Jelgava Gymnasium, Jelgava

Name: Jelgava Gymnasium
Address: Akadēmijas iela 10, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia

#6 among attractions in Jelgava

Museum, Historical place, Universities and schools

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Jelgava Gymnasium or Academia Petrina is the oldest higher educational establishment in Latvia. Based on an idea by Friedrich Wilhelm von Raison, it was established in Mitau, capital of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, by Duke Peter von Biron in 1775. The duke wanted to attract professors like Immanuel Kant and Johan Gottfried Herder, but they refused. ()

Local name: Jelgavas akadēmiskā ģimnāzija Coordinates: 56°39'0"N, 23°43'45"E

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Akadēmijas iela 10Jelgava LV-3001 Latvia

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Jelgava Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jelgava Palace, Zemgale Olympic Center, St Simeon and St Anne's Cathedral, Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

0.4 miN
Forts and castles, Palace, Baroque architecture
Jelgava Palace, Jelgava
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Jelgava, Latvia, stands the majestic Jelgava Palace, a grandiose example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich history. This impressive edifice, which is the largest Baroque-style palace in the Baltic states, was...
1.3 miNE
Sport complex, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Zemgale Olympic Center, Jelgava
33 min walk • The Zemgale Olympic Center is a multi-sports complex located in Jelgava, Latvia. It contains many facilities including an athletics field and football stadium, which serves as the home of FK Jelgava and BK Jelgava.
~380 ftS
Church
St Simeon and St Anne's Cathedral, Jelgava
2 min walk • The Cathedral of Sts Simeon and Anne, located at 12 Akadēmijas Street in Jelgava, is a cathedral of the Latvian Orthodox Church, one of four Orthodox cathedrals in Latvia.
~450 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava
3 min walk • Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary or the Cathedral of Our Lady is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Jelgava, is located in Jelgava, Latvia.
1.1 miW
Museum
Kurland Provincial Museum and Athenaeum, Jelgava
29 min walk • Kurland Provincial Museum and Athenaeum was Kurzeme Society of Literature and Art museum with library. It was founded in 1818 in Mitau, at that time the capital of Courland Governorate of Russian Empire.
0.8 miSW
56°38'39"N • 23°42'37"E
Ādolfa Alunāna memoriālais muzejs, Jelgava
21 min walk • Museum
~1840 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Ādolfs Alunāns Theatre, Jelgava
9 min walk • Ādolfs Alunāns Theatre is a theatre in Jelgava, Latvia that was established in 1896.
0.5 miN
56°39'23"N • 23°43'60"E
LLU Studējošo Pašpārvalde, Jelgava
12 min walk • Library
1.5 miNW
56°39'53"N • 23°42'2"E
Jelgavas autobusu parks, Jelgava
38 min walk • Park
1.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Latvia University of Agriculture, Jelgava
43 min walk • The Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, previously Latvia University of Agriculture, is a university in Jelgava, Latvia, specializing in agricultural science, forestry, food technology and related areas.
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Jelgava District, Jelgava
16 min walk • Jelgava District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Semigallia region, in the country's centre. It was organized into a city, two municipalities and twelve parishes, each with a local government authority.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jelgava Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include St Simeon and St Anne's Cathedral, Jelgava (2 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava (3 min walk), Ādolfs Alunāns Theatre, Jelgava (9 min walk), Jelgava Palace, Jelgava (12 min walk).

How to get to Jelgava Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jelgava Gymnasium:

Bus

Jelgavas autoosta (7 min walk)
Jelgavas AO • Lines: 7017, 7256, 7347, 7352, 7356 (7 min walk)

Train

Jelgava (16 min walk)
Cukurfabrika (29 min walk)