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Šarnelė, located just a kilometer northwest of Žemaičių Kalvarija, is a village with a long history dating back to the early 16th century. This approximately 5-kilometer-long dispersed village, covering nearly 20 square kilometers, is known for its well-maintained homesteads. One such homestead is the birthplace and childhood home of Vytautas Mačernis (1921–1944), a poet whose inspiration from his native village is reflected in his poetry. Mačernis’s legacy in Šarnelė is marked by "Stone Visions," an initiative by local historian Konstantinas Bružas.
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Šarnelė, located just a kilometer northwest of Žemaičių Kalvarija, is a village with a long history dating back to the early 16th century. This approximately 5-kilometer-long dispersed village, covering nearly 20 square kilometers, is known for its well-maintained homesteads. One such homestead is the birthplace and childhood home of Vytautas Mačernis (1921–1944), a poet whose inspiration from his native village is reflected in his poetry. Mačernis’s legacy in Šarnelė is marked by "Stone Visions," an initiative by local historian Konstantinas Bružas.
In the village's surroundings rises the hillfort known as Švedkalnis and the serene Šarnelė Lake. According to archaeologist Vladas Žulkus, the
hillfort was once the site of Šarnelė Castle. Along with the nearby remnants of Gardai Castle (the hillfort of Žemaičių Kalvarija), these fortresses belonged to a single historic territory – the Ceklis land of the Curonians. The Šarnelė Hillfort is a significant archaeological site, with numerous findings that have enriched the knowledge of Samogitian history. The most recent discoveries were made in 2006, during the reconstruction of the Žemaičių Kalvarija and Barstyčiai road, when the cultural layer of an ancient Šarnelė settlement was unearthed.
Šarnelė is a cornerstone of both historical and cultural heritage, offering unique landscapes and an opportunity to explore Lithuania’s past.
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