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Discover the Vibrant Charm of Klaipeda Lithuania – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
It was always believed that the Curonian Lagoon is the delta of the Nemunas River. Western Balts and Germans called the river Nemunas Memel. Because of this, the name of the city founded close to the lagoon became Memel. Lithuanians and Samogitians called it Klaipeda, or Coloypede in Latin. In 1252 the German Teutonic Order…
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Explore Lithuania Minor History Museum Klaipėda Your Ultimate Travel Guide
History Museum Klaipeda The first attempts to open a museum in Klaipeda date from the beginning of the 20th century. During the general meeting of members of the “Sandora” Society under the leadership of priest Dr. V. Gaigalaitis, it was decided to set up the Library-Museum in Klaipėda. After the Society acquired its own house,…