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An observation deck has been built and an interactive sculpture of Antanėlis, the musician of the old bridge, has been erected. Sculpture is not only form, but content as well. When you touch the right hand, Antanėlis (in the voice of Jonas Nainys) tells about the most beautiful places in Pasvalys, when you touch the left hand, Antanėlis, in the voice of actress Olita Dautartaitė, retells the legend of Antanėlis, and when you put your palm on the button, you hear a poem by the poet Vladas Braziūnas – read in the Pasvalys dialect about the old bridge of Lėvuo.

Partisan Bunker in Žadeikiai Forest is another place that provides an interesting and authentic experience. The most exciting thing is that you can get into the bunker, where everything is set up so that you can feel like a real partisan: sit down on the wooden beds and read the underground press, get to know the partisan oath, sing partisan songs, open a prayer book. This bunker was restored last year, and you can also watch a 3D video about the real life of the partisans in the museum of the Pasvalys region or virtually on your own. 

Museum of Pasvalys Region. When you don’t know anything about a new place, the best way to get to know the city is to start with the regional museum. Museum of Pasvalys Region opened its doors in 1998 in the reconstructed premises of the Soviet cinema Svalia. Over the years, the museum has changed, grown, and was modernized many times. While visiting the museum, you will get to know the history of the Pasvalys region from the great Middle Ages to the present day, you will see exhibits that tell interesting stories, you will get to have a look at the city market square of the times of A. Smetona and you will go on a special adventure on the motorcycle of the traveller Antanas Poška! After putting on virtual reality glasses, you can travel to the post-war times for at least a few minutes, get into the everyday life of the partisans and see what conditions they lived in.

Sinkhole park. After getting to know the history, it’s time to check out the nature. The Sinkhole Park is a unique place in Pasvalys, which has no equivalents not only in Lithuania, but also in the whole world. Geologists calculated that as many as 56 sinkholes had opened here 80 years ago. The field the looked like the cratered surface of the Moon from a bird’s eye view. In the past, this place was called Avižonis pits because the land belonged to farmers Avižoniai. Homes have never been built here nor economic activities have been developed. Today, in the 8-hectare area of the Sinkhole Park, there are more than ten karst collapses of various ages and sizes. The deepest sinkhole is about 6 meters deep. This is the highest concentration of sinkholes in one place, such a phenomenon is only present in the Pasvalys region. Various cultural events are held at the bottom of one of the largest sinkholes with no water, by erecting an amphitheater there. Local residents have long been accustomed phenomenon – sinkholes that are natural to the residents. City guests, especially foreigners, are more afraid of them. Travellers preparing to come to Pasvalys often ask if it is not dangerous here, is it safe to walk around the territory of the park, if it is not fenced and locked. Guests of the sinkhole park often ask if the ground will eat them when they’ll enter it…

Sinkhole park. After getting to know the history, it’s time to check out the nature. The Sinkhole Park is a unique place in Pasvalys, which has no equivalents not only in Lithuania, but also in the whole world. Geologists calculated that as many as 56 sinkholes had opened here 80 years ago. The field the looked like the cratered surface of the Moon from a bird’s eye view. In the past, this place was called Avižonis pits because the land belonged to farmers Avižoniai. Homes have never been built here nor economic activities have been developed. Today, in the 8-hectare area of the Sinkhole Park, there are more than ten karst collapses of various ages and sizes. The deepest sinkhole is about 6 meters deep. This is the highest concentration of sinkholes in one place, such a phenomenon is only present in the Pasvalys region. Various cultural events are held at the bottom of one of the largest sinkholes with no water, by erecting an amphitheater there. Local residents have long been accustomed phenomenon – sinkholes that are natural to the residents. City guests, especially foreigners, are more afraid of them. Travellers preparing to come to Pasvalys often ask if it is not dangerous here, is it safe to walk around the territory of the park, if it is not fenced and locked. Guests of the sinkhole park often ask if the ground will eat them when they’ll enter it…

Green spring. State-protected geological monument. This is the most interesting and geologically valuable sinkhole. Currently, it is the deepest cave in Lithuania, included in the Lithuanian Book of Records. The sinkhole of the spring is about 5 m in diameter and 8 m deep. It further branches into two underground halls: “Sunny” and “Aenigma”. So far, the longest measured section of the cave reaches 21 meters (measured from the surface of the spring). The spring erupted in the sinkhole around 1960. Before it opened, the surrounding residents heard an underground rumble, and when the ground collapsed, it deformed the building standing next to it. The water is clear and has the smell of hydrogen sulphide (”rotten eggs”). It is interesting that due to the chemical composition, the water temperature is constant both in summer and winter – about 7-8 degrees. The inflowing spring water does not allow the riverbed to freeze completely, so many waterfowl gather here for the winter. It has been measured that about 10 liters of water flow out from the source to the river in one second. The green spring is like a reminder of Pasvalys of the times of A. Smetona, when the city was famous for its springs and sulphur baths, and even had the status of a resort.

