| Name | Jelgava |
| Country | Latvia |
| Geography | The most spectacular baroque palace in the Baltics. |
| Description | Jelgava lies to the side of side of the Zemgale plainland on both banks of the Lielupe River.Jelgava is alarge industrial centre and a significant transport junction.Several main road and railway lines come together in Jalgava.The most spectacular baroque palace in the Baltics is located in Jelgava.It is the Jelgava Palace,built in 1738-1772 under the supervision of B.F.Rastrelli in the capital of Courland Duchy. The Latvian Agricultural University has been an institution there since 1939.Academia Petrina- the rare sample of late barock from the 18th century,with Jelgava History and Art Museum in it,is situated near. |
