Anyksciai Travel Guide

 Raimix Says:  As there is museum of devils in Kaunas, it is logical to have other one of angels :) It is opened just in 2010, at the house, where former Anyksciai sacristy was located. First room consists of various valuable paintings, the other rooms – wooden carvings, statues of... 

 Raimix Says:  Monument for Antanas Vienuolis was built in 1982 (sculptor P. Aleksandravicius) for commemorating 100 years of Vienuolis birth (1882 – 1957). He was the other one famous writer, who was living in Anyksciai and wrote about its surroundings.Anyksciai also has a house – museum,... 

 Raimix Says:  The small manor was built in the first half of 19th century by landowner Okuliciute. After revolt against Russian Empire manor was confiscated, later was used for keeping medicine and other purposes. Nowadays here is a library for children. 

 Raimix Says:  Antanas Baranauskas (1835 – 1902) was both a bishop and poet. As a bishop he was known not only in Anyksciai, but also in nowadays Sejny (Poland). As a poet he wrote famous poem “Anyksciu silelis” (means “Small pinewood of Anyksciai”), where he described nature of Lithuania... 

 Raimix Says:  Neo – gothic church of Dt. Matthew was constructed in 1899 – 1909 by architect N. Andreev. The church has one of the longest spires in whole Lithuania, 79 meters. It is an focus of Anyksciai and could be easily seen at panorama view.It is pity, there was no possibility to... 

 ginte Says:  The second biggest boulder in the whole Lithuania. It's a monument of nature, archeology and art. Sculptor Bronius Pundlius created a monument to pioneering Lithuanian aviators Steponas Darius and Stasys Girenas, the 'conquerors of the Atlantic Ocean', whose plane crashed in... 

 ginte Says:  Unique Horse Museum is the only one in the whole Lithuania. It was founded in 1978. You'll see and be able to know everything related to horses. And, of course, you'll be able to ride a horse :) 

 Laurike Says:  If you will visit town ANYKSCIAI, you should visit a place, where the biggest stone in Lithuania is kept. This stone is a monument to two Lithuanian pilot, who tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean by little plane. But they didn't reach our country, and died because of crash..... 

 ginte Says:  The best to get around and to see all famous places just for one day - use your car. Of course, it's necessary to have a walk in the forest Anyksciu silelis and to take a breath of fresh air. 

 Raimix Says:  Niuronys is a village famous for its museum of horses and bread – making shows. Museum of horses consists of educational information about species of horses, their look, the equipment used for riding horse in past and nowadays. There are also sculptures, carvings, medals,... 

 Raimix Says:  Kavarskas is located in beautiful surroundings near Sventoji river. The main sights here to see is St. John’s church from second half of 19th century and nig weir with water - power plant. Place is known from 18th century. Actually it was known from a bad side – here lived... 

 Laurike Says:  We have amazing river in Anyksciai, and i recommend you to go to swim there.The name "Sventoji" means The Saint ! 

 ginte Says:  Small but nice city with a wonderful nature and great traditions! The biggest festival is at the end of July every year and it is called St. Anne's day, as St. Anne is considered to be a patroness of Anyksciai. 

 Laurike Says:  When i coming home to my parents, i always see the same view of this town - beuatifull church and river in the big valley.. This view is always in my head, when i remember my native town.