Marks of Cultural Heritage and History in Tauragė
Historical resources mention Tauragė for the first time in 1507. During the course of history, the geographic location of the border city was quite an advantage, especially in terms of trade, but to...
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On the Banks of the Jūra River
The Jūra River, winding through Tauragė, flows out in Aukštasis Tyras upland moor not far from Jankaičiai village (Rietavas municipality) and flows into Nemunas River along Šereitlaukis village...
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Neringa of Eduardas Jonušas
This route is dedicated to the memory of Eduardas Jonušas - the artist, museologist and cherisher of the heritage of the Curonian Spit. E. Jonušas is deservedly referred to as the symbol of the On...
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Memorial Marks of Famous People in Tauragė
Tauragė is a border city, established near the old Hanseatic road, which used to connect Saint Petersburg, Riga and other cities with Western Europe. The city was the home of many famous people and...
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On the Paths of Šilalė Memory
You will know you have arrived to Šilalė upon seeing the noble title of the city with a banner, which states that this is “A City of Lithuanian Patriots”. The cognitive route around Šilalė in...
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The Ice-Free Port of Klaipėda
This route has been developed for the 360th anniversary of the sea trade – in 1657 the Duke of Prussia granted Memel (currently known as Klaipėda) the privilege of free trade.Open sea routes, the...
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Reformation in Western Lithuania: from Klaipėda to Būtingė
Klaipėda region is the Protestant citadel, with the first Evangelical Lutheran, Evangelical Reformer, Evangelical Baptist and other reformed church communities establishing since the 16th c. Before...
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The Stories of Dangė Riverbanks
From mid. 16th to the late 18th c. the port of Klaipėda was established on Dangė river. The city development began with the Memelburg Castle, built at the confluence of Dangė and Memel on 29 July...
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“I loved you, Klaipėda...”
This route was dedicated to the 120th birth anniversary of Ieva Simonaitytė, the writer of Klaipėda region. The writer lived in Klaipėda in 1921–1938. We will take a walk on the streets of that...
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The Unseen Seaside
Once you reach your destination – the centre of Karklė, a former fishermen’s town, you will be greeted by the red brick building, housing the Visitor’s Centre of the Seaside Regional Park. you...
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The route of discoveries for families: an exciting journey through the history of the kingdom
Our journey starts at Tauralaukis bus stop. Bus no. 14 will take you there. We shall first visit the Tauralaukis Manor. The Tauralaukis Manor (Germ. Kleine Tauralauken) was first mentioned in 1539. I...
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The Bachmann manor: between dedication and intrigue
This route is tailored for travellers interested in the historical secrets of the region. Bus no. 17 and 18 as well as minibus no. 10 and 21 can take you to this location from the city centre. It is...
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Sacred Places of Plungė
We begin our route at the monument for St. Florian, standing in the intersection between Laisvės avenue and Vytautas street near the building of Plungė Municipality. After getting to know the of we...
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Plungė Park
We begin our route at the main gate of the park, located near Plungė District Tourism Information Centre. This Centre is established in the former house of the guard of Ogiński family manor. Near a...
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Plungė Then and Now
Plungė city is established on both sides of Babrungas, the influx of Minija River, on the western edge of the Samogitian Upland in the western part of Lithuania. Currently Plungė district belongs a...
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Treading down the Walkways of Prussian Queen Louise
This route takes you on a journey to find all of the signs within the Old Town left by Queen Louise of Prussia.
From 1807 until 1808, Memel was the temporary capital of Prussia, so the royal family...
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Through the doors of time
This route invites you to take a trip, during which you will see the main – both existing and already gone – objects in the center of Kretinga town. The journey begins in the Town Hall Square. In...
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The count Tiškevičius residence in Kretinga
The tour is meant for all, who are interested in the history of the Tiškevičius Manor and the Tiškevičius family. The Kretinga Manor Mansion, which was established in the 16th century, is the of...
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Along the alleyways of the Tiškevičius park
For those yearning for nature, serenity, and peaceful walks, we invite you to the Kretinga Manor Park.The tour starts at the Kretinga Manor Mansion. As soon as the visitors enter the territory the on...
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Signs of War in Klaipėda
Horrific military actions in the area have left a clear footprint in the memories of the local people. Two world wars, numerous battles, revolts, and other conflicts have greatly impacted the region....
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