Overview
Marijampolė is the administrative centre of the Sūduva region in southern Lithuania, serving as a practical stopover on routes between Vilnius/Kaunas and Poland. The city grew around a 1765 monastery of the Marian Fathers (hence 'Maryam-pol'), but has been rebuilt multiple times after fires and WWII devastation.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Budget doubles available from €40 B&B; camping available 4km south of town. Mid-range Mercure from €80.
Connectivity
4G available from all Lithuanian carriers; no 5G as of Oct 2023.
History
City was rebuilt multiple times after fires and WWII; substantial Jewish population was massacred during the war, Soviets later deported thousands to Siberian gulags.
Money
Lithuania uses the euro (EUR). Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger establishments; carry cash for smaller restaurants and markets.
Transport
Train from Kaunas takes about an hour; buses from Kaunas run roughly hourly for €6. The railway station is 500m east of town centre.
