Anykščiai Regional Park
| Anykščiai Regional Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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Stone "Puntuko brolis" in Anykščiai Regional Park | |
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| Location | Utena County, Lithuania |
| Nearest city | Anykščiai |
| Coordinates | 55°30′36″N 25°08′20″E / 55.51°N 25.139°ECoordinates: 55°30′36″N 25°08′20″E / 55.51°N 25.139°E[1] |
| Area | 15,485 ha (38,260 acres) |
| Established | 1992 |
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Anykščiai Regional Park covers 15,485 hectares (38,260 acres) in northeastern Lithuania near the city of Anykščiai. It was founded in 1992 to preserve natural and cultural areas.
A horse museum, the Burbiškis estate, archeological sites that have been connected to King of Lithuania Mindaugas, and a narrow-gauge railway are located within the park. Its cultural landmarks include the home of the author Antanas Baranauskas.
References
- ↑ "Anyksciu regioninis parkas State Park". protectedplanet.net.
- Regional parks of Lithuania official website.
- (in Lithuanian) Anykščiai Regional Park official website.
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