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  AllRefer.com - Jelgava (CIS And Baltic Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
In 1561, Jelgava became the residence of the dukes of Courland; it passed to Russia with the duchy in 1795.
German troops held Jelgava during World War I. In 1919, during the struggle for Latvian independence, the city was occupied in turn by Soviet forces, by German free corps, and by the Latvians.
Part of independent Latvia from 1920 to 1940, Jelgava was then seized by the USSR, held by the Germans from 1941 to 1944, and taken by Soviet troops.
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 Jelgava
Jelgava is an industrial centre and transport junction, but it can also boast the most spectacular baroque palace in the Baltics.
It is the Jelgava Palace, built in 1738–1772 under the supervision of B. Rastrelli for the capital of the Duchy of Courland.
Jelgava is famous for its churches where the prayers from various denominations are heard.
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 Jelgavas pilsÄ“ta / Aktuāli
Jelgavas pašvaldība saņem Vides ministrijas balvu un atzinību
Vides ministrijas konkursam Jelgavas pašvaldÄ«ba pieteica vairākus uzsāktus, pašlaik Ä«stenotos vai jau realizÄ“tus vides infrastruktÅ«ras un dabas aizsardzÄ«bas projektus un izpelnÄ«jās konkursa komisijas atzinÄ«bu, iegÅ«stot 1.
10:00 līdz 13:00 Jelgavas kultūras namā notiks Pasaules diabēta dienai veltīts pasākums, kura laikā ikvienam interesantam būs iespēja apskatīt tematisku izstādi un bez maksas varēs pārbaudīt cukura līmeni, asinsspiedienu, tauku daudzumu organismā un daudzus citus rādītājus.
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 Jelgava Hostels: Book a Cheap Hostel in Jelgava. Free Booking Service!
Below is a selection of hostels in Jelgava.
The "Jelgava" hotel was built in 1938 after the plans of architect Alfred Laukirbe and is a cultural monument of the Republic of Latvia.
Jelgava is one of over 2000 destinations worldwide available on HostelBookers.
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 Book Hotel Jelgava***, Jelgava, Latvia: Book Now!
The hotel is situated in the centre of Jelgava.
In the 17th-18th centuries Jelgava was the capital of dukedom of Kurzeme and Zemgale.
In its time Jelgava hosted Peter I, Charles XII, Luis XVIII, Katherine II, William II, the musicians - Shuman, Vagner, Rubinstein, the card player Kavallo, Kaliostro who invoked phantoms, Kazanova the masher, and other people famous in the world history.
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city Jelgava, once the residence of the Dukes of Courland - Semgallen (Kurzeme - Zemgale), is among the few remaining buildings left from the Courland - Semgallen
The Duke and his family moved into the newly completed palace in December 8, 1772, but after twenty days, Duke Ernst Johann Biron at the age of 82 years died.
After Russia annexed the Courland - Semgallen Duchy in 1795, the Jelgava palace housed government establishments and became the personal residence of the
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 Jelgava - Hotels in Jelgava, Jelgava accommodation, pension in Jelgava, Jelgava tourist information, Jelgava hotels, ...
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  Send Flowers to Jelgava, Latvia - gift delivery by a florist in Jelgava.
Send flowers and gifts to Jelgava, Latvia with our highly professional and experienced local flower shop.
The florist in Jelgava features fast and reliable flower delivery service within the city and the region.
You can find all specific details related to gift delivery to Jelgava and the region in the green table on the right side of the page.
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  Jelgava - Definition, explanation
Jelgava is often remembered as the former capital of the Duchy of Courland (as Mitau), and was the capital of the Courland region until 1919.
Jelgava received city rights in 1573, and became the capital of the united duchies of Courland and Semigallia in 1578.
Jelgava was further expanded after the construction of its railway in 1868.
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  Jelgava. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
In 1561, Jelgava became the residence of the dukes of Courland; it passed to Russia with the duchy in 1795.
German troops held Jelgava during World War I. In 1919, during the struggle for Latvian independence, the city was occupied in turn by Soviet forces, by German free corps, and by the Latvians.
Part of independent Latvia from 1920 to 1940, Jelgava was then seized by the USSR, held by the Germans from 1941 to 1944, and taken by Soviet troops.
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 TAVA :: Jelgava
Jelgava atrodas Lielupes krastā uz Zemgales līdzenuma robežas.
Jelgava ir slavena ar savām baznīcām, kurās skan dažādu konfesiju lūgšanas.
Jelgavas tuvumā atrodas vairākas senas ievērojamas muižas un pilis – Staļģene, Vircava, Zaņa, Eleja, Lielplatone, Vilce, Blankefelde, kā arī Lielvircavas (1595), Sesavas, Zafenieku un Salgales luterāņu baznīcas un Līvbērzes katoļu baznīca, kas ir vienīgā koka baznīca visā novadā.
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 Pinkas Hakehillot Latvia v'Estonia:
During the years 1915 to 1918, Jelgava was occupied by the German Army and at the end of the war it was occupied successively by Bolshevik forces and by brigades of the German Landeswehr.
When Jelgava was annexed to Russia, it had the largest Jewish community in Kurland, constituting 70% of the Jews in the province (in 1797, there were 642 Jewish males in Jelgava and 896 in the whole of Kurland) and 20% of the population of the city.
In 1859, Rabbi Shlomo Focher was appointed as rabbi of Jelgava.
