In the 1st millennium AD, next to the fifth-largest stone in Lithuania, Šilalė Stone, there was a place of worship for a pagan cult, marked by two ritual stones with bowls carved into them. The sanctuary was on the banks of a stream, surrounded by swamps, through which a secret stone-paved path led to the village.

In the 1st millennium AD, next to the fifth-largest stone in Lithuania, Šilalė Stone, there was a place of worship for a pagan cult, marked by two ritual stones with bowls carved into them. The sanctuary was on the banks of a stream, surrounded by swamps, through which a secret stone-paved path led to the village.

In the 1st millennium AD, next to the fifth-largest stone in Lithuania, Šilalė Stone, there was a place of worship for a pagan cult, marked by two ritual stones with bowls carved into them. The sanctuary was on the banks of a stream, surrounded by swamps, through which a secret stone-paved path led to the village.

The hill in the marshy valley of Erla was home to a pagan temple. An oracle lived in the temple, an old stone stood under the old oak, and the sacred fire was guarded by priestesses. It is said that this was the last of the Samogitian pagan temples, and was abandoned in 1613 when the Samogitians started to be baptised.

The hill in the marshy valley of Erla was home to a pagan temple. An oracle lived in the temple, an old stone stood under the old oak, and the sacred fire was guarded by priestesses. It is said that this was the last of the Samogitian pagan temples, and was abandoned in 1613 when the Samogitians started to be baptised.

One of the oldest mounds in western Lithuania, it was created in the 1st millennium BC. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was first mentioned in 1253. Legend has it that the place was named after the daughter of the lord of the castle, Imbarė, who was cursed by her mother (the Old Samogitian word “inbarusi” means “cursed”) for having loved and liberated an imprisoned crusader.

One of the oldest mounds in western Lithuania, it was created in the 1st millennium BC. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was first mentioned in 1253. Legend has it that the place was named after the daughter of the lord of the castle, Imbarė, who was cursed by her mother (the Old Samogitian word “inbarusi” means “cursed”) for having loved and liberated an imprisoned crusader.

One of the oldest mounds in western Lithuania, it was created in the 1st millennium BC. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was first mentioned in 1253. Legend has it that the place was named after the daughter of the lord of the castle, Imbarė, who was cursed by her mother (the Old Samogitian word “inbarusi” means “cursed”) for having loved and liberated an imprisoned crusader.

The mound is also known as Pilalė, and alongside it is a hillock called Mėnulio kalnas (“Moon Hill”) Next to the mound, there was a village cemetery which operated until the beginning of the 20th century. It is said that the victims of epidemics of plague and other infectious disease were buried there. The memory of the dead is protected by a cross and a couple of chapels.

The mound is also known as Pilalė, and alongside it is a hillock called Mėnulio kalnas (“Moon Hill”) Next to the mound, there was a village cemetery which operated until the beginning of the 20th century. It is said that the victims of epidemics of plague and other infectious disease were buried there. The memory of the dead is protected by a cross and a couple of chapels.

The mound is also known as Pilalė, and alongside it is a hillock called Mėnulio kalnas (“Moon Hill”) Next to the mound, there was a village cemetery which operated until the beginning of the 20th century. It is said that the victims of epidemics of plague and other infectious disease were buried there. The memory of the dead is protected by a cross and a couple of chapels.

A mound used by the Curonians from the 9th to the 13th centuries, which was protected by as many as five defensive ramparts and ditches with wooden fortifications. As legend has it, while occupying Lithuania, the Swedes built a chapel of their own on the mountain.

A fortified settlement stood here in the 1st millennium, and in the sixteenth century, the Manor of Kartena was built. It is said that the property owner loved cherries, and planted a huge garden of cherry trees. After the Swedish burned down the manor in the 17th century, the hill, which was covered by white cherry blossoms in the spring, was given the name Vyšnių kalnas (“Cherry Hill”).

A fortified settlement stood here in the 1st millennium, and in the sixteenth century, the Manor of Kartena was built. It is said that the property owner loved cherries, and planted a huge garden of cherry trees. After the Swedish burned down the manor in the 17th century, the hill, which was covered by white cherry blossoms in the spring, was given the name Vyšnių kalnas (“Cherry Hill”).

