Dobele

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Dobele is a town in the cultural region Zemgale in Latvia, and is located near the center of Latvia on the banks of the river Bērze. It received town rights in 1917 whilst being a part of the German occupied Courland Governorate during the First World War. As of 2020, the population was 8,856. ()

Alternative names: Population: 9 thous. (2019)Area: 3.1 mi²Coordinates: 56°37'25"N, 23°16'51"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Dobele Castle, Dobele District.

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Forts and castles
Dobele Castle
8 min walk • Dobele Castle is a castle in the town of Dobele on the west bank of the river, in the historical region of Zemgale, in Latvia. Dobele was built in 1335 by the Livonian order on top of a more ancient castle.
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Dobele District
19 min walk • Dobele District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in the Courland and Semigallia regions, in the country's centre. It was organized into two cities, a municipality and fifteen parishes, each with a local government authority. The main city in the district was Dobele.