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No. 4009 · Lithuania · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Panevėžys

55.73°N 24.35°E · 61 m

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Overview

Panevėžys is Lithuania's fifth-largest city with a population of 89,100 in 2021, situated midway along the highway between Vilnius and Riga. The name means 'by the River Nevėžis', which loops through the city center.

Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums

Before you go

Connectivity

4G from Bite and Tele2, 5G from Telia as of August 2024.

Culture

Industrial city with Catholic heritage; Holy Trinity Church built 1803, Cathedral consecrated 1933.

Money

Prices in euros (€) for museums, hotels, and attractions. Budget accommodation available from €50 double.

Transport

City buses available via Stops-Lt app; Bus 6A runs hourly downtown to Dembava. Taxis bookable via eTAKSI app. Most sights within walking distance.

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