This mound was built in the middle of the 1st millennium. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was conquered by crusaders in 1253. According to some legends, the Samogitians built the mound, and on top of it they constructed a castle for their king. According to others, the castle was inhabited by the Swedes who had occupied Lithuania, which is why the mound is sometimes called the Swedish Hill.

This mound was built in the middle of the 1st millennium. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was conquered by crusaders in 1253. According to some legends, the Samogitians built the mound, and on top of it they constructed a castle for their king. According to others, the castle was inhabited by the Swedes who had occupied Lithuania, which is why the mound is sometimes called the Swedish Hill.

This mound was built in the middle of the 1st millennium. The Curonian castle that stood on the mound was conquered by crusaders in 1253. According to some legends, the Samogitians built the mound, and on top of it they constructed a castle for their king. According to others, the castle was inhabited by the Swedes who had occupied Lithuania, which is why the mound is sometimes called the Swedish Hill.

Skilandžiai hamlet was first mentioned in 1556. Since 1640, it has been called Salantai. The town has a radial shape: in the centre, at the intersection of the four main streets, there is a square surrounded by a circular network of streets. The buildings of the town are predominantly one or two storeys high.

Skilandžiai hamlet was first mentioned in 1556. Since 1640, it has been called Salantai. The town has a radial shape: in the centre, at the intersection of the four main streets, there is a square surrounded by a circular network of streets. The buildings of the town are predominantly one or two storeys high.

Skilandžiai hamlet was first mentioned in 1556. Since 1640, it has been called Salantai. The town has a radial shape: in the centre, at the intersection of the four main streets, there is a square surrounded by a circular network of streets. The buildings of the town are predominantly one or two storeys high.

The church was built in 1906–1911 by the canon Francis Urbonavičius and local parishioners, based on a design by the famous Swedish architect Karl Edward Strandman. One of the altars features contains a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is believed to have miraculous powers and decorated with metal framing, which was painted in the 1630s using the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The church was built in 1906–1911 by the canon Francis Urbonavičius and local parishioners, based on a design by the famous Swedish architect Karl Edward Strandman. One of the altars features contains a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is believed to have miraculous powers and decorated with metal framing, which was painted in the 1630s using the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The church was built in 1906–1911 by the canon Francis Urbonavičius and local parishioners, based on a design by the famous Swedish architect Karl Edward Strandman. One of the altars features contains a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is believed to have miraculous powers and decorated with metal framing, which was painted in the 1630s using the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The church was built in 1906–1911 by the canon Francis Urbonavičius and local parishioners, based on a design by the famous Swedish architect Karl Edward Strandman. One of the altars features contains a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is believed to have miraculous powers and decorated with metal framing, which was painted in the 1630s using the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The church was built in 1906–1911 by the canon Francis Urbonavičius and local parishioners, based on a design by the famous Swedish architect Karl Edward Strandman. One of the altars features contains a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is believed to have miraculous powers and decorated with metal framing, which was painted in the 1630s using the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

In the 1st millennium BC, people were buried on the hill. According to legends, a cock that had escaped the master’s axe hid on the hill and crowed loudly frightening passers-by. It was only after the chapel was built that the frightening noise stopped and the hill started being called Cock Mount. According to other stories, the chapel emerged instead of the first church of Salantai. The interior of the chapel is decorated by the sculptural composition “Ave Marija”, created by the stonecutter Vilius Orvidas.

In the 1st millennium BC, people were buried on the hill. According to legends, a cock that had escaped the master’s axe hid on the hill and crowed loudly frightening passers-by. It was only after the chapel was built that the frightening noise stopped and the hill started being called Cock Mount. According to other stories, the chapel emerged instead of the first church of Salantai. The interior of the chapel is decorated by the sculptural composition “Ave Marija”, created by the stonecutter Vilius Orvidas.

In the 1st millennium BC, people were buried on the hill. According to legends, a cock that had escaped the master’s axe hid on the hill and crowed loudly frightening passers-by. It was only after the chapel was built that the frightening noise stopped and the hill started being called Cock Mount. According to other stories, the chapel emerged instead of the first church of Salantai. The interior of the chapel is decorated by the sculptural composition “Ave Marija”, created by the stonecutter Vilius Orvidas.

