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Skleriai Destination Guide
Explore Skleriai in Lithuania
Skleriai in the region of Lithuania (general) is a town in Lithuania - some 19 mi or ( 30 km ) South-West of Vilnius , the country's capital city .
Current time in Skleriai is now 10:44 AM (Friday) . 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, Zeronys, Vilnius, Vaikstelenai, and Utena. 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 Skleriai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Countryside farmstead Gudasiai / Kaimo turizmo sodyba Gudašiai / Stračiūnai
Modern newly built countryside homestead invites you to spend your time. It is situated in village Straciunai, Trakai region. The homestead is located in the regional park of Aukstadvaris. It is also ..
Karolina - Empty Place (original song)
Hi, Guys! So, this has been an incredible journey since i wrote this song. This was my first ever composition and i can't be more happier to share it with you. A big thank you goes out to Gintas Litin ..
WCDF 2012 : LITHUANIA : INTERMEDIATE ADULT (F&M) : FUNKY
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WCDF 2012 : LITHUANIA : NEWCOMER : TEEN (F) : FUNKY
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Interesting facts about this location
Trakai District Municipality
Trakai District Municipality is one of 60 municipalities in Lithuania.
Located at 54.58 24.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Senieji Trakai Castle
Senieji Trakai Castle was a castle in Senieji Trakai, Lithuania. The first enclosure-type brick castle was built by Grand Duke Gediminas, who transferred the capital of Lithuania from Kernavė to Trakai (today's Senieji Trakai) before 1321. The wedding of Grand Duke Kęstutis and Birutė was held there and it was the birthplace of the Grand Duke Vytautas in 1350.
Located at 54.60 24.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
St. Mary Church, Trakai
St. Mary Church in Trakai, Lithuania, is a Roman Catholic church. It was originally founded by Vytautas the Great in 1409 and constructed in gothic style. Later it was significantly altered during the Baroque period, and its current appearance if mostly defined by these alterations.
Located at 54.64 24.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Trakai Peninsula Castle
Trakai Peninsula Castle is one of the castles in Trakai, Lithuania. It is located on a peninsula between southern Lake Galvė and Lake Luka. Built around 1350–1377 by Kęstutis, Duke of Trakai, it was an important defensive structure protecting Trakai and Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, against attacks of the Teutonic Knights. Much of the castle was destroyed in the 17th century. Remaining walls and towers are preserved and protected by the Trakai Historical National Park.
Located at 54.65 24.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Lake Galvė
Lake Galvė is a lake in Trakai Lithuania. It has 21 islands, and one of them houses Trakai Island Castle. Trakai Peninsula Castle is located on its southern shore. There are ruins of the little Orthodox church in Bažnytėlė Island. The lake and most of the other lakes surrounding the castle and city have myths and legends connected to them, of which most contain a tragic love story. The lakes and castle are therefore also said to be haunted.
Located at 54.66 24.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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