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Jelgava castle
Jelgava · 926m from downtown
St.Simeon and St.Ann Orthodox Cathedral
Jelgava · 556m from downtown
House of the Black Heads
The Palace of the Blackheads is a building in the old town of Riga (Vecrīga), the capital of Latvia. The original building was built in the early 14th century and belonged to the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild of unmarried German merchants in Riga. From 1580 to 1886, many decorations were added successively.Riga · 40.4km from Jelgava
Old Town street Quarter
Jelgava · 661m from downtown
ZELT smiltsērkšķu dārzs
Platones pagasts · 4.9km from Jelgava
Buku audzētava
Valgundes pagasts · 11.3km from Jelgava
Svete Manor
Svetes pagasts · 7.5km from Jelgava
Langervalde forest park
Jelgava · 3km from downtown
Lielvircava manor
Platones pagasts · 14.5km from Jelgava
Vecrīga
Although the total area of Vecrīga is not very large, it boasts over 800 years of history. Located in the Riga region of Latvia, Europe, it serves as both the geographical center of Riga and its historical and cultural center. Walking through it, you will find that the architectural styles and street layouts are much like those in Western European countries. From the Hanseatic League era, many historical landmarks remain here, such as the House of the Blackheads, along with many other historical traces. Although the name contains "Old Town," the "old" here refers to its long history, and the buildings themselves are far from "old." Each building holds its own against modern architecture, often possessing even more charm. Amber jewelry here is beautiful and quite famous. While the population is small, every Latvian is friendly and welcoming, always ready to answer travelers' questions, which is why this place is so popular with visitors.Riga · 40.6km from Jelgava
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Jelgava castle
Jelgava · 926m from downtownSt.Simeon and St.Ann Orthodox Cathedral
Jelgava · 556m from downtownHouse of the Black Heads
Riga · 40.4km from JelgavaImmediate access, Book now for todayOld Town street Quarter
Jelgava · 661m from downtownZELT smiltsērkšķu dārzs
Platones pagasts · 4.9km from JelgavaBuku audzētava
Valgundes pagasts · 11.3km from JelgavaSvete Manor
Svetes pagasts · 7.5km from JelgavaLangervalde forest park
Jelgava · 3km from downtownLielvircava manor
Platones pagasts · 14.5km from JelgavaVecrīga
Riga · 40.6km from Jelgava
What travellers say about Jelgava
YoYo_0T9A3B0L1 July 2026
5.0
The Blackhead Palace is located on Riga's City Hall Square. Its red brick exterior features gables and spires, and the portico is adorned with elaborate reliefs and an astronomical clock. The interior now serves as a museum; the second-floor lobby boasts stained glass and murals, the colors softened by the light filtering through the glass. The basement wine cellar retains its vaulted structure, and the air is filled with the scents of stone and old wood. Several manicured trees stand in the square, and a nearby fountain operates in the summer. The building was destroyed during World War II and has been rebuilt, but the red brick hue harmonizes well with the surrounding older buildings.
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Mae Go18 October 2022
5.0
riga is such an amazing place. first time in Latvia and will definitelh come back! amazing and cheap food too
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