The first church on this site was built by Duke Andrei Oginski in 1777. On 17th February 1801, the future bishop of Samogitia, Motiejus Kazimieras Valančius, was baptised there. In 1882, the church burned down, but in 1883, it was restored thanks to the efforts of the priest Simon Jucevičius and local parishioners.

The first church on this site was built by Duke Andrei Oginski in 1777. On 17th February 1801, the future bishop of Samogitia, Motiejus Kazimieras Valančius, was baptised there. In 1882, the church burned down, but in 1883, it was restored thanks to the efforts of the priest Simon Jucevičius and local parishioners.

The first church on this site was built by Duke Andrei Oginski in 1777. On 17th February 1801, the future bishop of Samogitia, Motiejus Kazimieras Valančius, was baptised there. In 1882, the church burned down, but in 1883, it was restored thanks to the efforts of the priest Simon Jucevičius and local parishioners.

The first church on this site was built by Duke Andrei Oginski in 1777. On 17th February 1801, the future bishop of Samogitia, Motiejus Kazimieras Valančius, was baptised there. In 1882, the church burned down, but in 1883, it was restored thanks to the efforts of the priest Simon Jucevičius and local parishioners.

The 112.8 metre-long and 27.5 metre-high bridge was built from 1931 to 1932 during construction of the Telšiai-Kretinga railway, which connected Kaunas, the temporary capital of Lithuania, to the only Lithuanian seaport, Klaipėda. The bridge was built by the Danish company Højgaard & Schultz.

The 112.8 metre-long and 27.5 metre-high bridge was built from 1931 to 1932 during construction of the Telšiai-Kretinga railway, which connected Kaunas, the temporary capital of Lithuania, to the only Lithuanian seaport, Klaipėda. The bridge was built by the Danish company Højgaard & Schultz.

The 112.8 metre-long and 27.5 metre-high bridge was built from 1931 to 1932 during construction of the Telšiai-Kretinga railway, which connected Kaunas, the temporary capital of Lithuania, to the only Lithuanian seaport, Klaipėda. The bridge was built by the Danish company Højgaard & Schultz.

The first church was built in 1634. In 1764, a new church emerged in its place, which burned down on 23rd May 1873. About 1875, the present Neo-Baroque church was built, which was consecrated by the bishop Alexander Beresnevičius in 1881.

The first church was built in 1634. In 1764, a new church emerged in its place, which burned down on 23rd May 1873. About 1875, the present Neo-Baroque church was built, which was consecrated by the bishop Alexander Beresnevičius in 1881.

The first church was built in 1634. In 1764, a new church emerged in its place, which burned down on 23rd May 1873. About 1875, the present Neo-Baroque church was built, which was consecrated by the bishop Alexander Beresnevičius in 1881.

The first church was built in 1634. In 1764, a new church emerged in its place, which burned down on 23rd May 1873. About 1875, the present Neo-Baroque church was built, which was consecrated by the bishop Alexander Beresnevičius in 1881.

The first church was built in 1634. In 1764, a new church emerged in its place, which burned down on 23rd May 1873. About 1875, the present Neo-Baroque church was built, which was consecrated by the bishop Alexander Beresnevičius in 1881.

The Lourdes of Kartena was installed by Kazimieras Navirauskas in 1922. It consists of a spring a grotto, a chapel and a statue of Christ. The chapel is decorated by an 18th-century Baroque altar and paintings of angels by the painter Regina Balčikonienė. A sculpture of St. Mary of Lourdes stands in the grotto. Water from the spring is believed to have healing properties.

The Lourdes of Kartena was installed by Kazimieras Navirauskas in 1922. It consists of a spring a grotto, a chapel and a statue of Christ. The chapel is decorated by an 18th-century Baroque altar and paintings of angels by the painter Regina Balčikonienė. A sculpture of St. Mary of Lourdes stands in the grotto. Water from the spring is believed to have healing properties.

