Apuolė

#124 among destinations in Lithuania

Village, Forts and castles

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Apuolė is a historic village in Skuodas district municipality, Lithuania. It is situated some 8 kilometres east of Skuodas on the banks of the Luoba River. It had a population of 132 according to the 2001 census and 119 according to the 2011 census. Having survived a viking attack in 854, Apuolė is the oldest Lithuanian settlement mentioned in written sources. Since 2004, the attack is commemorated by an annual medieval reenactment Apuolė 854. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°14'25"N, 21°39'20"E

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KlaipedosLithuania

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Apuolė – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skuodas Manor, Mosėdžio Šv. arkangelo Mykolo bažnyčia, Skuodas.

5.5 miW
History museum, Museum, Manor house
Skuodas Manor
141 min walk • ...
6.1 miSW
Church
Mosėdžio Šv. arkangelo Mykolo bažnyčia
155 min walk • St. Archangel Michael in Massiach - Catholic church in massions. A brick church was built in 1783, in a late -baroque style. The building with a high roof has a cross plan, with a transept. Semi -circular presbytery. The facade decorated with pilasters and prominent cornices. On the sides of the facade there are two four -sided towers with helmets.
5.2 miNW
City
Skuodas
132 min walk • Skuodas is a town located in Klaipėda County, in northwestern Lithuania, on the border with Latvia. The Bartuva river flows through the town.