Jelgava Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in central Latvia
About Jelgava
It is useful to understand that although from 1940 to 1991 Latvia was a constituent republic of the USSR, the official language is Latvian. However, a significant minority (up to 40% nationwide and possibly just over 50% in the capital Riga) is Russian-speaking. The majority of ethnic Latvians living in the city, not only those old enough to have attended school during Soviet times, can also speak and understand Russian. However, many prefer to converse in Latvian. English and also German are widely understood at places regularly visited by tourists and foreigners but you may be out of luck when leaving the city centre or visiting places off the beaten track.
Top Attractions in Jelgava
Explore the best things to see and do in Jelgava:
- ★Academia Petrina
- ★Jelgava branch of the Latvian Railway History Museum
- ★Jelgava Palace
- ★Latvian FreeFly Peppers
- ★Victory Park
Where to Eat in Jelgava
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kafe Picerija
Where to Stay in Jelgava
- 🏨Hotel Jelgava
- 🏨Hotel Zemgale
Jelgava Travel Guide Sections
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