Discover Suviekas

• First historical mention: in the 15th century.
• Transferred to Mykolas Glinskis: toward the end of the 15th century.
• A wooden church is documented for 1522; an Evangelical Reformed church for 1617.
• The St. Anne Chapel was consecrated in 2005.
• The historical sites mentioned include the Suvieko manor estate and the Zytkalnis hillfort.

The first historical mention in the 15th century and a transfer toward the end of that same century are two distinct points of reference. In the transfer, Grand Duke of Lithuania Alexander Jagiellon passed Suviekas to Mykolas Glinskis. Glinskis is described as a prince of Tatar origin; his dates are 1460–1534. This makes it possible to place the early history of the settlement in context both chronologically and through the people mentioned.

For planning your trip, it is helpful to distinguish between these details: the mention marks the earliest historical date given here, whereas the transfer refers to a specific event. Together, they draw attention to Suviekas’s early history without describing the same event. For those interested in local history, they provide a clear starting point for placing the settlement in time.

The historical references to churches differ in their dates and descriptions. A wooden church is documented in Suviekas for 1522. An Evangelical Reformed church is recorded for 1617. The St. Anne Chapel (Šv. Onos koplyčia) was consecrated in 2005. These three references provide a chronological overview of different church connections, each identified specifically.

For comparison, the combination of date and description is especially useful: “wooden church” and “Evangelical Reformed church” are the descriptions of the two historical church references, while the date 2005 refers to the consecration of the St. Anne Chapel. If you would like to visit specific sites, check in advance whether and when visits are possible.

Alongside its church connections, Suviekas is also associated with the Suvieko manor estate and the Zytkalnis hillfort. These add other forms of historical heritage to the picture of the place. The names themselves point to different areas of interest: the manor estate and Zytkalnis, classified as a hillfort, can be considered distinct topics for exploring the history of Suviekas.

The cultural significance of the place is not limited to a single era or building. The references mentioned here range from early historical events and churches to other sites. If you compare destinations by their historical themes, Suviekas offers several specific points of interest. You can first decide whether you are especially interested in early local history, church connections, or the sites mentioned here.

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When is Suviekas first mentioned in historical records?

The first historical mention of Suviekas dates to the 15th century. Toward the end of the 15th century, Alexander Jagiellon transferred the place to Mykolas Glinskis.

Which churches are documented in Suviekas?

A wooden church is documented for 1522, and an Evangelical Reformed church for 1617. The St. Anne Chapel was consecrated in 2005.

Which other historical sites are mentioned?

The Suvieko manor estate and the Zytkalnis hillfort are located in Suviekas.

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