Duke Jacob Square in Jelgava

Market Square: XVII Century – between 1935 and 1937 (more than 200 years).

Duke Jacob Square: between 1935 and 1937 – around 1944 (9 years).

After the Second World War Jelgava market was moved further to the bank of Driksa River, a place outside of the former medieval city borders, near the Uzvaras Park.

Central square: around 1944 - 2001 (57 years).

Duke Jacob Square: 2001 – today.

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