In Labanoras, you’ll find two distinct ways to explore culture and nature: a newly rebuilt wooden church with a small church museum in its bell tower, and the exhibition “Didžiosios girios glėbyje” at the Labanoras Regional Park Visitor Centre. The church is an architectural and religious landmark; the visitor centre focuses on the values of the Labanoras Forest, as well as games, sounds and nature observation. You can choose the focus of your visit based on whether you’d rather explore architectural heritage or a varied exhibition.
Wooden Church and Church Museum
The church has been rebuilt; its bell tower has stood since the 19th century and houses a small church museum. The rebuilding and the tower’s long preservation thus represent two distinct building histories. For visitors interested in culture, the museum adds another point of interest alongside the church building. If you’re especially interested in architectural heritage and church history, this stop offers a different focus from the forest exhibition at the visitor centre. Check the museum’s visiting arrangements in advance before adding it firmly to your day’s plans.
Forest Themes at the Visitor Centre
At the Labanoras Regional Park Visitor Centre, the exhibition “Didžiosios girios glėbyje” introduces the values of the Labanoras Forest. It presents the forest as a habitat where people, plants and animals have long found their place. Activities include games and the chance to crawl into a “cave” and “meet” animals. You can also listen to birdsong and the sounds of the “Labanoro dūda,” which is typical of the Labanoras region. Butterfly wings, flies and other insects can be viewed up close; visitors can also imagine themselves as part of an osprey family. The exhibition brings the forest theme to life through playful activities, sounds and close-up observation.
You can choose what to focus on within the exhibition based on the kind of activity you prefer. Birdsong and the “Labanoro dūda” invite you to listen, while wings and insects encourage close observation. Games, crawling into the “cave” and “meeting” animals involve more active participation. The opportunity to imagine yourself as part of an osprey family offers another way to engage. Before your visit, you can decide whether you’d rather listen, look closely or try the activities on offer.
Combine the Exhibition with Park Planning
The visitor centre is also designed to help you prepare for a trip to the park. Visitors can plan their journey through the park there and buy a park map and souvenirs. The exhibition focuses on the forest, while planning and the map can help you take the next step towards exploring the park. If you’d like to learn about the forest before planning a trip through the park, you can find both at the visitor centre.
Since the exhibition’s visiting arrangements may change, check the latest information before your visit. If you’re planning to visit the church museum, check its visiting arrangements in advance too.
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