Jēkabpils Bus StationVienības Street 1+371 65231473, +371 65237730

Krustpils Train StationStacijas Square+371 6723213524-hour reference phone80001181+371 67231181 (from abroad)

Car rental Ltd. „Marteks”Brīvības Street 2E-1+371 20225885noma@marteks.lvwww.marteks.lv

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Restaurant „Klasse”Draudzības Alley 20A+371 2870500656.493893, 25.864798

Restaurant „Oāze”Mežrūpnieku Street 2+371 20377680www.oazetev.lv 56.496741, 25.893529

Restaurant „Luīze”Brīvības Street 190+371 27705777www.luiize.lv56.499802, 25.862600

Cafe „Lauku šiks”Palejas Street 3 +371 29992393www.avotinizs.lv56.502116, 25.875141

Cafe „Lūšu krogs” A Pormaļa Street 27 +371 2913338856.494893, 25.865855

Bar – Fast-food-restaurant „Domino WOK KEBAB”

Brīvības Street 161+371 2611474756.498019, 25.866678

Sushi bar „Sakura”Brīvības Street 140/142+371 20401616www.sakurasstasti.lv56.497851, 25.867527

Sushi bar „Kioto suši”Nākotnes Street 2 (t/c Aura)+371 29991831www.kiotosusi.lv56.490458, 25.858894

Cafe „Gaļas nams”Viestura Street 35+371 25255050, +371 20014172www.jekabpilsgalasnams.lv56.490398, 25.865499

Cafe „Vecpilsēta”Pasta Street 23+371 20224225www.bezdeligas3.lv56.497020, 25.865992

Tunnel at the bridge across river Daugava

The tunnel (43.04 m) is one of the few parabolic monolithic reinforced concrete structures in Latvia, which was built in the 1930s. The underpass still retains the original cobblestone pavement.

Pļaviņu Street56.498299, 25.878624

Open-air stage on the island of Krustpils (Adamson)

From early spring to late summer, there is a variety of cultural and entertainment activities that bring together thousands of Jekabpils and city guests. In the area of Adamson Island there is a linden tree, a tree of national importance.

Rīgas street, opposite the Krustpils Culture centre56.506046, 25.859413

Artists Oto and Uga Skulmes family house

Skulmes family has given Latvia several outstanding painters – Oto Skulme (1889–1967), Uga Skulme (1895–1963), Džemma Skulme, Jurģis Skulme. The house was built in 1895 by Oto and the father of Uga Jēkabs Skulme. The house can only be seen from the outside. There is a memorial plaque at the building.

Brīvības Street 26 56.490601, 25.878300

The house of the organist Pēteris Sīpolnieks

Pēteris Sīpolnieks (1913–1984) was a music teacher and one of the most prominent organists in Latvia. His family house was built in 1820. The building now houses an art salon.

Brīvības Street 14156.496700, 25.868099

House of ceramist Andrejs Pormalis

Ceramist Andrejs Pormalis (1898–1977) was one of the most prominent Latvian ceramicists who had dedicated his life to Jekabpils. His ceramic fireplace was awarded the silver medal at the 1937 International Exhibition in Paris. There is a memorial plaque at the house.

A. Pormaļa Street 11956.4976, 25.8502

Paintball Club X3MEquipped paintball field for small and large groups, equipment available.

Zīriņu Street 5+371 29231394 www.x3m.lv56.479431, 25.839426

Jekabpils Diving CenterDiving training, service of underwater equipment.

Bebru Street 4+371 65233811, +371 2917376156.493301, 25.888800

Tennis Courts „Noras”Tennis court rental, inventory available.

„Noras”, Ābeļu parish, Jēkabpils county+371 2926570756.478500, 25.889099

Fairytale Room „Butaforia”It is a fairy-tale kingdom, where at the „Magic source” you can wish desire which may come true. From the royal palace over the drawbridge you will arrive in to gnomes town. Visit witch kitchen, princess room and see dolls paradise.

Dambja Street 19+371 2953657556.4953, 25.8744

Krustpils Evangelical Lutheran Church

Built in the 17th century – damaged and rebuilt several times. In 1999 the church received the blue flag of the European Cultural Heritage.

Rīgas Street 221A+371 2910787656.512901, 25.855301

Krustpils Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

In 2004 the church was opened in the highest part of the city. Not only church services, but also various concerts take place in the church.

Kalna Street 33+371 6523032256.5054, 25.8726

Jēkabpils St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

Construction was commenced in 1769 and the church was consecrated on 15th December 1807. It features an artifact of national significance – the double-manual organ built by the renowned master Mārtiņš Krēsliņš in 1885.

