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Discover Panevėžys, Lithuania's fifth-largest city, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene. Explore the picturesque Senvagė river, puppet theater, renowned ceramic symposiums, and more. Experience the city's festivities and visit the famous landmarks, including the Juozas Miltinis Theatre and the oldest building, Panevėžys Local Lore Museum. Immerse yourself in the artistry and history of this charming city.
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Our City PANEVĖŽYS
METAL COMPOSITION “PANEVĖŽYS CRAWFISH“MISTER, CRAYFISH!(PANE, VĖŽYS!)
PANEVĖŽYS, THE CAPITAL OF AUKŠTAITIJA(1503) Panevėžys is the fifth largest city in Lithuania. The city is situated in the middle of Lithuania. It lies on the banks of the river Nevėžis. There are about 103,5 thousand inhabitants.
THE GRAND DUKE OF LITHUANIA AND THE KING OF POLAND ALEXANDER
Senvagė (the Old River Bed) is considered the symbol of Panevėžys and is a famous place for leisure time and festivals. TOWN HEART – SENVAGĖ (RIVER WASH)
The theatre is unique in its nature-all its actors are puppets. The name of the theatre is promoted when in summer all actors gather their puppets and decorations and put them onto a big horse-drawn wagon and travel around many towns and villages in Lithuania. The director of the theatre AntanasMarkuckis, the owner of the most prominent theatre awards, the B. Dauguvietis, H. K. Andersen prize, as well as other leading artists, holds 4-5 premieres every season. PUPPET WAGON THEATRE
The director Antanas Markuckis THE DIRECTOR OF PUPPET WAGON THEATRE
PANEVĖŽYS IS OFTEN CALLEDTHE HOME CITY OF THE JUOZAS MILTINIS THEATRE
Panevėžys Juozas Balčikonis Gymnasium THE FIRST GYMNASIUM IN LITHUANIA
During annual ceramic symposiums many artists from around the world gather here to exhibit their best works. PANEVĖŽYS IS OFTEN CONSIDERED THE MECCA OF THE CERAMIC ARTIST
The Children and Youth Folk Dance group “Pynimėlis” THE FAMOUS FOLK DANCE GROUP
AlgimantasAleksandravičius is the famous photographer in the world THE FAMOUS ARTISTS
Sculptor Algimantas Vytėnas THE FAMOUS ARTISTS
Monument for J. Balčikonis SCULPTOR ALGIMANTAS VYTĖNAS’S WORKS
Monument for Lithuanians martyrs SCULPTOR ALGIMANTAS VYTĖNAS’S WORKS
The birthday of the city Pupils of Panevėžys Primary School FESTIVALS