Kėdainių krašto muziejus🏛 museum
A regional museum showcasing the history and culture of Kėdainiai.
🌐 kedainiumuziejus.lt🕒 Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
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- Kėdainiai is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania; wear flat shoes to comfortably navigate the historic cobblestone streets.
- Explore the Great Market Square (Didžioji Rinka), which used to be a bustling center of trade.
- Notice the Scottish architectural details; the city had a significant Scottish merchant community in the 17th century.
- Visit the historic synagogues, which beautifully reflect the rich and diverse Jewish history of the town.
- A walk along the Nevėžis river is highly recommended, especially in the late afternoon for the best light.
🍽 Food
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Kėdainių blynai
Try the famous local Kėdainiai pancakes (potato pancakes stuffed with meat) at a traditional restaurant in the Old Town.
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Jewish Pastries
Look for bakeries offering traditional Jewish bagels or sweet pastries honoring the town's heritage.
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Midus (Mead)
Enjoy a glass of traditional Lithuanian mead at a local pub in the center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Local Mustard
Kėdainiai is famous for its mustard and condiments; buy a jar as a local souvenir.
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Amber Jewelry
Browse the small boutiques in the Old Town for traditional Lithuanian amber crafts.
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Old Town Boutiques
Explore the historic merchant houses which now host quaint souvenir and craft shops.
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Nevėžis Riverbanks
Take a calm walk along the river that flows gently right through the heart of the town.
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Miesto Parkas
The Kėdainiai City Park is a beautifully landscaped area excellent for a quiet afternoon.
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Synagogue Courtyards
The spaces around the old synagogues offer a peaceful and reflective atmosphere.
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Kėdainiai Old Town is one of the best-preserved historical city centers in Lithuania, testifying to a uniquely rich multicultural past. In the 17th century, under the rule of the powerful Radziwiłł noble family, the city experienced its golden age, evolving into a major center of the Reformation. The cityscape is defined by an architecture of tolerance, where Reformed, Catholic, and Orthodox churches peacefully coexist with local synagogues. Particularly notable is the historical Scottish community, which established a vital trading post here and left behind distinct stepped-gable brick houses that are quite unusual for the region. Strolling through the atmospheric market square and narrow medieval streets transports visitors straight back to the heyday of this bustling trading hub.
- Location: Lithuania
- Top sights: Kėdainių krašto muziejus · Kunigaikščių Radvilų mauzoliejus evangelikų reformatų bažnyčioje · Vytauto Ulevičiaus medžio skulptūrų muziejus
- Nearby: Krakės (20 km)
- Population: ~22.677
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -6 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 | -3 |
| Rain mm | 55 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 63 | 80 | 93 | 82 | 57 | 69 | 62 | 56 |
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Sights in the town Kėdainiai Old Town (8)
Kunigaikščių Radvilų mauzoliejus evangelikų reformatų bažnyčioje🏛 museum
A mausoleum of the Radziwiłł princes located in the Reformed Church of Kėdainiai.
🌐 muziejai.lt🕒 May-Sep Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00
Vytauto Ulevičiaus medžio skulptūrų muziejus🏛 museum
A museum exhibiting wood carvings by the artist Vytautas Ulevičius.
🌐 muziejai.lt🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kėdainiai Old Town special?
It is one of the best-preserved historical towns in Lithuania.
Which family shaped the town?
The Radziwiłł family made Kėdainiai a center of Protestantism.
Are there synagogues there?
Yes, there are three surviving synagogues in the Jewish quarter.
What can you see in the regional museum?
The history of the town and sarcophagi of the Radziwiłł family.
Is Kėdainiai far from Kaunas?
No, it is located about 50 km north of Kaunas.
Kėdainiai Old Town: where is it located?
Kėdainiai Old Town is located in Lithuania.
Kėdainiai Old Town: what is there to see?
Highlights include Kėdainių krašto muziejus, Kunigaikščių Radvilų mauzoliejus evangelikų reformatų bažnyčioje, Vytauto Ulevičiaus medžio skulptūrų muziejus.
Kėdainiai Old Town: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Kėdainiai Old Town: why is it worth visiting?
Kėdainiai Old Town is one of the best-preserved historical city centers in Lithuania, testifying to a uniquely rich multicultural past.
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