Kapčiamiestis
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Kapčiamiestis is a town in Lithuania located near rivers Baltoji Ančia and Nieda confluence. Town traces its history dating back in early 16th century, then a manor was built. In 1777 a parish-school was opened here.
In the town's cemetery, Lithuanian national hero, Emilia Plater, was buried in 1831.
Kapčiamiestis was devastated by World War II, after which most buildings were destroyed.
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 Emilia Plater monument in Kapčiamiestis |
 Soviet soldiers cemetery |
 The main square |
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