Discover, acknowledge and connect with the treasures of Šiauliai district!


The Hill of Crosses is a world-famous sacred, historical, archaeological, mythological, cultural, national treasure, dominant element of attraction and visibility of Šiauliai district. The magnificent Hill of Crosses connects Šiauliai district with the world and Europe, with the name of Holy Pope John Paul II, pilgrimage and with St.Jacob‘s way. Discover the renewed town of Kuršėnai, one of the largest towns of the area and its new unique-construction pedestrian bridge over the Venta River which is one of the longest in Lithuania. Visit a reconstructed Kuršėnai Gruzewski Manor house which is a rare treasure of the old wooden architecture. Upon arrival in Kuršėnai, a vase or a jug thrown by the King or the Queen of Pots can be purchased or a clay pot can be thrown using own efforts since Kuršėnai is the capital of potters!


Visitors are welcome to discover treasures of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, living culture of the Balts, famous stud farm Žemaitukas, favourite exclusive open-air sights and events in Naisiai, Dargaičiai Zoo which is one of the largest in the Baltic region, as well as a zoo with breeding birds and domestic animals in Bertužiai village. Šiauliai district is also attractive by its abundant, extremely diverse natural and cultural landscape: discernible mounds, sprawling away lakes, mysterious bogs, cognitive paths, miraculous springs that will enrich Your spirit, strengthen Your body and will restore Your health!
Lovers of food tourism are invited to taste a Kurtuvėnai ham made according to an old recipe, specialty cheese “Su visa smetona“ and a delicious roll of Kuršėnai.
 
Tourist attractions, the most valuable treasures of the past and present inviting to discover, connect with and acknowledge Šiauliai district!
Kuršėnai manor estate - Unique and one of a kind in Lithuania, has come back to life and is looking forward to your visit! The Kuršėnai Manor Estate is the only fiefdom manor (the estate belonging to the family until any live successors exist) remaining in Lithuania and retaining all of the architectural heritage elements typical to a wooden manor. Come and visit the most luxurious diamond of Kuršėnai and we will take you back to the 19th century. Experience the elegance, values and beauty of this exceptional manor estate.


Tourism and Business Information Centre of Šiauliai District
Information is provided:
Piliakalnio St. 7,
Domantai vil., Meškuičiai subdistrict,
Šiauliai district (the Hill of Crosses)
+370 41 37 08 60
siauliuraj@gmail.com

For more information on Šiauliai district visit our website:
www.siauliurajonas.lt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/visitsiauliurajonas
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/@siauliurajonas.turizmoirve5085

For more information about the Kuršėnai Manor Estate and Šiauliai District Municipality Ethnic Culture and Traditional Craft Center, please visit our website:
www.kursenuamatucentras.lt/index.php
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kursenuamatucentras/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/visit_siauliurajektac/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikxPXHA6hzk

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