Discover Naujamiestis
Accommodation in Naujamiestis
Naujamiestis brings together the architectural history of a church, a memorial room and experiences centred on culinary heritage. For planning purposes, it is also important to note the locations: the Karaim Cemetery is in the nearby village of Kalnelis, not in Naujamiestis itself.
Naujamiestis at a glance
- The present-day Naujamiesčio Šv. apaštalo evangelisto Mato bažnyčia was built between 1899 and 1908 and rebuilt after a fire in 2013.
- The memorial room for Kunigas Kazimieras Kuzmickas is located at S. Nėries g. 14.
- The Karaim Cemetery is in the nearby village of Kalnelis; it is the burial place of two Lithuanian cultural figures.
- Švenčių kalvė offers educational programmes, tastings and tourist routes featuring culinary heritage foods. Visits are by prior arrangement.
How should the church’s construction history be understood?
The present-day Naujamiesčio Šv. apaštalo evangelisto Mato bažnyčia is the fourth church in Naujamiestis. It was designed by engineer Florijonas Vyganovskis and built from 1899 to 1908. The subsequent chronology is a separate chapter: the church burned down on 16 August 2007 and was completely rebuilt in 2013. When considering the timeline, distinguish between the construction of the present-day building and its reconstruction. The fact that it is the fourth church points to a longer succession; the years 1899 to 1908, by contrast, refer specifically to the construction of the present-day church.
Which memorial sites are in Naujamiestis and the surrounding area?
The memorial room for Kunigas Kazimieras Kuzmickas is located at S. Nėries g. 14 in Naujamiestis. The Karaim Cemetery, by contrast, is in the nearby village of Kalnelis. It is the burial place of the poet Šelumielis Lopato (1904–1923) and the writer and translator Jokūbas Maleckas (1889–1952). Their life dates are easy to distinguish: Lopato’s life falls within the longer span of Maleckas’s life. When locating these sites, keep Naujamiestis and Kalnelis distinct as separate place names.
What culinary experiences are associated with Naujamiestis?
At Švenčių kalvė in Naujamiestis, visitors can take part in educational programmes, tastings and tourist routes featuring culinary heritage foods. Each format offers a different focus: an educational programme introduces a topic, a tasting explores it through food, and a route connects it with a tourist itinerary. Visits are by prior arrangement. If you would like to plan a visit, arrange it in advance and check whether one is possible on your chosen date.
What should you consider when looking for accommodation?
The topics mentioned offer different starting points for planning your trip: the church’s construction history, the memorial room, the nearby cemetery and culinary heritage. If you would like to include Švenčių kalvė, factor in the prior arrangement as a separate step in your planning.
Discover more destinations: Kazliškio Seniūnija, Kupiškis, Puožas, Kučiai, Panevėžys, Naciūnai, Krekenavos Seniūnija, Biržai.
FAQ
When was the present-day church built?
The church was built from 1899 to 1908 to a design by Florijonas Vyganovskis. After the fire on 16 August 2007, it was completely rebuilt in 2013.
Where is the Karaim Cemetery?
It is in the nearby village of Kalnelis, not in Naujamiestis itself.
How can you plan a visit to Švenčių kalvė?
Visits are by prior arrangement. Check in advance whether a visit is possible on your chosen date.
Go to the regional travel overview: Panevėžys District.
