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Ventės Ragas is the westernmost point of the Šilutė district, located on the eastern shore of the Curonian Lagoon. It is home to a lighthouse built in 1852 and an ornithological station established in 1929, where over 100,000 birds are ringed annually. Ventės Ragas is a popular tourist destination, offering breathtaking views of the Curonian Lagoon and the Curonian Spit.

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The peninsula of Ventės Ragas stretches 5.5 km in length and up to 2.2 km in width. It, along with the Curonian Spit, was formed during the Littorina Sea period 4,500–5,000 years ago. From 1975 to 1986, significant reconstruction work was undertaken to strengthen and elevate the shores of Ventės Ragas, halting its erosion. Roads paved with large and small stones now protect the peninsula. A 250-meter-long pier, functional at the end of winter, acts as an icebreaker, shattering massive ice floes. The lighthouse at Ventės Ragas has been operational since 1863. The first wooden lighthouse was illuminated by an oil lamp, while the current 11-meter-high red brick lighthouse was built in 1852. It

is one of the few lighthouses in Lithuania open to visitors, offering stunning views of the Curonian Lagoon, the Curonian Spit, and Rusnė Island from its observation deck. Ventės Ragas is also a key site for bird migration. The ornithological station, established in 1929, includes a museum and visitor center where guests can learn about the history of bird ringing and migration studies. Annually, the station rings over 100,000 birds, and since its founding, nearly four million birds have been ringed at Tadas Ivanauskas' ornithological station. This serene spot on the lagoon's shore is one of the most visited attractions in the Pamarys region, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts.

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