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Vaclovas Intas Stone Museum

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Mosėdis, known as the "Stone Capital," is one of the most beautiful and most visited towns in Samogitia. The Republican Vaclovas Intas Stone Museum, located in the scenic valley of the Bartuva River, attracts significant interest. The museum impresses with its exhibits—from classifications of minerals and rocks to uniquely arranged stone outdoor exhibitions spanning 14.5 hectares. Visitors can also explore local cultural heritage sites including the old water mill, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, and the home of writer Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas.

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+370 669 51667

administratore@akmenumuziejus.lt

www.akmenumuziejus.lt/

Salantų g. 2, Mosėdis, Skuodo r.

Mosėdis, also referred to as the "Stone Capital," is among the most picturesque and well-maintained towns in Samogitia and is particularly popular with tourists. The town's highlight is the Republican Vaclovas Intas Stone Museum, which occupies a scenic 14.5-hectare area in the Bartuva River valley. This unique museum's exhibitions are housed in a restored water mill—a centuries-old cultural heritage site. The museum presents a variety of rock classifications, fossilized animals, minerals, gemstones, and unique collections of sand and gravel. The museum's open-air park invites visitors to inspect various stones, set against a backdrop of over 3,800 rare trees and shrubs. The grounds feature observation decks, an esoteric zone with a sun labyrinth, a sculpture park, children's playgrounds, and a metal bridge. Beyond the museum, Mosėdis attracts tourists to its cultural heritage sites—the Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the residence of writer Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas.

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