Brīvības Street 125+371 65235455, +371 2923406256.495098, 25.870199

Jēkabpils Roman Catholic Church

The church was built in the middle of the 19th century and restored in 1933. Its tower is 14 meters high, the church bell weighs 272 kg.

Brīvības Street 105+371 6523317456.493301, 25.872299

Prayer-Hause of the Jēkabpils Old Believer Community

Jekabpils Old Believer Prayer House is one of the oldest Old Believer prayer houses in Latvia. Built in 1878.

Viestura Street 15+371 65233780, +371 2591438156.4935, 25.8644

Sculpture in memory of Jāzeps Vītols „Little Violinist”

The first four years of his life the outstanding Latvian composer Jāzeps Vītols (1863–1948) lived in Jēkabpils. The sculpture „Little Violinist” by sculptor A. Bikše was opened in 2013 near the building where the Vītols family lived.

Pasta Street 1, at Agrobusiness College56.496601, 25.867500

Jekabpils Agrobusiness College (former district school)

Built in 1820 in the style of classicism. It adds a majestic touch to the centre of the city with its massive columns. This building now houses the Jekabpils Agrobusiness College.

Pasta Street 1 56.496700, 25.867701

Jēkabpils City Council (the former Jēkabpils district courthouse)

The building was built in the late 19th century as a Jēkabpils district court house in classicism style. Now it houses Jēkabpils City municipality.

Brīvības Street 12056.496198, 25.869282

Historic Building of National Bank

The building was built in 1931 in the style of classicism. The center of the facade is decorated by four column-like projections crested with chapiters.

A. Pormaļa Street 1156.4941, 25.8691

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Center ApartmentsPasta Street 14, Jēkabpils+371 2940111056.496952, 25.866963

Park ApartmentsFilozofu Street 20, Jēkabpils+371 2940111056.496840, 25.871815

AccommodationCentral Riverside Apartments

Rīgas Street 103A, Jēkabpils+371 29484369+371 2206168556.501291, 25.875475

Hotel „Citrus SPA”Kurzemes Street 8, Jēkabpils+371 65221737,+371 26825940citrussspa@inbox.lvwww.citrusspa.lv 56.503806, 25.879121

Hotel „Daugavkrasti”Mežrūpnieku Street 2, Jēkabpils+ 371 65231232info@daugavkrasti.lvwww.daugavkrasti.lv56.496741, 25.893529

Hotel „Luiize”Brīvības Street 190, Jēkabpils+371 27705777;luiize@luiize.lvwww.luiize.lv6.499763, 25.862607

Guest house „DVINA”Pelītes Street 2, Jēkabpils+371 2206383156.500607, 25.844393

Campsite „Radži”Zīriņu Street 5,+371 29471447radzi@inbox.lvwww.radzi.lv56.4789, 25.8407

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Cafe „Ķēķis”Nākotnes Street 2 ( t/c Aura)+371 2642454356.490458, 25.858894

Cafe „Ceļavējš” Bebru Street

Bebru Street 92+371 2230897656.492180, 25.892880

Cafe „Ceļavējš” Ventas Street

Ventas Street 13+371 2230889256.505001, 25.884300

Cafe „Red cafe”Rīgas Street 163+371 2232707556.502837, 25.867009

Cafe „Doma”Rīgas Street 150A+371 6522194056.502399, 25.872601

Cafe „Daugaviņa”Brīvības Street 131 +371 6523143356.495000, 25.868281

Pizzeria „Itālis”Brīvības Street 161+371 26114747, www.italis.lv56.498019, 25.866678

Canteen „Ūsiņš”Rēzeknes Street 11+371 2953632056.519899, 25.851592

Canteen „Miķelāni bekons”Zaļā Street 22B+371 2566551356.491222, 25.846312

Fast-food-restaurant „Hesburger”

Rīgas Street 247+371 65223383www.hesburger.lv56.518700, 25.851801

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Jēkabpils Tourism Information CentreInformation on tourist attractions, recreations facilities, accommodation and catering. Tourism brochures, maps, souvenirs.

Brīvības Street 140/142+371 652 33822tic@jekabpils.lvwww. jekabpils.lv

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Struve Geodetic Arc Point „Jēkabpils”, included in UNESCO World Heritage List

On July 15, 2005, the Struve Geodetic Arc was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique phenomenon, the longest and the most accurate geodetic measurement system and an outstanding evidence of the science history progress. Struve Geodetic Arc Point „Jēkabpils” is located in Jēkabpils Struve Park. Measured in 1826. The works were led by Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve.

