Lentvaris
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| Ethnographic region | Aukštaitija | ||
| County | Vilnius County | ||
| Municipality | Trakai district municipality | ||
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| Capital of | Lentvaris rural eldorate | ||
| Population | 11,832 in 2005 (33rd) | ||
| First mentioned | 17th century | ||
| Granted city rights | 1946 | ||
Lentvaris (pronunciation (help·info), a city in eastern Lithuania, 9 km east form Trakai, an important center of transportation, because many roads and railroads cross here. Lake Lentvaris is located near the city.
[edit] History
In the 19th century the Tyszkewicz family had a Neogothic style palace built in the town and founded a park, designed by Édouard André.
In 1869 a nail factory was built here.
[edit] Famous people
One of the most outstanding soprano singers of the 20th century, Teresa Żylis-Gara was born in Lentvaris.
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