ANYKŠČIAI
With a population of 11,000, Anykščiai is a small spa resort town in Lithuania, situated 20 miles west of Utena, the county capital. Although the first written mention of the town dates back to 1442, its first appearance on a map is tentatively dated to a much later time, about 1578. Archeological research in the area, however, has revealed settlements dating from the late Neolithic. Its location by the Šventoji River, connecting it to the Baltic Sea via the Neris River and Nemunas River, contributed to its development. Among the famous locally born people are poet Antanas Baranauskas, writer Antanas Vienuolis, writer Jonas Biliūnas and others. The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew in Anykščiai is the tallest church in Lithuania, with spires measuring 79 meters in height. Other famous places like Puntukas stone, the HorseMuseum, the narrow-gauge train and the Museum of Angels annually attract hundreds of tourists from different parts of the country and beyond. Anykščiai was designated the Lithuanian capital of culture for the year of 2012.
Please give us your valuable comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.