Jelgava and Dobele Palaces and Gardens

Jelgava (historical name Mitava) - the city since 1573, in 1578-1795 the capital of the Duchy of Courland. The history of the city is associated with the most famous personalities of the Russian Empire, Europe, the Baltic States. It was in the Jelgava Palace that Anna Ioanovna lived before her accession to the throne of the Russian Empire, and the main architect of the palace is the world-famous architect Bartalameo Rastrelli. Jelgava is a city of Latvian presidents and, at the same time, a student center of the Republic of Latvia. During the tour, tourists will see the main sights of the city and visit the natural and landscape objects of the city, where emperors, kings and presidents once walked. A walk with a visit to the museums will take about three hours. Lunch in the city of Jelgava (if desired). Then the group will go to the city of Dobele, where they will get acquainted with the ancient ruins of the Livonian Order Castle and visit the world’s largest Lilac Garden and a nursery of fruit trees (tasting is possible). Perhaps, at the request of tourists, a visit to the Museum of Soviet Transport or Orchid Park.