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Jēkabpils Roman Catholic Church

The mid-19th century church which was restored in 1933 attracts attention with its 14 m high belfry, the sounds of the 272 kg bell, the benches dating from 1907, the […]

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Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Daugavpils diocese, Krustpils parish

Built in the 17th century, damaged and rebuilt a number of times. The first church near Krustpils castle was built by Baron Nikolai Korff – a devout Lutheran. The coat […]

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Krustpils Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity

The church is unique for its location as it is the only church in Jēkabpils that rises so high above a city.  It was opened in 2004. It is the […]

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Krustpils St. Nicolaus Orthodox Church

Stone church was built in Byzantine style in honour of Saint Nicolaus, consecrated in 1910. After World War One, walls were all that remained from the church. It has experienced […]

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Jēkabpils Baptist Church

The Baptist congregation was formed after the great city fire in 1880 when people from remote settlements were called to restore the city. The current church was built in 1930. […]