Aizkraukle

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Aizkraukle is a town in Vidzeme region in Latvia, the administrative centre of Aizkraukle Municipality on the right bank of the Daugava River. The population in 2020 was 7,018. ()

Alternative names: Population: 8.8 thous. (2020)Area: 4.99 mi²Coordinates: 56°36'2"N, 25°15'33"E

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Aizkraukle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aizkraukle Castle, Aizkraukle District.

4.1 miW
Forts and castles
Aizkraukle Castle
106 min walk • Aizkraukle Castle is a ruined medieval castle, located on the right bank of the river Daugava in Latvia to the west of the modern town of Aizkraukle. The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by the Livonian Order. From 1334 to 1480 it was the seat of a Komtur.
3.4 miN
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Aizkraukle District
88 min walk • Aizkraukle District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Vidzeme and Selonia regions, in the country's centre. Districts were eliminated during the administrative-territorial reform in 2009.