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Žemaičių Naumiestis Market Square

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The Žemaičių Naumiestis Market Square is an impressive irregular triangular space with a history dating back to the early 19th century. This nearly half-kilometer-long, one-hectare cobblestone square was a vital hub of trade and community life. At its narrow end, in 1928, book smuggler and carpenter Domininkas Markvaldas erected a monument to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Lithuania’s Independence.

The town is renowned for its multicultural past, reflected in three surviving houses of worship: an Evangelical Lutheran church, a Catholic church, and a Jewish synagogue. The buildings surrounding the market square serve as reminders of the shops, taverns, and workshops that once thrived here. Today, the town also hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the borderland's multicultural heritage.

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Žemaičių Naumiestis
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The Žemaičių Naumiestis Market Square is a unique, nearly half-kilometer-long, one-hectare site with an irregular triangular shape that captivates with its historical atmosphere. This cobblestone square played a central role in trade and community life during the early 19th century. In 1928, book smuggler, craftsman, and carpenter Domininkas Markvaldas erected a monument here to mark the tenth anniversary of Lithuania's Independence. For much of its history, the town's life was shaped by its location along the border separating Minor and Major Lithuania, making Žemaičių Naumiestis a multicultural hub. Today, visitors can find three historic houses of worship: the Evangelical Lutheran Church (built in 1842), the Catholic Church (built in 1782), and the Jewish Synagogue (built in

1816). These buildings are enduring symbols of the town's cultural diversity and the coexistence of religious communities. The buildings around the market square act as living history exhibits, recalling the shops, taverns, and workshops once operated by Lithuanians, Jews, and locals of the borderland. The square's appearance has remained largely unchanged since the early 19th century, offering visitors a chance to experience the authentic atmosphere of a historical border town. The museum in Žemaičių Naumiestis invites visitors to explore the heritage of its multicultural past and immerse themselves in the rich history of this unique region. This destination is ideal for history and culture enthusiasts seeking a deeper connection to Lithuania's diverse and storied legacy.

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