From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Day Trip and back.
ID: GYG721555-1212239
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Visit the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site with over 200,000 crosses, on a day trip from Riga. Learn about the history of the pilgrimage as you stroll through the paths.
Visit the Hill of Crosses, where there are more than 200,000 crosses. Learn about the pilgrimage as you stroll through the different paths. Visit the biggest baroque palace of Latvia in Jelgava, walk over the new pedestrian bridge, and discover the sculpture park on Post Island.
See the statue of the first president of Latvia and walk to the watchtower where the wild horses graze. Visit the Old Town House and Jelgava Church, and learn about the city and clothes history in the tower.
In case of good weather, enjoy great views from the glass rooftop. Stop by souvenir shops and put a pin on the map to represent your country or region.
Highlights
- Visit the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site with over 200,000 crosses
- Learn about the history of the pilgrimage as you stroll through the paths
- Put a pin on the map to represent your country or region at the Hill of Crosses
- See the biggest baroque palace in Latvia, the Jelgava Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a camera for photos
Snacks and water recommended
Suitable for all weather conditions
Physical activity level: moderate
pizzeria opposite the national library
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
