Troškūnai
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| Troškūnai | ||
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  Troškūnai | ||
| Coordinates: 55°35′10″N 24°52′10″E / 55.58611°N 24.86944°ECoordinates: 55°35′10″N 24°52′10″E / 55.58611°N 24.86944°E | ||
| Country |
 Lithuania | |
| Ethnographic region | Aukštaitija | |
| County |
 Utena County | |
| Municipality | Anykščiai district municipality | |
| Eldesrhip | Troškūnai eldership | |
| Capital of | Troškūnai eldership | |
| First mentioned | 1696 | |
| Granted city rights | 1956 | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 504 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Troškūnai (
pronunciation (help·info)) is the second smallest city in Lithuania. It is located 14 km (8.7 mi) west form Anykščiai. The birthplace of Lithuanian lexicographer and writer Konstantinas Sirvydas is nearby the city. The city was established in 1696 by Władysław Sokołowski, who brought there Bernardines, founded a church and a monastery. Recently the buildings were returned to the Bernardine monks, who established the International Centre of Youth there.
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Entering from Traupis
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Entering from Vaidlonys
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Church belfry
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Cultural center
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Pound behind the church
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Monastery
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Railway Station
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