Jekabpils

Jekabpils is a city in Latvia.

Joining 2 historically different towns - Krustpils and Jekabpils - in the second half of the 20th century has formed the contemporary city of Jekabpils. The city lies on both the banks of the river Daugava that are joined by a bridge. The ancient valley of the river, its branches and islands make a picturesque landscape.

A stone Cross-castle - Cruczeborch - was built in 1237. Archeological excavations is Asote castle mound gives proof that this place used to be abusy trading centre and living area for the Latgalians - one of the tribes in Latvia. When the castle was built, a village spread around it. The village was destroyed several times later during the wars but again and again it arose from the ashes.

Geographical characterisation

The population of Jekabpils town is 29,100 inhabitants. Both historical parts of Jekabpils – Krustpils and former Jekabpils are connected by the bridge across the river Daugava. Jekabpils district is like a bed between neighbouring districts meandered by the Daugava.

The most popular sightseeing and cultural objects

In the oldest part of the town – the ancient building has been preserved. Today when walking along Jekabpils one is surprised by a great number of small shops. In Jekabpils district, not far from Jekabpils there is the great Latvian poets J.Rainis memorial museum in Tadenava, there are also the Justine and Dugnaja castle sites. The highest point of Selija – Ormankalns is in Klauce area. Between Nereta and Akniste there is a memorial museum "Riekstini" of famous Latvian writer J. Jaunsudrabins.