Kirdeikiai lies on the southwestern shore of Lake Pakasas. Its church, museum exhibition and memorials each offer a different perspective: architecture, everyday culture and local history. A sculpture trail runs along the lakeshore behind the church. Together, these themes show the town from different angles and give you concrete points to consider when choosing your destination.

On the lakeshore and at the national park boundary

Kirdeikiai’s location on the southwestern shore of Lake Pakasas describes its geography. Another important point of reference is the western boundary of Aukštaitija National Park: it divides the town into a state-protected area and an area where natural heritage is not protected. The lakeshore and the park boundary therefore represent different aspects of the town’s location. When exploring Kirdeikiai’s natural heritage, keep this division in mind rather than assuming that the entire town is protected.

Church and sculpture trail

The Church of St. John the Baptist features eclectic architecture. The term describes a design that draws on elements from different styles; in the case of the church, this also directs attention to its architecture. Another point of interest lies just behind the building: a sculpture trail runs along the lakeshore. Its location connects the shoreline with the church as a landmark. The architecture and the art trail offer different perspectives on the same area of Kirdeikiai—one draws attention to the church building, the other to the sculptures by the water.

Exhibition and local history

The museum exhibition in Kirdeikiai introduces well-known local figures and traditional objects from everyday life. This brings people and everyday culture into focus as two distinct themes. It complements the church’s architecture and the sculpture trail with a perspective on people and objects connected with the town. If you are planning a museum visit, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

A stogastulpis erected in Kirdeikiai in 1988 by S. Karanauskas commemorates the priest Silvestras Gimžauskas (1845–1897). Gimžauskas was a figure in the national revival and a socially engaged clergyman. The dates place the commemoration in context: they distinguish the honoree’s lifetime from the later erection of the memorial. This memorial adds a specific historical figure and a reason for remembrance to the town’s cultural themes.

A trip in the wider area

If you are planning to explore beyond Kirdeikiai, the A1 can also be considered as a regional option. It is a half-day circular drive by car that starts in Palūšė. Its scale and mode of transport set it apart from the attractions right in town: here, the focus is on the church, exhibition, memorial and sculpture trail, while the A1 is a drive through the wider region. You can plan according to whether you want to focus on Kirdeikiai itself or include a circular drive of this kind. Check current route conditions before setting off.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Dubingiai, Giedraičiai, Rimšė, Molėtai, Užpaliai, Salakas, Dubingių Seniūnija, Antalgė.

For the broader travel overview: Utena County.