Fun facts about Jēkabpils
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A stone cross-castle named Cruczeborch was built in 1237 by the bishop of Riga.
Jēkabpils
Latvia
Jēkabpils is a state city in Jēkabpils Municipality in southeastern Latvia, located roughly halfway between the capital Riga and Daugavpils, and spanning the Daugava River. It is a state city, and is the seat of Jēkabpils Municipality. The name of the city literally translates into "Castle of Jacob".
From the “History” section
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The town's coat of arms features an image of a lynx underneath a fir tree.
Jēkabpils
Latvia
Jēkabpils is a state city in Jēkabpils Municipality in southeastern Latvia, located roughly halfway between the capital Riga and Daugavpils, and spanning the Daugava River. It is a state city, and is the seat of Jēkabpils Municipality. The name of the city literally translates into "Castle of Jacob".
From the “History” section
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In 1795, Jakobstadt was incorporated into the Russian Empire.
Jēkabpils
Latvia
Jēkabpils is a state city in Jēkabpils Municipality in southeastern Latvia, located roughly halfway between the capital Riga and Daugavpils, and spanning the Daugava River. It is a state city, and is the seat of Jēkabpils Municipality. The name of the city literally translates into "Castle of Jacob".
From the “History” section
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The castle of Krustpils houses the History Museum of Jēkabpils and Krustpils.
Jēkabpils
Latvia
Jēkabpils is a state city in Jēkabpils Municipality in southeastern Latvia, located roughly halfway between the capital Riga and Daugavpils, and spanning the Daugava River. It is a state city, and is the seat of Jēkabpils Municipality. The name of the city literally translates into "Castle of Jacob".
From the “Sights” section
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One of the Struve Geodetic Arc original station points is located in Strūves park.
Jēkabpils
Latvia
Jēkabpils is a state city in Jēkabpils Municipality in southeastern Latvia, located roughly halfway between the capital Riga and Daugavpils, and spanning the Daugava River. It is a state city, and is the seat of Jēkabpils Municipality. The name of the city literally translates into "Castle of Jacob".
From the “Sights” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Laima Gūtmane (simka… · CC BY-SA 3.0