It is a hidden gem of Lithuania and it is worth visiting this city at least once in your life. Its rich culture, street art, classical music that can be heard in every corner and every neighborhood, wonderful landscapes and excellent cuisine are elements that will fascinate you. Also, this is a city that loves sports, as the whole of Lithuania loves it. The wonderful parks will captivate you and you will love them from the first moment.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +370
Nearest airports from city center: Kaunas Airport (76km), Vilnius Airport (162km), Kaliningrad Airport (211km), Palanga Airport (296km), Riga Airport (324km), Warsaw Airport (369km), Minsk Airport (383km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** MARIJAMPOLE TAURO DISTRICT MUSEUM DEDICATED TO PARTISANS AND DEPORTEES (Vytauto g. 29, 68300 Marijampolė)
It has many items from the era of the struggle against the Soviet Union from 1944 to 1954. You will find guerrilla weapons, pictures, documents, etc.
*** BASILICA OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL (Bažnyčios g. 3, 68309 Marijampolė)
It is one of the most important churches in the country. It was severely damaged by fire in 1809 and since then the necessary works have been carried out to develop it into a magnificent church with neo-baroque features.
*** BULOTI HOUSE MUSEUM (Vytauto st. 29, 68300 Marijampole)
It is one of the finest buildings of the 20th century with wooden urban architecture. One of the most famous lawyers in Lithuania, Andrius Bulota, lived there with his family.
*** VYTAUTAS THE GREAT PARK (P. Kriaučiūno st. 26, 68296 Marijampole)
It is one of the most beautiful parts of the city. The beautiful gardens, the recreational areas, the fountain and a playground will impress you.
*** KUBILKIEMIS ANTIQUE CAR AND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM (Sporto g. 46, 68110 Marijampole)
You can see vehicles from several decades up close. It is housed in a space that used to be a bakery.
*** BEAR MOUND – MESKUCIU PILIAKALNIS ( Karklų g., 68131 Marijampolė)
The Meškučiai Mound is one of the most important and historical sights of Lithuania. Definitely visit it, especially if you also like hiking while enjoying natural landscapes.
*** J. BASANAVICIUS SQUARE (J. Basanavičiaus a., 68307 Marijampolė)
It is a square located where in 1667 the village of Pašešupis was located, which had wooden farmhouses around the square. It is one of the most important attractions of the city.
*** PASESUPIS PARK (R. Juknevičiaus st. 14, 68218 Marijampole)
It is one of the most beautiful parks in the city with arboreal value in an area of 27.39 hectares. If you like hiking and biking, then you are in the right place.
*** MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF LITHUANIAN PRESIDENT K. GRINIUS (Bažnyčios g. 23, 68298 Marijampolė)
Founded in 1933, it has 40,000 household and ethnographic exhibits. You will find exhibits of photography, archaeology, fine arts, numismatics, etc.
*** POETRY PARK (Vilkaviškio g. 2, 68175 Marijampolė)
The area is 4.36 hectares and has about a hundred species of trees, plants and shrubs. It is one of the most beautiful parks in the country.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** We would recommend you to visit the Kvieatiensis Manor Museum.
*** It is worth taking a walk in Marių Park.
*** Šunskų fazanynas is one of the places worth visiting to see 100 different species of birds.
*** WakeTown Miami is a water park that will thrill you.
FOOD AND DRINK
Marijampole has fantastic cuisine and has hidden culinary corners for you to explore and enjoy! You are sure to find cuisines from Europe, the Mediterranean, Russia, the USA, Latin America and Asia. But, you must try the traditional dishes! The cepelinai (potato dumpling), saltibarščiai which is beetroot soup, cepelinai, cabbage soup, kugelis, bulviniai, bulviniai blynai, kibinai, cabbage soup, potato sausage, forest mushroom soup and herring. Also try the Sakotis which is a traditional cake in the shape of a tree! Accompany your food with beer and wine.
WHERE TO STAY
In the center and at a maximum distance of 2 kilometers you will be able to find hotels and apartments for your stay. It doesn’t have many options, but these are excellent accommodations.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Megalinija produtuve is one of the most famous places in the city for your shopping.
*** PC Jotvingis is yet another place for your shopping.
*** In the city center you will have many options for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bus οr by bike.
CITIES NEAR MARIJAMPOLE
Major cities close to Marijampole are Kaunas (61km), Hrodna (104km), Vilnius (140km), Kaliningrad (184km), Bialystok (190km), Riga (312km), Brest (330km), Minsk (341km), Warsaw (375km).