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 Hotel JELGAVA   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hotel "Jelgava" was built in 1938 and it is the monument of culture of Latvia.
Jelgava palace - the residence of Duke Ernst Johan Biron.
From XII to XVII century Jelgava was the capital city of Kurzeme and Zemgale dukedom.
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 SUPERBS - Model Site: Jelgava, Latvia
Jelgava has 71000 inhabitants and an area of 60 sq.
The town was partly destroyed during World War II and in post war years the Soviet authorities erected a new Soviet structure of streets and housing areas over the historical center of the town.
In the development of market economy after 1991 Jelgava have the same difficulties as other Latvian town, about 20 % of workers are looking for new job.
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 Jelgava in Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This pretty city situated on the banks of the Lielupe River is the provincial capital of Zemgale.
In the 18th century, Jelgava was Latvia's major printing centre.
Jelgava boasts being the birthplace of independent Latvia's last president, Karlis Ulmanis.
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 Jelgava pictures, Jelgava images | infohub.com
Jelgava (German: Mitau) is a town in central Latvia about 41 km southwest of Riga.
Jelgava is often remembered as the former capital of the Duchy of Courland.
Jelgava was the capital of the Courland region until 1919.
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 Latvia Guide: Jelgava
Jelgava [ pronounced Yelgava – see Language Tips ], the capital city of Jelgava region, is situated only 42 km from Riga and is easily accessible by train, bus or microbus.
From 1574 to 1795 Jelgava (then called Mittau) was the capital of the Duchy of Courland, the previously independent western portion of Latvia.
In the 17th century, Duke Jacob ordered water pipes to be installed throughout Jelgava, which testifies to the town’s prosperity, since water pipes were a rarity in Europe at that time.
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 Jelgava
The film with pictures from Jelgava was unfortunately lost.
We arrived in Jelgava in the Sunday afternoon.
The group of students on the roof of the school by the self - made collector of the Sun energy.
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 Latvian National Association for Consumer Protection < P I A A > Jelgava
Tekla Zabova is the Chair of Board of the Jelgava Club, and the Chairperson of the Board of Latvian National Association for Consumer Protection since its founding in March 1999.
The Jelgava Club has a solid experience in consolidation of non-governmental organisations and establishment of coalitions.
The Consumer Protection Club of Jelgava has established an active co-operation with local press, and with the help of media, society is informed about the cases of consumer rights violation and methods of resolving the complaints.
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 Zonta International Distrikt 21 - Jelgava
Jelgava Zontaklubb tog 1999 initiativet till Baltic Zonta Seminar och flera medlemmar deltog även våren 2000 när seminariet anordnades i Tartu i Estland.
Jelgava Zonta club was established in September 21, 1997.
Jelgava Zontians' attention has been drawn by the women who have returned from their places of imprisonment.
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 LATVIAN RAILWAY HISTORY MUSEUM, JELGAVA BRANCH
The Jelgava branch of the Latvian Railway History Museum was founded in 1982 and is situated in a railwayman's house built in 1903.
The exhibition reflects the history of the Jelgava railway junction and narrow gauge railway throughout Kurzeme.
The items on display outside the exhibition gallery include a railway crossing barrier, a pointsman's lodge, a water pump, signal lamps, couplings and wheel pairs.
www.muzeji.lv /guide/pages_e/dzelzcelajelgava.html   (78 words)

  
 Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or rent in Jelgava, Latvia - PropertyWorld.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If you are experiencing problems with debt, including mortgage arrears and late payments on your personal loans you may wish to discuss your position with a credit counselor.
If you are considering buying real estate in Jelgava, Latvia or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
If you need to send money to or from Jelgava, Latvia for the purchase of a property (or for any other reason) our suggestions can help you obtain more currency with less worry when buying foreign currency.
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 Jelgava’s ice sculptures dazzle onlookers
RIGA - Every year, hundreds of people from all over Europe gather in Jelgava, Latvia, for a festival of ice and snow art that warms the soul.
Running along one edge of the park is a bar made totally of ice, which was manned by two or three flesh and blood bartenders during the festival.
They can be found in Duke Jacobs Square, near Jelgava Hotel, in the center of Jelgava – about a 15 minute walk from the train station.
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 Jelgava hotels, for discount hotels in Jelgava
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 Apsit - Latvia map stamp cancels - 2
Soon afterward, with the retreat of the German army and advance of the Soviet Latvian forces, the government moved to Liepāja.
Jelgava CDS; design with three ears of wheat above and an elks head, the traditional symbol of Jelgava, below.
The use of these cancels ended in 1919 January 8-11, when Soviet Latvian forces captured Jelgava, occupying it until 1919 March 18.
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 CC:INFO/AIJ: Jelgava District Heating (update 99)
For one of the biggest boiler plants the main pipeline was replaced several times during the last ten years, but the energy losses were still high and the pipeline in very bad condition because of high ground water level causing corrosion of the pipes.
The dismounting of the existing pipeline and the civil work was performed by personnel from Jelgava district heating company.
Jelgava municipality continues the started activities towards heating system rehabilitation.
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 CC:INFO/AIJ: Jelgava District Heating
There are several boiler plants and district heating networks in Jelgava.
For one of the biggest boilerplant the main pipeline was replaced several times in last ten years, but the energy losses were still high and the pipeline in very bad condition because of high ground water level.
These meaures constitute the first step preceding the start of a project aiming at a renovation of the entire district heating system in Jelgava, financed by the World Bank.
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