Place to visit
Church of Saint John in Jelgava, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Church of Saint John in Jelgava is a church building in Jelgava, Latvia. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Jelgava, Latvia · Temples
- Where
- Latvia · Jāņa iela 1, LV-3001, Jelgava
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 34 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 56.64449, 23.72865
What it is and where
Church of Saint John in Jelgava is a church building in Jelgava, Latvia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Jelgava, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.64449, 23.72865; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Church of Saint John in Jelgava is May to September.
- JanPossible7:10
- FebPossible9:12
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:57
- MayBest time16:09
- JunBest time17:27
- JulBest time16:54
- AugBest time14:55
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:01
- NovBetter not7:45
- DecPossible6:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jelgava branch of the Latvian Railway History MuseumMuseum394 m
- St. Simeon and St. Anne's Cathedral, JelgavaChurch in Jelgava, Latvia508 m
- Akadēmijas iela 10Building in Jelgava, Latvia601 m
- Holy Trinity Church in JelgavaChurch building in Jelgava, Latvia1.0 km
- Church of Saint Anne in JelgavaChurch building in Jelgava, Latvia1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Temples
- Riga Cathedral: cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- St. Peter's Church, Riga: church in Riga
- St. James's Cathedral, Riga: Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, Riga: Cathedral
- Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona: Catholic spiritual center in Aglona, Latvia
- Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils: Orthodox church in Daugavpils, Latvia
Every Latvia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Church of Saint John in Jelgava?
It is a church building in Jelgava, Latvia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Church of Saint John in Jelgava?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33.
How do you get to Church of Saint John in Jelgava?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jelgava branch of the Latvian Railway History Museum, St. Simeon and St. Anne's Cathedral, Jelgava, Akadēmijas iela 10. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Jelgava22 places to see in and around Jelgava, Latvia: Jelgava Palace, St. Simeon and St. Anne's Cathedral, Jelgava, Villa Medem. Best time: May to September.
- Temples151 places for temples in Latvia, from Riga Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Church of Saint John in Jelgava on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.