Top Things to do in Jekabpils
7 Things to do in Jekabpils That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Jekabpils, Latvia including Kristakruga Skatu Tornis, The Radzu stone, The Orthodox Church of The Holy Spirit and men's monastery, Open Air Exhibition of Jekabpils History Museum, Old Town Square, Krustpils castle, Jekabpils Tourism Information Centre.
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1. Kristakruga Skatu Tornis
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. The Radzu stone
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. The Orthodox Church of The Holy Spirit and men's monastery
4. Open Air Exhibition of Jekabpils History Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Jekabpils History Museum Open - air exhibition „Selu seta” In open - air exhibition „Selu seta” are exhibiting Sellian nation building monuments of the 19th century: dwelling house with mantel chimney, windmill, a bathhouse, smithy, as well as Sellian tools and things of the household. Open - air exhibition „Selu seta” tours learns about Sellian peasant life in the 19th century.
5. Old Town Square
6. Krustpils castle
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Krustpils castle is located in Jēkabpils, Riga str. 216 b. Krustpils castle has its roots in the last quarter of the 13th century. 1231 and 1237 are the most often mentioned years in different sources of literature as the time, when Krustpils castle was built. From the 13th century to the 16th century Krustpils castle was one of the three castles owned by the archbishop of Riga, at that time it was used as a grain store. In the middle of the 16th century Krustpils castle was the property of the Polish king Stefan Batory and it became the center of the manor. Polish king gave Krustpils castle as a present to baron Nikolauss fon Korff at the end of the 16th century. Krustpils castle was the property of the fon Korff family till 1921. After the World War I the castle housed Latgale Artillery Regiment. In Soviet times the castle and manor buildings were given in the charge of the USSR long-flight regiment no 16. In 1994 Jēkabpils History Museum took charge of Krustpils castle.
Reviewed By ericz105 - Klaipeda, Lithuania
Very modern display of the history of how 2 cities, which are separated by a river, become one. The display was separated by a projected "river" with history of the 2 cities.
7. Jekabpils Tourism Information Centre
Information on tourist attractions, recreations facilities, events, accommodation and catering. Guide services and rent of audioguide Tourism brochures, maps, souvenirs.
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