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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jelgava

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jelgava, Latvia

Updated October 26, 2021

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Section of the River Facade

Jelgava, Latvia

Jelgava Palace

This ducal residence was once home to a future Russian empress and a French king in exile.
The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland

Jelgava, Latvia

The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland

The Jelgava Palace holds one of the few burial places of governor’s dynasties that is open to the public.
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Mil Mi-6 (NATO reporting name Hook) Soviet heavy transport helicopter

Skulte, Latvia

Riga Aviation Museum

A vast and unlikely aviation museum kept alive for over 50 years due to one man's tenacity.
20 miles from Jelgava
Dzintaru Forest Park Watchtower

Jūrmala, Latvia

Dzintaru Forest Park Watchtower

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.
22 miles from Jelgava
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Victory Memorial to Soviet Army

Riga, Latvia

Victory Memorial to Soviet Army

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.
24 miles from Jelgava

Riga, Latvia

Latvian Railway History Museum

A collection of historical engines and rolling stock from throughout Riga's rich railway history.
24 miles from Jelgava
View of the “Castle of Light” from across the Daugava.

Riga, Latvia

Castle of Light

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.
24 miles from Jelgava
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