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Algupys Destination Guide
Explore Algupys in Lithuania
Algupys in the region of Lithuania (general) is a town in Lithuania - some 67 mi or ( 108 km ) North-West of Vilnius , the country's capital city .
Current time in Algupys is now 08:55 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Vilnius " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Riga, Kaliningrad, Vilkija, Šiauliai, and Raudondvaris. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Riga . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Algupys ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
GG Tour H1N1 2009 E06 - Grudges
Last night was a nightmare. We were scared by unknown enemies so much that just after the dinner we left our dishes on the ground and escaped in to the car. There we drank beer and watched through the ..
Virtualus Panevėžiuko turas / Virtual Tour of Paneveziukas, Lithuania
www.vietoves.lt pasivažinėjimas po Panevėžiuką (Kauno raj.) Virtual Tour of Paneveziukas, Lithuania / Виртуальный тур по Паневежиукас, Литва / Tour virtuel de Paneveziukas, Lituanie / Virtuelle Tour d ..
Virtualus Užliedžių turas / Virtual Tour of Uzliedziai, Lithuania
www.vietoves.lt pasivažinėjimas po Užliedžius (Kauno raj.) Virtual Tour of Uzliedziai, Lithuania / Виртуальный тур по Ужлиеджяй, Литва / Tour virtuel de Uzliedziai, Lituanie / Virtuelle Tour durch Uzl ..
Virtualus Padauguvos turas / Virtual Tour of Padauguva, Lithuania
www.vietoves.lt pasivažinėjimas po Padauguvą (Kauno raj.) Virtual Tour of Padauguva, Lithuania / Виртуальный тур по Падаугува, Литва / Tour virtuel de Padauguva, Lituanie / Virtuelle Tour durch Padaug ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sitkūnai Radio Station
Sitkūnai Radio Station is a large facility for medium wave and shortwave broadcasting at Sitkūnai, Lithuania. The decision to build a new transmitting centre near the village of Sitkunai, about 17 km north of Kaunas was made by the Government of Lithuania in 1937. The building works started in 1939, and after completion, a 120 kW medium wave transmitter from Standard Telephones and Cables in the United Kingdom was ordered. However, the outbreak of World War II stopped the shipment.
Located at 55.04 23.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Šušvė
Šušvė is a river in central Lithuania. It begins in Kelmė district municipality, 6 km (4 mi) southeast from Tytuvėnai. The river passes through Tytuvėnai and Sulinkiai Marshes and flows south through Radviliškis district municipality. Finally, Šušvė passes through Kėdainiai district municipality and flows into the Nevėžis River near Graužiai village. The width of the river valley is between 0.5 and 3 km. From December to March Šušvė is usually frozen.
Located at 55.17 23.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Kaunas District Municipality
Kaunas District Municipality is one of 60 municipalities in Lithuania. The seat of the municipality is the city of Kaunas. It surrounds the Kaunas City Municipality from the north, west and south, while in the east Kaunas district municipality borders Kaišiadorys District Municipality. Kaunas District Municipality has the second largest international airport in Lithuania, and is well connected by major roads, as well as railways with other cities of Lithuania.
Located at 55.00 23.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Ninth Fort
The Ninth Fort is a stronghold in the northern part of Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania. It is a part of the Kaunas Fortress, which was constructed in the late 19th century. During the occupation of Kaunas and the rest of Lithuania by the Soviet Union, the fort was used as a prison and way-station for prisoners being transported to labour camps. After the occupation of Lithuania by Nazi Germany, the fort was used as a place of execution for Jews, captured Soviets, and others.
Located at 54.94 23.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kovno Ghetto
The Kovno ghetto was a ghetto established by Nazi Germany to hold the Lithuanian Jews of Kaunas during the Holocaust. At its peak, the Ghetto held 40,000 people, most of whom were later sent to concentration and extermination camps, or were shot at the Ninth Fort. About 500 Jews escaped from work details and directly from the Ghetto, and joined Soviet partisan forces in the distant forests of southeast Lithuania and Belarus.
Located at 54.92 23.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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