"Kedainiai - old city in the middle of Lithuania" Kedainiai by Raimix

Kedainiai Travel Guide: 137 reviews and 215 photos

The first time Kedainiai was mentioned in 1372. In the 16th century city was one of the first involved into the Reformation of church and centre of Lutherans.

It was multicultural city - mostly in the first half of 17th century much foreigners immigrated into city - Germans, Scottish, Jewish, Russians, so this could be seen in Kedainiai old town architecture and history. Scottish and Germans were mostly whose, who have ran to Kedainiai seeking better tolerance of Lutherans' religion.

Kedainiai city is a geographical centre of Lithuania - it is said that about 3 kilometres away from the city is a real centre with a monument to it.

Nowadays Kedainiai is famous because of Kedainiai pickled cucumbers factory and the former Russian nationality politician, who lived here and gave lots of money to reconstruct old town and some Orthodox churches in Lithuania.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Cozy, nice old town, friendly locals.
Cons:Too small for a longer visit.
In a nutshell:Kedainiai - old town, the Reformation, middle of Lithuania.

Last visit to Kedainiai: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Dec 16, 2008
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Green areas and Nevezis river - Kedainiai

Green areas and Nevezis river Favorites (2)

Kedainiai has some nice parks around old town and on opposite bank of Nevezis river. Some places are beautifully... more travel advice

Old town and Lutheran religion - Kedainiai

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It is quite rare to find good preserved old town in any small Lithuanian city. There are only 7 cities with old towns,... more travel advice

IKI, Maxima, RIMI Shopping (1)

There is no problem to find smaller or bigger shop in Kedainiai. There are such popular Lithuanian shopping malls as... more travel advice

Bus Kedainiai-Kaunas Transportation (2)

Instead of coming back to from Kedainiai to Vilnius with one bus, I took bus to Kaunas (3,18 euros one way, 2007... more travel advice

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Written Aug 24, 2007

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sihi Jun 19, 2009 at 3:53 AM

What a beautiful town! Great page I liked town square!! I would like to visit Kedaniai some day:)
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bugulma Nov 9, 2007 at 1:41 AM

very cute little green town. interesting, here are so many different church confessions. even mosque! interesting!!!
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Carletto76 Sep 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM

Next time I visit you you have to take me to Kedainiai, but you buy the ticket: you know I cannot pronounce it well! :))) Great pages as usual, I really look forward to visit this town soon!
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Sep 7, 2007 at 8:46 AM

Thanks Raimundas for a very interesting page! Never heard about this place. Loved the Orthodox church tip. It was interesting to learn about Stolypin and the minaret which is only one in whole Lithuania.
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yumyum Sep 2, 2007 at 12:48 AM

Ah, I know Kedainiai bus station from when I first went past Krekenava. Later my friends took me to Kedainiai to sightsee a bit but I haven't been to the park as they were too lazy to walk. Thanks for the explanations.
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HORSCHECK Aug 29, 2007 at 1:13 PM

Raimis, excellent new page. Kedainiai looks very nice when the sun is shining. I especially like the photo of the wooden statues. Well done ... ;-)