What to do and see in Jelgava, Zemgale Region: The Best Things to do

June 22, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Jelgava (pronounced [jælɡava] ( listen); German: Mitau; see also other names) is a city in central Latvia about 41 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Riga with about 63,000 inhabitants. It is the largest town in the region of Zemgale (Semigalia). Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578-1795) and the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795-1918).
Restaurants in Jelgava

1. Krievu Pirts

Atmodas iela 21a, Jelgava 3007 Latvia +371 29 159 580
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Krievu Pirts

Russian Banya(Sauna) "Русская Баня" Nice, cozy atmosphere with Russian, Caucasian and national cuisine. Banquets with special menus for 20 -25 people. Free parking, free Wi-Fi.

2. Вилла Медем

55 Uzvaras St, Jelgava 3007 Latvia +371 25 970 219 [email protected] http://villamedem.lv/index.html
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Вилла Медем

3. Blankenfeldes Muiza

Traction Parish, Jelgava 3026 Latvia +371 27 810 348 [email protected] http://blankenfeldesmuiza.lv/
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Blankenfeldes Muiza

The Blankenfelde Manor is open for visits. Its park is shaped in the English classicism style. The most outstanding tree in the park is an ash tree, which is more than 370 years old and has more than 4 meters in circumference. Since June 2014, a bell collection is put on display in the renovated premises of the stable/cart-house of the Blankenfelde Manor. There are approximately 1000 bells of various origin, history, age, form and material in the private collection of Valdis Jākobsons. The Blankenfelde Manor offers 100% natural juices, tasty and healthy syrups from elderberry and other berries, as well as preserves made according to beloved recipes from the vegetables.

4. Bramberge Manor Gate

Jelgava Latvia
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Bramberge Manor Gate

5. Eleja Manor Park and Tea house

Elejas muiza, Jelgava 3023 Latvia http://www.visit.jelgava.lv/en/sightseeing/castles-and-manors/item/149-elejas-muizas-parks
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Eleja Manor Park and Tea house

6. Memorial Museum of Adolf Alunan

Filozofu street 3, Jelgava 3001 Latvia +371 63 021 180
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Memorial Museum of Adolf Alunan

7. Latvian Railway History Museum

Station Street 3 next to the Jelgava Station Square, Jelgava Latvia +371 63 096 494 http://www.railwaymuseum.lv
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Latvian Railway History Museum

8. Holy Trinity Church

Akademijas iela 1, Jelgava 3001 Latvia +371 63 005 447 http://visit.jelgava.lv/
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Holy Trinity Church

9. Virgin Anna Roman Catholic Cathedral

Katolu iela 11, Jelgava 3001 Latvia +371 22 369 875 http://www.jelgavaskatedrale.lv
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Virgin Anna Roman Catholic Cathedral

10. St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral

Raina iela 5, Jelgava 3001 Latvia +371 63 020 207 http://visit.jelgava.lv/apskates-objekti/baznicas-un-klosteri/item/91-sv-simeona-un-sv-annas-pareizticigo-katedrale
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St. Simeon’s and St. Anna’s Orthodox Cathedral

Reviewed By finnscouser

Worth the hunt.. actually quite easy to spot the golden domes from the railway station. Beautifully restored church. Was earmarked for demolition in the early eighties, but luckily it wasn't.

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