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Merkinė, Lithuania
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Sitting at the confluence of the Neman and Merkys rivers inside Dzūkija National Park, Merkinė is a pocket-sized Lithuanian village with deep roots — the hilltop castle here was first recorded in 1359, and the settlement itself dates to at least the 13th century, when it formed part of a defensive triangle with Kaunas and Vilnius against Teutonic Order incursions. The historic town centre is a state-protected monument, and the village is also known for black ceramics craftsmanship and gastronomic tourism.

  • Population963
  • Nearest water from center0.2 km
  • Nearest mountain from center19.0 km
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