Vilkaviškis

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Vilkaviškis (pronunciation, is a city in southwestern Lithuania. It is located 25 km northwest from Marijampolė, on a bank of Šeimena River. The city got its name from the Vilkauja River, a tributary to Šeimena. Initially named Vilkaujiškis the name was later changed to an easier to pronounce form Vilkaviškis. ()

Alternative names: Population: 9.4 thous. (2020)Area: 2.91 mi²Coordinates: 54°39'1"N, 23°2'8"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Paežeriai Manor, Vilkaviškis Manor, Vilkaviškis Cathedral.

2.4 miW
Museum, Manor house
Paežeriai Manor
61 min walk • Paežeriai Manor is a former residential manor in Paežeriai village, Vilkaviškis District Municipality, Lithuania. Currently it is occupied by Suvalkija Cultural Center of Vilkaviškis District.
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Manor house
Vilkaviškis Manor
10 min walk • Vilkaviškis Manor is a former residential manor in Vilkaviškis, Vilkaviškis District Municipality, Lithuania. Currently it is partially reconstructed.
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Vilkaviškis Cathedral
7 min walk • The Cathedral of the Visitation also called Vilkaviškis Cathedral is a religious building of the Catholic Church that serves as the cathedral of Vilkaviškis, Lithuania, and is the seat of the Diocese of Vilkaviškis.