Jaunjelgava

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Jaunjelgava is a town on the left bank of the Daugava River in Aizkraukle Municipality, in the Selonia region of Latvia, about 80 km southeast of Riga. The population in 2020 was 1,762. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.9 thous. (2019)Area: 2.37 mi²Coordinates: 56°37'1"N, 25°4'55"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Aizkraukle Castle.

2.7 miE
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Aizkraukle Castle
70 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.