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Virkstininkai Destination Guide
Explore Virkstininkai in Lithuania
Virkstininkai in the region of Lithuania (general) is a town in Lithuania - some 183 mi or ( 295 km ) North-West of Vilnius , the country's capital city .
Current time in Virkstininkai is now 03:44 PM (Saturday) . 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, Liepāja, Kaliningrad, Vilimiske, and Telšiai. 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 Virkstininkai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Linijiniai šokiai (Palanga 2010-06-12)
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Palanga. Guest House PARK VILLA. Best place to stay in Palanga
A cosy modern homestead in Palanga near the Baltc sea. parkvilla.priejuros.lt ..
Take off in Palanga Airport, Lithuania (SAS Airlines)
Take off in Palanga Airport ..
Palanga holiday July '08
Zydra, Matthew & I on short break in Palanga ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nemirseta
Nemirseta is a district of the Lithuanian seaside resort Palanga, located on the Baltic coast north of Klaipėda. Its German name literally means "glutton", although etymologically it is a corruption of an ancient Baltic toponym denoting marshy land (nemiršele).
Located at 55.88 21.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tiškevičiai Palace, Palanga
The Tiškevičiai Palace, Tiskevičius Palace, or Tyszkiewicz Palace is a Neo-Renaissance style building in Palanga, Lithuania, built for the Tyszkiewicz (Tiškevičiai) family. The construction was started in 1893 and finished in 1897. The palace is surrounded by a park with ponds, fountains, and collections of rare plants. Since 1963 the palace has housed the Palanga Amber Museum and is surrounded by the Palanga Botanical Garden.
Located at 55.91 21.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Palanga Amber Museum
The Palanga Amber Museum (Lithuanian: Palangos gintaro muziejus), near the Baltic Sea in Palanga, Lithuania, is a branch of the Lithuanian Art Museum. It is housed in the restored 19th-century Tiškevičiai Palace and is surrounded by the Palanga Botanical Garden. The museum's collection of amber comprises about 28,000 pieces, of which about 15,000 contain inclusions of insects, spiders, or plants. About 4,500 pieces of amber are exhibited; many of these are items of artwork and jewelry.
Located at 55.91 21.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Kretinga Museum
The Kretinga Museum, also known as Kretinga Manor, is located near the Baltic Sea in Kretinga, Lithuania. Originally a private estate, it was converted to a museum in 1992, and now contains a number of archeological finds, fine and applied art collections, folk art, and ethnographic exhibits, as well as a restored orangery. Nearby is a sculpture garden featuring a reconstruction of a Lithuanian solar calendar. The museum is operated by the Kretinga district municipality.
Located at 55.90 21.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Palanga International Airport
Palanga International Airport is an international airport located in the western part of Lithuania near the Baltic Sea. The airport focuses on servicing short and mid-range routes. The facility expansion completed in 2007 has made long-range route servicing a possibility. Since 1993, the number of passengers passing through the airport has been increasing annually. After Lithuania became a member of EU, passengers in 2004 increased more than 60% in comparison with that of 2003.
Located at 55.97 21.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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