Enjoying unusual and new tastes at the very heart of Latvia – Jelgava Municipality
Jelgava Municipality is situated at the very heart of Latvia. River Lielupe makes its twists and turns here with its numerous tributaries, rare species of plants, birds and animals can be found in river bays and meadows, which witnesses clean environment. The richness of Jelgava Municipality is important past events evidenced by the large number of manors, which invite to learn about their rich history, stories and legends, while enjoying the beauty of nature coloured by different seasons in manor parks. A number of important personalities have come from Jelgava Municipality – the first President of Latvia Jānis Čakste, writer Edvarts Virza, painter Ģederts Eliass, and many more, of whose life and work contribution we can be proud. Historical events and the heroism of soldiers in the Christmas Battles, which can be explored and felt in the vicinity of Machine Gun Hill, do not leave indifferent either. Since old times Jelgava Municipality has been known as a bread barn, but right beside – as small islands between large grain fields – are family farms, where enterprising home producers are working. This is where new flavours and untraditional dishes are created, which you can taste travelling around Jelgava Municipality.
