Town in Samogitia, Lithuania
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Tytuvėnai is a town in the Samogitia region of Lithuania, with a population of 1805 in 2021. The main reason to visit is its monastery and associated churches.
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This Bernadine monastery was mostly complete by 1633, with its courtyard added in the 1770s. The monastery has disbanded but the Church of Our Lady of the Angels (Švč Mergelės Marijos bažnyčia) is still in use. Opening hours are erratic. "Kavanska" church is also within the grounds.
Cosy friendly small place in town centre.
It's seen better days.
Comfy upscale place by the lake 2 km southeast of town.
Tytuvėnai is 110 km north of Kaunas: follow A1 then turn off onto Highway 146 past Raseiniai. From Šiauliai follow Highway 2105 south for 45 km.
Read in the guideThe town is walkable, but you need wheels for the lakes and outlying sights.
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