Best of Molėtai District

Molėtai District Essentials

Molėtai District, known as the Land of Lakes, features the world's only Ethnocosmology Museum and the Molėtai Astronomical Observatory. History enthusiasts can explore the Dubingiai Castle site and the Neo-Romanesque Alanta Manor. For panoramic views, the 36-meter Mindūnai tower overlooks Labanoras Regional Park and Baltieji Lakajai lake. The region also includes the Jurkiškis stream trail, often called the 'Lithuanian canyon,' and the unique outdoor exhibits at Žalvario parkas.

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Lithuanian Ethnocosmology Museum

The Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology is a sky observatory and ethnocosmology museum in Kulionys village located about 70 km north of…

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Mindūnai observation tower

Standing 36 meters tall, this structure offers panoramic views of Labanoras Regional Park, specifically the Baltieji Lakajai and Čieglis lakes. It is one of the tallest observation points in Lithuania.

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Dubingiai Castle

Dubingiai Castle was a residential castle in Dubingiai, Molėtai district, Lithuania.

Molėtai Astronomical Observatory

The Molėtai Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Vilnius University Institute of Theoretical…

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Žalvario parkas

An open-air park featuring a collection of unconventional sculptures, recycled art installations, and technical exhibits spread across a natural landscape.

Jurkiškio upelio pažintinis takas

A 1.2-kilometer nature trail following the Jurkiškis stream. The path features steep, canyon-like slopes and the 'Puntukas' Brother' boulder, one of the largest stones in the region.

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Alanta Manor

Alanta Manor is a former residential manor in Naujasodis, Molėtai district.

Šarūnas Burdulis / CC BY-SA 2.0

Baltieji Lakajai

Baltieji Lakajai is a major lake of eastern Lithuania, located about 12 miles east of Moletai, in Labanoras Regional Park of Utena County.

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Molėtų skulptūrų parkas

Situated along the shores of Lake Pastovis, this outdoor gallery features contemporary stone and metal sculptures created by Lithuanian and international artists.