Today we would like to share a few interesting facts about the Old Varena. It is a village located in Dzukija region, Varena district, at the confluence of Merkis and Varena. It is believed that in the past there was a hunting mansion, which belonged to the Grand Duke Vytautas. Did you know? The famous […]
When visiting Dzukija, we recommend not to pass by the town of Merkine. Merkine is considered to be the spiritual and historical capital of Dzukija. One of the historical monuments you can find in Merkine is Merkine mound, which has become a symbol of the Dainava region. Did you know? In the 14th century and […]
We would like to dedicate today’s post to a wonderful natural phenomenon in Dzukija – sand dunes. The length of the sand dunes in Dzukija is over ten kilometres. In the middle of Varena forests, you can find the Gaidzio dune, which is also called the Kloniu dune. This dune is exactly the same as […]
We are continuing to explore Dzukija region, and today we would like to introduce you to the cliffs of Manciagire, located between the villages of Manciagire and Zervynai. This natural monument is also called Dzūkija Canyons. Did you know? Not only the Lithuanian seaside but also the Dukija region can be proud of the sand […]
Happy Friday, everyone! Today we would like to tell you more about the village of Manciagire. This star of the Dzukija region is located next to the crossroad, where roads from Varena, Marcinkoniai, Zervynai and Zerai meet. Did you know? Archaeological excavations have shown that there were people living in the village of Manciagire back […]