This ancient pagan place of worship was used until the 16th-18th century. It is still marked by a couple of surviving ritual stones. While the temple was being destroyed, one ritual stone was thrown into a nearby pit that was later excavated, and the bowl of the other altar was broken.

This ancient pagan place of worship was used until the 16th-18th century. It is still marked by a couple of surviving ritual stones. While the temple was being destroyed, one ritual stone was thrown into a nearby pit that was later excavated, and the bowl of the other altar was broken.

This ancient pagan place of worship was used until the 16th-18th century. It is still marked by a couple of surviving ritual stones. While the temple was being destroyed, one ritual stone was thrown into a nearby pit that was later excavated, and the bowl of the other altar was broken.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

The church of Mosėdis was first mentioned in 1544. The present baroque church was built from 1773 to 1783. In 1844, the towers were constructed from bricks, and the wooden chapels named the Road of the Cross were built in the churchyard. Later, in 1901 the wooden chapels were replaced by brick chapels. From 1895 to 1898, the writer and priest Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas lived in the parsonage.

This cemetery was built at the end of the 18th century. The last people buried there were the four members of the family of Chaimo Kaplan, a Salantian tanner from Salantai, who were killed on 25th April, 1942. Near the cemetery in July 1941, about 150 men of the Jewish community of Salantai were shot and buried by the Nazis.

This house was built in 1834. It was rebuilt in the early 20th century and refurbished from 2005 to 2006. The ethnic architectural features and design of the building correspond to the traditional style of north-west Samogitia. The house belonged to a well-off farmer.

This house was built in 1834. It was rebuilt in the early 20th century and refurbished from 2005 to 2006. The ethnic architectural features and design of the building correspond to the traditional style of north-west Samogitia. The house belonged to a well-off farmer.

The village was first mentioned in 1646, and was named after its first settler, whose surname was Jakštas. The settlement was built in a style characteristic of the ethnic architecture of the north-west Samogitia. Only four peasant farmsteads have survived, along with residential and farm buildings constructed in the 19th century. These farmsteads are protected by the state.

The village was first mentioned in 1646, and was named after its first settler, whose surname was Jakštas. The settlement was built in a style characteristic of the ethnic architecture of the north-west Samogitia. Only four peasant farmsteads have survived, along with residential and farm buildings constructed in the 19th century. These farmsteads are protected by the state.

The village was first mentioned in 1646, and was named after its first settler, whose surname was Jakštas. The settlement was built in a style characteristic of the ethnic architecture of the north-west Samogitia. Only four peasant farmsteads have survived, along with residential and farm buildings constructed in the 19th century. These farmsteads are protected by the state.

The village was first mentioned in 1646, and was named after its first settler, whose surname was Jakštas. The settlement was built in a style characteristic of the ethnic architecture of the north-west Samogitia. Only four peasant farmsteads have survived, along with residential and farm buildings constructed in the 19th century. These farmsteads are protected by the state.

The village was first mentioned in 1646, and was named after its first settler, whose surname was Jakštas. The settlement was built in a style characteristic of the ethnic architecture of the north-west Samogitia. Only four peasant farmsteads have survived, along with residential and farm buildings constructed in the 19th century. These farmsteads are protected by the state.

At Salantai Regional Park, you can see mounds and barrows built by the ancient inhabitants of this region, pagan altars of worship, as well as the ethnic architecture and sacral buildings of the Samogitians.

The virtual tour is designed to introduce visitors to the cultural monuments and assets of Salantai Regional Park. It includes realistic models of selected sites, presenting the most interesting cultural heritage sites in the Regional Park included in the Register of Cultural Property of the Republic of Lithuania. Tour visitors feel like they are actually present at the tourist attractions featured: it is possible to look around in all directions from the ground and from the air, to enter inside the buildings, to read information about the tourist attractions, to listen to audio guide recordings and to see the view in 3D format with virtual reality glasses. The virtual tour consists of high-resolution, top-quality pictures and audio guide recordings in Lithuanian and English.

• The project has been implemented by the Directorate of Salantai Regional Park
• The project was financed by the Lithuanian Council for Culture
• Project partner – UAB Inverse and Gidas360

Business partners of the project:

• Telšiai Diocesan Curia