Lentvaris
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Location of Lentvaris | |||
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Country | Lithuania | ||
Ethnographic region | Aukštaitija | ||
County | Vilnius County | ||
Municipality | Trakai district municipality | ||
Capital of | Lentvaris rural eldorate | ||
First mentioned | 17th | ||
Granted city rights | 1946 | ||
Population (2005) | |||
- Total | 11,832 | ||
- Rank | 33rd | ||
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
- Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Lentvaris (pronunciation , (Polish: Landwarow) 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 Tyszkiewicz family had a Tudor 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
Teresa Żylis-Gara, the 20th century soprano singer was born in Lentvaris.