Retro Druskininkai - back to the past
Sightseeing tour of the old town of Druskininkai: the history development of the mineral town from the 17th century, the unique wooden architecture, the cultural heritage of the once rich Jewish community and the traces of the unique artist M. K. Čiurlionis.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
Druskininkai, a City of Health Sources
Walking around the city we will get acquainted with the history of the resort’s development, ancient spas, sanatoriums, mineral waters and discover other natural resources that help maintain and restore our health. Visiting the Karolis Dineika Wellness Park we will hear the history of its establishment and get ideas for a healthy lifestyle.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
The Traces of Jewish culture in Druskininkai
Following in the footsteps of the history and culture of the city’s Jewish community, we will find out where the synagogue stood, what world-famous sculptor was born and raised in Druskininkai, which buildings belonged to local wealthy Jews, what fate befell them in the middle of the 20th century and where the old Jewish tombs are.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
Wooden architecture of Druskininkai
The wooden architectural heritage of Druskininkai is characterized by late 19th- and early 20th-century and features resort architecture and distinctive ethnic construction traditions beeing prevalent in Europe. Two-thirds of the wooden buildings were destroyed during the Soviet era, we will only see them in the photos; however, excellent villas and a wooden church built in 1865 have survived in the town.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
Druskininkai with the eyes of famous artist M. K. Čiurlionis
Druskininkai is the city of great Lithuanian musician and painter M. K. Čiurlionis, where he grew up, sought inspiration and created in 1878-1910. We will find out what the resort was like at that time, visit the M. K. Čiurlionis Memorial Museum and get acquainted with the symbolist work of the artist through reproductions of paintings that have spread throughout the city.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
Old Druskininkai city cemetery
Silent witnesses to the history of the city since 1858 in the old cemetery near Lake Druskonis: graves of famous personalities who contributed to the development of the resort and found the last resting place among the emitted pines of South Lithuania. In the old cemetery complex we will find both, a Neo-Gothic style Catholic chapel, as well as the recently rebuilt St. Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
The City of Love Druskininkai
A walk along the paths of love legends in Druskininkai, the St. Valentine’s relics in the Church of the Virgin Mary Scapular, romantic love stories and spicy resort novels. A boat trip up the Nemunas river will introduce you to the Island of Love, where passions once flourished.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
Famous Women in Druskininkai
I invite you to take a look at famous women – duchess, doctors, writers, musicologists, travelers – whose lives are somehow related to the Druskininkai resort. They are all different, but each one is special and strong, leaving a bright, timeless trace of femininity in the history of the city.
Duration: 2 hour.
Language: Lithuanian, Russian, German, English, French.
Registration in advance is required: tel. nr. +370 686 36639 or e-mail retrodruskininkai@gmail.com
More information: www.retrodruskininkai.lt
