl XII, Gustav II Adolf, Alexander I, Wilhelm II have been here both as guests and conquerors. Such world-famous figures in music as R. Schumann, R. Wagner and A. Rubinstein, the famous gambler Cavallo, venturous traveller Cagliostro and heart breaker Casanova have also paid their visit to this city.
Jelgava is the hometown of the most popular Latvian pop-group "Brainstorm" – members of the band have grown up and attended school here. The Latvia University of Agriculture is situated in the city with 10 000 students and therefore you might notice that sometimes Jelgava is called a Students' City. Jelgava is considered as one of the greenest cities in Latvia. Wild horses feed in Lielupe flood-land meadows, which are located in the territory of the city.
Learn more about Jelgava: www.jelgava.lv
Remarkable for its rich history and significant traditional values.
Jelgava county is known for many historical events and significant culture history sites, as well as its simple, but special landscape of Zemgale plain. The county is being crossed by the second largest river in Latvia – Lielupe.
Jelgava county is rich with impressive manor buildings of dukes of Courland and German baron families, worth-viewing churches, as well as wide leisure opportunities.
The most remarkable memorial site is where the Christmas battles took place – in Ložmetējkalns, currently The Museum of Christmas Battles. Visitors can learn history from the exhibition and marvel at the renovated fortifications of German soldiers.
People who prefer active leisure may spend time with their families at the playground in "Līči", enjoy horseback riding and training at one of the many stud farms, or take part at workshop with local craftsmen and mould some nasterpiece of you own.
Learn more about Jelgava district: www.jelgavasnovads.lv
The Territory of Zoo Lauku sēta is a place to enjoy quiet and peaceful walks, visit animals living and grazing in the meadows. Animal feeding is prohibited. Animal feeding and animal amusements are possible ONLY during guided tours by the farm owner, who provides special food that can be given to the animals.The amusement programme includes watching and bottle-feeding piglets, horse dancing, treating llama to some delicious treats and other fun activities.
Working hours every day from 10:00 to 18:00 PM
Group visits; pony or donkey rides – please arrange in advance
For adults 7.00 EUR
For students, seniors, children and for people with reduced mobility 5.00 EUR
Our farmhouse Līcīši is situated on a very beautiful place – surrounded by Misa river and forests, so we are welcome groups of tourists and families who wish to spend a nice holidays.
On the farm visitors can learn about the whole process of goat milk farming, see the goats on the farm and at the end of the visit - taste various goat milk products.
The tree nursery in Zalenieki was established in 1995. It is a modern growing enterprise with a total area is 20 hectares. Currently the production area is 16 hectares; wher we grow 800 varieties of plants. We also offer tours of our beautiful arboretum and modern tree nursery. Here, you can get a consultations on plant cultivation and garden planting.
The monument, which is situated in the Station Square, was unveiled on November 21, 1992. The author of the monument is sculptor Andrejs Jansons who restored the monument Bear-slayer (Lāčplēsis) and the Dark Knight created by his father Kārlis Jansons in 1932 by support of public donations.
The monument to Jānis Čakste, the first President of the Republic of Latvia. It is next to the Tower of the Holy Trinity Church. It was unveiled on November 14, 2003; the author - sculptor Arta Dumpe.
The monument is devoted to the founder of the Latvian theatre, Ādolfs Alunāns, was was buried in Alunāns park, the former Jāņa cemetery.
The monument of the 19th century still stands by the edge of the Dobele highway - it is called Love Alley. The birch alley is called Love Alley because it was planted by newly married couples. The monument stands for trust, friendship and beautiful dreams about the past and future.
St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral was designed by architect N.Chagin and built during 1890-1892, with the financial support of Russian Czar Alexander III. The altar and foundation remained from the previous church which was built in 1774 according to the design of the architect F.B.Rastrelli.
St. John's Evangelic Lutheran Church is one of the youngest Jelgava churches built in 1845 - 1847. Near to the church is the Alunāns Park and the Station Square, which used to be Jelgava’s Old Cemetery.