A likeness of Lithuania's most famous artist, who lived part of his life in Druskininkai.
MK Čiurlionis Statue
Lithuania
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Museum of Armed Resistance & Exile
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Dzūkija National Park Ethnographic Homestead
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Commanding a verdant loop of the Nemunas River, 9km north of Druskininkai, this former Dominican monastery is famous for its seven rococo-style altars and…
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There is not much left of the Hrodna's 'old castle', most of which was destroyed during the Great Northern War in the early 18th century. You can wander…
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The Polish-Lithuanian rulers built the rococo 'New Castle' in the mid-18th century to replace the destroyed 'Old Castle' next door. More palace than…
Nearby Lithuania attractions
1. Mineralinio Vandens Biuvetė
0.18 MILES
The magical powers of local mineral water can be tested at the Dzūkija Fountain, inside the Mineralinio Vandems Biuvetė, a round green building with…
2. Museum of Armed Resistance & Exile
0.21 MILES
A simple, two-room museum on the upper floor of the Cultural Centre tells an incredible history: the forced deportation of Lithuanians to Siberia and the…
0.21 MILES
The Cultural Center plays host to beautiful classical concerts during the Čiurlionis Festival (June to September). It operates irregularly, when events…
0.23 MILES
Dedicated to the history of the town and surrounding district, this lakeside museum shows artworks, old maps and documents and everyday artefacts.
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These strongly mineral-tasting waters are reputed to restore (or preserve) beauty.
6. Joy of All Who Sorrow Church
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The tear-shaped domes of this 19th-century timber Russian Orthodox church, picked out in blue, white and gold, dominate Laisvės aikštė.
7. MK Čiurlionis Memorial Museum
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The life and works of Lithuania’s renowned painter-musician MK Čiurlionis are paid homage at this attractive museum in a residential neighbourhood. His…
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Two kilometres east of town, Girios Aidas has been home to a museum and collection of pagan- and nature-themed wood carvings since 1972.