"Still undiscovered little pearl of Lithuania" Kedainiai by matcrazy1

Kedainiai Travel Guide: 137 reviews and 215 photos

Why Kedainiai?

I visited Kedainai at least for the two reasons: first this town was marked with 1 star (interesting point) on my map and second: I knew that name (or more exactly Polish name Kiejdany) from "The Deluge", the historical novel by Sienkiewicz, famous Polish writer and Nobel Prize winner in literature in 1905.
Another great Polish writer and poet awarded Nobel prize in 1980, Milosz was born in Seteiniai, very close to Kedainiai, in 1911. Is this the country of poets and writers?

I was very, very surpriced to see small and empty old town with very picterusque old wooden houses, impressive churches and beautiful banks of Nevezis River. I was later told that the only one historical old town among smaller Lithuanian towns survived just there, in Kedainiai.

Churches

WOODEN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

There are many remainings of very colorful and complicated - both glorious and sad - history of Kedainiai. I found churches of various religions and they were mostly full of prayers on Saturday afternoon.

Go and enjoy :-)

ORTHODOX CHURCH

Go to Kedainiai to enjoy your eyes !!! Hurry up, to arrive before hordes of tourists and before they paint the city in new, modern patterns (hopefully never!). I was there on time haha.

Pros and Cons

Pros:No tourists, architecture, very friendly locals, low prices
Cons:No tourists :-), not as low prices as I expected, neglected housing districts in the surroundings
In a nutshell:Escape to lovely and very historical town!

Last visit to Kedainiai: May 2004
Intro Updated May 16, 2004
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KAUNAS TO THE RIGHT, PANAVEZYS TO THE LEFT - Kedainiai

How to get there Transportation (9)

I got to Kedainai by my car driving there from Poland. WHERE IS IT ? 7 km west of the main south - north highway E67.... more travel advice

MAIN ALTAR OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - Kedainiai

Choose right film and time Warnings Or Dangers (9)

Luckily my digital camera allow manual change of film (virtual film) sensitivity from 100 to 800 DIN. So, when I entered... more travel advice

Blurred pictures inside churches Warnings Or Dangers (9)

I took a lot of pictures inside churches of Kedainiai. Hmm... I still didn't buy a tripod, so some of them were a little... more travel advice

INTERIOR OF SAINT JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Kedainiai

Weather, walking shoes, tripod... What to Pack (1)

For walking around Kedainiai, small, city backpack and surely bag for your camera - both water-proof. Comfortable... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
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Off The Beaten Path (29)
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Favorites (5)
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Local Customs (30)
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Sports & Outdoors (1)
Fishing in Nevezis River
Things to Do (20)
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Shopping (5)
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Restaurants (5)
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Comments (36)

kyoub Feb 2, 2007 at 3:35 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page. Beautiful old and renovated churches and buildings. I guess if I went I could eat soup.
vj_nija Oct 13, 2006 at 6:25 AM Report Abuse

It's just amazing!!!! No other words. Kedainiai is the town I grew up, went to scool. Now I visit it sometimes - it became even more beautifull. Thank you very much for this deep and positive poit of vew! And for inviting tone. - Best travels for you!
kikalena May 7, 2005 at 2:46 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting and informative pages on Lithuania! Think I'll find them very useful when I go there. Thanks a lot.
JLBG Apr 26, 2005 at 3:08 AM Report Abuse

What a contrast between the lovely houses you show on your walking tour and those neglected buildings ! Parking anywhere is a dream that is now less and less often fulfilled ! I feel I should hurry up for a visit !
MedioLatino Apr 3, 2005 at 12:01 AM Report Abuse

Hi Maciek! How do you end up on such places?? Nice page! :)
wojsyl Mar 20, 2005 at 1:36 PM Report Abuse

The best guide of Kedainiai I've ever seen. I'm so glad you were there before me and now I can use your advice :-)
Polskigirl Jul 2, 2004 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

Hi Macieck. This town looks like lovelly and quiet place. Amaizing old housses. I liked this page so much. Hugs for both of you. What Ursula ate???
Yaqui Jun 29, 2004 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful country wih beautiful people. Thanks for sharing your travels with us! I love to walk around instead of driving if it can be helped. You see and catch so much more that way. Love the old buildings. Thanks!!!
JudyinPA Jun 29, 2004 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

I never heard of this place but feel like now I know it much better after reading and looking at your picts. Those hidden towns and villages is what I like to find while traveling.
herzog63 Jun 25, 2004 at 1:07 AM Report Abuse

These kinds of towns can give you a REAL feeling of what an area truly is!!