Millstone Museum. A few hundred meters away, we will find another unique place in our region – the open-air exposition of millstones and bowl-shaped stones. The collection of local lore researcher Antanas Stapulionis, which includes 66 bowl-shaped stones and 300 different millstones. Stone boundary markers of estates, parts of mill equipment, etc. are also exhibited here. It took almost three decades for Pasavalys resident to collect and describe the collection.

Rauboniai amusement park. About 20 km from Pasvalys is the Rauboniai amusement park. Everyone will be impressed by the zoo located here, where some animals can be fed and petted. The set up “Tarzan Trail” is the only park of its kind where you can observe animal life from above! And, of course, in the park of giant dinosaurs and beetles, you will be able to step into the real life of the movie “Jurassic Park”.

Pajiešmeniai manor (visitors are not allowed inside the manor itself) and park. If it’s hot outside and you want to spend time in the fresh air or have fun by the water, you can spend half a day in the park of this manor. The park has a swimming place, you can rent water bikes, boats or play volleyball in the park.

Pasvalys Culture and Recreation Park. Those who wish can choose a walk in the forest – in the Pasvalys Culture and Recreation Park. The establishment of the park was started in 1923 and continued to be expanded, now it occupies an area of 70 ha. Folk artists of the region added variety to it with oak sculptures of folklore and mythological themes in 1986-1988. Šilas lake located in the park is interesting because it is of karst origin – merged from several sinkholes and formed by human hands. By the way, it took a lot of effort before it was possible to find and plug the hole through which the water drained somewhere into the dungeons. Various cultural events are held in the park during the summer, sports competitions are held in the stadium. Campsite with cabins awaits tourists.

Joniškėlis Manor and Park. One of the oldest Lithuanian landowners, the Karpiai Manor, is located on the outskirts of the town, by the Mažupė stream. The Karpiai ruled these lands since the 17th century until 1940. The original building of the central palace, part of the conservatory, and outbuildings have survived. The manor is surrounded by a 27-hectare park, which is about 200 years old. The park was renovated this year. The Joniškėlis research station of the Lithuanian Agricultural Research Institute operates in the manor building (visitors are not allowed inside).

Culinary heritage education, where you will learn to cook real, “pierogi” of Riauboniai, you will taste delicacies prepared according to ancient recipes, as well as Tatula river mint tea. After a full and delicious meal, you will chat surounded by the sound of traditional Highland music – the sounds of the harmonica.

Number of participants: 10-30 persons

Duration: from 2 to 3 hours.

Booking in advance is required!

You will learn about wine, its history, and production. The owner of the vineyard has been engaged in viticulture and winemaking for more than 30 years. He has experience in growing more than one hundred grape varieties. His collection includes more than 50 types of signature wines, which thousands of people come to taste every year. We invite you to visit the vineyard and winery and rediscover the wine culture. Unique experience and international recognition will change your concept of Lithuanian winemaking.

Tasting for adults. Appetizers are served during the tasting. Private festivals are available – bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, birthdays. There is a tasting room, and a wine museum is being created.

Number of participants:  5-50 persons

Duration: 1.5 hours

Booking in advance is required!

Hundreds of exhibits are gathered in the open-air collection: An exposition of 214 millstones, 64 bowl stones, 7 “footed” stones, 2 boundary stones, and mill gears. They were collected by local researcher Antanas Stapulionis over many years. Large and small millstones bring to mind the ancient craft of grinding grain, both in mills and at home. And the bowl-shaped stones are a legacy of the old Balt religion. Balts used them during ceremonies, worshiping their deities. In later centuries, the stones of the pagan period were adapted for farm purposes: rubbing, pressing, house thresholds, foundations, etc. However, their true purpose and use is not forgotten even in our days.

The room of scents and tranquillity is a safe and cozy space for resting and strengthening emotional health. The multisensory equipment that gently stimulates the senses allows you to calm down, get rid of accumulated anxiety or aggression, and improve psychological well-being. The development of the senses helps to “return to oneself” and focus, frees creativity and imagination. This relaxation space is suitable for anyone who feels tension, experiences intense psychological experiences, lacks ways to calm down and wants to strengthen emotional health, and find balance. The room of scents and tranquillity, like all the spaces of the Pasvalys library, are adapted for persons with various disabilities – we are part of the “Library for all” initiative. A visit to the Room of Scents and Tranquillity is free.

It is possible to visit individually and in groups of up to 10 people.

Booking in advance is required!