Pabaiskas

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The monument in the site of the Battle of Pabaiskas
The monument in the site of the Battle of Pabaiskas

Pabaiskas - is a small town in Ukmergė district of Vilnius County, Lithuania, 10 km south-west of Ukmergė, with 249 inhabitants. In September 1, 1435 here took place Battle of Pabaiskas, when Sigismund Kestutaitis defeated Švitrigaila and his Livonian Order allies.

There is Holy Trinity Church in the town. In 1436 Sigismund Kestutaitis in the place of battle build a church. Modern stonework church was built in 1821–1836 m. The architect was J. Levoisier.

The name of the town is from Polish Pobojowisko which means "battle site"[citation needed].

The church of Pabaiskas town
The church of Pabaiskas town


Coordinates: 55°10′N, 24°46′E

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