One of the largest churches in Jēkabpils built in 1783 during the reign of Duchy of Courland. Church is a national historical monument. Currently being restored by the Orthodox congregation […]
Category: Churches and architecture
The houses were built in the 1870s and feature longitudinal construction. As the courtyard is located between two houses, then usually one of the walls (the one facing the neighbour’s […]
The building was built in the Russian classicism style and intended for the Jēkabpils district court. The building has had quite a history – it has served as the seat […]
The former district school was built in 1820 in the Classicist style. It adds a majestic touch to the centre of the city with its massive columns. The building currently […]
The first bridge across Daugava was built in 1936. Krustpils and Jēkabpils were connected by a narrow-gauge railway that stretched on to Viesīte and Nereta. The spectacular bridge was destroyed […]