Many years ago it was famous for its industrial facilities and now it is a city that has promoted its cultural wealth. Panevezys is worth visiting even once to enjoy its parks, its galleries, its cultural centers, its warm inhabitants and the very good local food. Take your time, walk around the city and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +370
Nearest airports from city center: Kaunas Airport (122km), Vilnius Airport (145km), Riga Airport (160km), Minsk Airport (371km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** PUPPET WAGON THEATRE (Respublikos g. 30, 35174 Panevėžys)
It is a traveling puppet theater that is unique in Europe. Every summer the wagon travels all over the country and its seat is in Panevezys. There you will get to know everything about the theater and the puppet making process.
*** CULTURE PALACE COMMUNITY CENTER (Kranto g. 28, 35172 Panevėžys)
It is the arts and culture center of the city. It has three large halls for theater performances, concerts, festivals and to enjoy its interior and impressive decoration.
*** ST. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH (Smělynės st. 10, 35143 Panevėžys)
Built in 1885, it is a rectangular Neo-Romantic basilica with two towers. The lightning bolt of the church facade is the pinnacle of Lithuanian church architecture.
*** CULTURE AND LEISURE PARK
It is a popular place for those visiting the city and you will have the opportunity to see a park with disc golf and special routes for cyclists and pedestrians. Enjoy the Nevėžis River as well.
*** MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY (Vasario 16-Osios g. 23, 35185 Panevėžys)
The history and cultural values of the region are presented through exhibits in this museum.
*** CIVIC ART GALLERY (Respublikos g. 3, 35199 Panevėžys)
It is the largest visual arts center in the area and opened in 1990. Check out the Art Gallery, Ceramics Pavilion and Photography Gallery.
*** PANEVEZYS CATHEDRAL (Katedros a. 1, 35231 Panevėžys)
Dating from the late 1920s, its facade is decorated with three-meter-high sculptures of Pope Pius XI and Archbishop Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevičius. In the high altar of the cathedral, see the statue of Christ the King made by the Lithuanian sculptor Juozas Zikaras.
*** JUOZAS MILTINIS HERITAGE STUDY CENTER (Algirdo St. 54-19, Panevėžys)
Visit the home of the legendary 20th century theater director Juozas Miltinis. See the legacy left by the director, such as the library, manuscripts, art collection, rehearsal videos, personal items and of course the archive of theater chronicler Kazimieras Vitkus.
*** SKAISTAKALNIS PARK
It is the oldest park and its name comes from the pagan era. The green oasis will relax you.
*** EKRANAS RESERVOIR
The coast is a nice getaway for walking, sports and recreational activities for all ages. The water ski park, picnic areas, playgrounds and recreational facilities have created an excellent place to spend your time.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit the Juozas Miltinis Drama Theatre. Its story is connected with the very talented legendary Lithuanian theater artist and director.
*** The House of Petras Būtėnas is the home of a leading researcher of Lithuanian language dialects, prepositions, toponymic, who has added greatly to the preparation of Lithuanian vocabulary.
*** Monument to commemorate former ghetto Ghetto Gates has historical significance and is worth seeing up close.
*** Monument to Alexander, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, is one of the most photographed spots.
*** The Juozas Balčikonis Gymnasium History Museum is worth a visit.
*** Panevezio teatras is also one of the city’s top landmarks for tourists.
FOOD AND DRINK
Pavenezys 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 3-4 kilometers you will be able to find many hotels and apartments for your stay. You will find places to stay at great prices.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** If you like water sports then visit WakePanevėžys Wakeboarding Park.
*** For your shopping, you can go to Ryo, which is one of the biggest stores.
*** Babilonas is also a place where you have many options for your shopping.
*** Rožynas is also an excellent choice for your shopping.
*** Escape Room Panevėžys is an alternative way to relax and play.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bus οr by bike.
CITIES NEAR PANEVEZYS
Major cities close to Panevezys are Kaunas (97km), Vilnius (130km), Riga (155km), Hrodna (277km), Minsk (327km), Kaliningrad (329km), Bialystok (355km), Tallinn (460km).
