# Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca, Latvia: what it is and when to go

> Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca is a church building in Latvia (Jēkabpils). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 35. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/jekabpils-vecticibnieku-baznica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Latvia · History, Temples
- **Where:** Latvia · Viestura iela 15, LV-5201, Jēkabpils
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 125 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 56.49321, 25.86478

## What it is and where

Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca is a church building in Latvia (Jēkabpils). 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 [Jēkabpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/jekabpils/), where this site lists 19 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 56.49321, 25.86478; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.493214%2C25.864783)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.493214%2C25.864783)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/espiritual/) places in Latvia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 7 h 12 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 26 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 56 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 07 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 25 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 52 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 54 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 27 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 02 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 35 |

In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 35. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | May to September | December to April and October |
| Temples | May to September | December to April and October |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Church of Saint Michael in Jēkabpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/jekabpils-sveta-mikela-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/): Lutheran church building · 347 m
- [Mazais vijolnieks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/mazais-vijolnieks/): History · 404 m
- [Church of the Sanctuary of Holy Mother of God](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/uniatu-baznica/): Church building in Jēkabpils, Latvia · 553 m
- [Lūgšanas nams](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/lugsanas-nams/): Church building in Latvia · 689 m
- [Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Jēkabpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/sveta-nikolaja-brinumdaritaja-baznica/): Orthodox monastery in Latvia · 838 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

## More in Latvia: History

- [Riga Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-riga/): cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- [Freedom Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/monumento-a-la-libertad/): memorial located in Riga, Latvia
- [Riga Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/riga-castle/): castle in Riga, Latvia
- [St. Peter's Church, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-peter-s-church/): church in Riga
- [Vecrīga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/old-riga/): historical center and neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia
- [Rundāle Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/palacio-de-rundale/): château

Every Latvia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca?

It is a church building in 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 Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 35.

### How do you get to Jēkabpils Vecticībnieku baznīca?

The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 125 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.493214%2C25.864783) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

### 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 [Church of Saint Michael in Jēkabpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/jekabpils-sveta-mikela-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/), [Mazais vijolnieks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/mazais-vijolnieks/), [Church of the Sanctuary of Holy Mother of God](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/uniatu-baznica/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/939138019), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15219053), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).