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Explore Kedainiai Lithuania – The Ultimate Travel Guide for Eastern Europe
Kedainiai is the only provincial city in Lithunia with an Old Town mae of brick and stone. The city has lovely churches and interesting old buildings. Kedainiai is stuated close to Kaunas so it’s worth it to combine them in a city trip.
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Moletai Lithuania Guide – Uncover the Best of Central and Eastern Europe
Moletai (Molėtai) is a district center surrounded by recreational lakes on the bank of the Siesartis River along the Vilnius-Utena road. Its name comes from the common noun molėtas – clayey, clay-colored. The town was mentioned in a 1387 writ in which Jogaila gave a village by that name to the bishop of Vilnius. Expansion…
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Best Souvenirs from Lithuania: Unique Keepsakes for Travelers
One of the greatest Lithuanian souvenirs is the eye-catching art from a unique gallery in Vilnius. The setting of this family-owned “Small Gallery” recalls the kind of quiet suburban lanes and airy self-contained neighborhoods found in countless European cities, well away from the noisy city center. Yet this delightful gallery is only a 10-minute walk…
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Wonderful Panevezys Lithuania Travel Guide – Explore Central and East Europe
Panevezys (Panevėžys) is the largest city in Central Lithuania and the fifth largest city of the country. It’s at the junction of several principal roadways. The name of the settlement straddling the Nevezis was first mentioned in 1503 in a writing issued by the Lithuanian Grand Duke Alexander giving the domain to the priest of…
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Where To Shop in Vilnius The Capital Of Lithuania
Shop in Vilnius – Akropolis Akropolis Vilnius is one of the largest shopping centers in Vilnius and in fact in the country. An excellent shopping mall! It’s the largest and most beautiful mall in Vilnius. You can easily spend a whole day here. Any superstore and a DIY shop will take you half of the…
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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,…
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Discover Birzai and Birzai Castle Lithuania – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
A Birzai (Biržai) estate is first mentioned in written sources in 1450, and a church in 1510. It’s thought that the name comes from biržis – birch grove. From the mid-15th century until 1811 the area belonged to a branch of the Radziwiłł family founded by George Radziwiłł, father of Barbara Radziwiłł. Construction of a…
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Utena Lithuania Travel Guide – Your Ultimate Eastern European Adventure
The industrial center of northeastern Lithuania and one of the country’s oldest settlements, Utena was first mentioned as part of the Selonian territory in a 1261 writ issued by King Mindaugas. The Utenėlė (probably originally called Utena) River which flows through the city is the source of its name. The history of the city is…