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         Pakruojis region is a land of communities, each of which has left its own distinctive face
         in Pakruojis lifeline. Lithuanians, Jews, Latvians, Germans, and Russian Old Believers
         have lived here for centuries ... We invite you to follow in their footsteps when traveling
         around the north of Lithuania. Lift a glass of delicious frothy Pakruojis beer, put a piece
         of Pakruojis gold – dolomite – in your pocket and come back again!


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                                     40. PAKRUOJIS MANOR

         Pakruojis manor farmstead is included in the Lithua-  beekeeper’s, manor household chores are performed,
         nian Book of Records as the largest surviving com-  sheep are cut and wool is felt; one can become fa-
         plex of manor buildings in Lithuania (47 structures).   miliar with the blacksmith’s craft, visit the miller, the
         Pakruojis manor hosts concerts, exhibitions, confe-  manor housewife, and the baron himself.
         rences, and offers various entertainments. Workshops   Karčiamos St. 9, Pakruojis village,
         organized here theatrically and attractively introduce   Pakruojis dist.
         to traditional crafts: candles are poured at the manor   55.985077, 23.878640
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