Strūves Street 56.5013, 25.8560

Wednesday market squareThis is the oldest historical center of the city and the oldest market square in the city, where trading took place on Wednesdays. At the end of 2012, the environmental object „Horse with Carts” by the sculptor G. Burvis was installed. Being in this area is an opportunity to get in the wheel and take a photo.

Brīvības Street 21456.500046, 25.858908

Kens manor and parkThe park was built by the owner of the liqueur factory Alfred Kens, whose company operated in Jekabpils until the 1st World War. The park has a children’s playground and a newly built stage that is used to organize various cultural events. The park is also decorated with a national tree – European larch.

Dambja Street 56.494499, 25.873800

Krustpils CastleSince the 13th century, the River Daugava has been loyally supervised by the Krustpils Castle. Several times was burnt down and destroyed in wars, but always restored and still awaits guests. You will be able to see the candle-lit medieval cellars, the magnificent landscape of the castle gate tower, the art exhibitions.The Jēkabpils History Museum is located in the castle, which also offers educational and practical classes (pre-registration).

Rīgas Street 216B+ 371 65221042www.jekabpilsmuzejs.lv56.512001, 25.857500

Jēkabpils Old Town SquareThe current Old Town square was formed in early 20th century. Symbol of the city – the lynx greets the visitors in the square with the city clock in the centre and the purse, water source and scales pay homage to the marketplace that once was here. Also the story of the city is told by characters from old-day photographs.

Old Town Squarelaukums.jekabpils.lv56.497601, 25.866400

Daugava embankment – promenade

The construction of the embankment was commenced in 1981 after the great floods. In the summer of 2011 the embankment was renovated and improved. On the left bank of the Daugava there are special design

Jēkabpils Forest Park and Radži grand Stone

The park was planted in 1966 to protect the city from the dust created in the dolomite quarry. When the 158 hectares of used quarried were flooded in 1987, a new favourite recreation place of the city was born. The Forest Park is located next to Radži water reservoir, which has a Blue Flag beach. On one of islets there can be seen Radži grand stone – with height of 3.1 m and girth of 19.5 m.There is a Blue Flag beach in Forest Park, nature trails, outdoor exercise equipment, volleyball and streetball courts, activities for children and a playground for children.Available services: All-season skiing hill (phone: +371 29429678), veikpark (phone: +371 28367165),

Water Relaxation Center and Sports Swimming Pool „Citrus”

In 2007, the water relaxation center „Citrus” was opened in Jēkabpils. In 2016, the center was built with a swimming pool.Services available to visitors: Sports swimming pool, sauna, cascade pool, gym, spa treatments. Swim training for children, water aerobics.

Kurzemes Street 8+371 65221737, +371 2682594056.503799, 25.878700

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Art Gallery “MANS’S”Art Gallery MANS’S was founded in 1991 and was one of the first private art galleries in Latvia.More than 200 exhibitions were organized during this time.

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SUP rental (phone: +371 29429678), boat and catamaran rental (phone: +371 29429678).

Mežaparka Street56.482094, 25.852676

benches for Jēkabpils abroad twin cities. Informative stands on both sides of the river tell the story of the importance of Daugava in the history of Jēkabpils and Krustpils.

On both banks of the Daugava56.498600, 25.873301

Jēkabpils History Museum Open-air Division „Sēļu sēta”

A 19th century farm of a wealthy Selonian farmer: a dwelling house, a grain barn, a small barn, a hill, a windmill and a sauna. The Museum’s Open-Air division was established in 1952.„Sēļu sēta” is open to visitors during the summer season from May 2 to October 31, seven days a week.Museum offer – guided tour, educa-tional programs, events, playground for children.

Filozofu Street 6+371 65232501, +371 65221042seluseta@inbox.lv56.495701, 25.873899

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The Orthodox Church of The Holy Spirit and men’s monastery

The church was built in the second part of the 19th century in Byzantine style. Its five domes have become a landmark of the city panorama. The Saint Nicholas The Miracle-worker’s church unique with its small size of only 17 by 19.5 meters is located in the monastery courtyard. The icon of Virgin Mary of Jacobstadt was returned to the church in 2008 and now attracts a great number of pilgrims every year.

Brīvības Street 200+371 65231486, +371 20451706svetagaraklosteris@inbox.lvwww.klosteris.lv56.500198, 25.860500

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