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JELGAVA, LATVIA: Most beautiful places to see in Jelgava

plkst. aprīlis 30, 2026 0

Travel Guide with beautiful photos and exciting descriptions of the most amazing and unique places in Baltic states and Europe.

Jelgava is one of those cities in Latvia whose true character cannot be understood simply by looking at a map or a list of landmarks. Its identity has been shaped not through continuous growth, but through interruption, destruction, and rebuilding.

Jelgava does not have a traditional old town in the sense of places like Kuldīga or Old Riga. And yet, the city is not without history - it is simply dispersed differently. In some places, clusters of wooden buildings appear; in others, wide streets and Soviet-era residential districts dominate. This spatial mosaic can sometimes feel chaotic, but at the same time it gives Jelgava freedom.

Located between the Lielupe and Driksa rivers, Jelgava offers a distinctive blend of history, modern city planning, and accessible nature. If you are wondering what to see in Jelgava, Latvia, this guide covers the most important places, viewpoints, and experiences.

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Baltic sea bluff (Baltijas jūras stāvkrasts)

plkst. jūnijs 20, 2025 0

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West coast of Latvia boasts with beautiful seashore bluff which stretches for several tens of kilometers. The sandy coasts have made bluffs up to 20 metres high, and they are constantly washed out by sea which occupies more and more of land every year. This is ideal area for hiking, as well as calmful relaxation at the sea (in contrary to popular beaches of Jurmala, Liepaja, Saulkrasti, etc., these areas are usually empty of people).

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Riga TOP 30 best view points

plkst. jūnijs 19, 2025 0

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Although nature has not endowed Riga with prominent relief features (to put it mildly), and Riga is not a skyscraper citadel, there are still many interesting and beautiful panoramic viewpoints in the city. A large part of them, thanks to the silhouette of Old Riga's towers and the Daugava's water area, offer several excellent viewpoints from ground level. However, there are also quite a few views from above, offered by the city's verticals - some of them publicly accessible, others not. Here is a compilation of the 30 best viewpoints for Riga's panorama.

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Devil's pit (Velnio duobė)

plkst. novembris 22, 2024 0

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One of the most unusual geological formations in Lithuania is the so-called "Devil's Pit" - a substantial

MAIN FACTS
LOCATION	Lithuania, Trakai district
DEPTH	40 metres
DIAMETER	200 M
RATING (8,53/10)

crater approximately 200 meters in diameter and 40 meters deep, whose origins remain a mystery to scientists. Some theories link its formation to the melting processes of Ice Age glaciers, while another hypothesis suggests it was caused by a meteorite impact. Regardless of its origin, this is a fascinating and distinctive site to visit—arguably even more visually impressive than the famous and much more tourist-visited Kaali meteorite crater in Saaremaa.

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Majakivi boulder, Estonia

plkst. novembris 21, 2024 0

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Estonia's natural charm rests primarily on three pillars – cliffs, waterfalls, and giant boulders. Lahemaa National Park is particularly rich in giant boulders. The Majakivi boulder site is reached by a

MAIN FACTS
LOCATION	Lahemaa National park, Estonia
HEIGHT	7 metres
VOLUME	584 M3
PERIMETER	32 M
RATING (8,47/10)

forest trail approximately one and a half kilometers long. At the trail's start, seemingly designed to "tease" those accustomed to much smaller boulders, stands another rock, Elu Kivil. One might think they've already arrived at the main attraction. However, the true colossus lies much deeper in the forest, and the moment its mighty silhouette begins to emerge between the tree trunks is mesmerizing.

It's the third largest boulder in Estonia and all of the Baltic states. "Majakivi" doesn't translate to an Indonesian native or an exotic fruit but rather to "home stone," and it is indeed the size of a respectable two-story house. Specially constructed stairs lead to the top of the boulder, and standing on the giant’s back, you're already midway up the height of the surrounding pines, which here, due to the partially marshy soil, are smaller than usual.

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LYON, FRANCE: Most beautiful places to see in Lyon

plkst. maijs 05, 2024 0

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Lyon, third largest city in France, offers neat and harmonic historical built-up with several magnificent jewels in it's architectural crown. It has some building ruins dating back to Roman times, medieval churches, Neo-Rennaissance quarters and 19th Century palace-style buildings. But one of the strongest magnets of the city is the cityscapes and panoramic perspectives which derives from it's natural advantages - hilly relief, as well as distinctive natural setting between the two rivers.

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Palais de la Bourse, Lyon

plkst. marts 07, 2024 0

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Palais de la Bourse is an ornate 19th Century building in Lyon, occupied by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon.

MAIN FACTS
LOCATION	Lyon, France
ARCHITECTURE	Neo-Renaissance
BUILT	1860
ARCHITECT	René Dardel
RATING (8,41/10)

The decoration of the building, both in its facades that its interior, reflects the destination of the building : the statues of Justice, the Temperance, Agriculture, Trade and Industry. The group around the clock on the facade is the work of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux. The exterior white marble statue, near the stairs and the Place des Cordeliers, is an allegory that personified Saône and Rhône joining their arms to point to the future. It was made in 1905 by sculptor Wermar. The two fronts at north and south are richly decorated with many entablatures, balconies and columns. Most paintings of interior ceilings are the work of artists from Lyon such as Antoine Claude Ponthus-Cinier or Jean-Baptiste Beuchot. [Wikipedia]