Joniškis is a city In Lithuania. The town of Joniškis is surrounded by the countryside of Joniškis, which is also discussed in this article.
Understand
The city of about 15 thousand people is located on the northern border of Lithuania in the area of ancient Semi-Gaul (Ziemgala). The city is known in Lithuania for its church, mill, meat products and synagogue complex, although another synagogue collapsed about a year ago. In the rural area is located the village of Žagare, where the palace is held annually the famous cherry feast.
The city is located in an area as flat as Ostrobothnia. Thus, the region is mainly arable land, and in Soviet times there were several collective farms in the countryside.
Come
From Tallinn
From Finland The best way to get to Joniskis is by car, when you first go to Tallinn by ferry, and then head Via BalticaRigafrom which the journey continues Jelgavan through Siauliaihin towards. Joniskis is the first town on the Lithuanian side of the border.
From Riga Airport
Joniskis can also be reached by bus from the country. There is a direct daily service from the airport at 15:25, and the price of this ride will be 18 liters - for more information, see the Lithuanian bus schedule schedule from here. Another option is to rent a car. In this case, driving to Joniškis takes place by heading towards Jelgava, before which you turn from the giant roundabout to Siauliai.
From Kaunas
From Kaunas you can either rent a car or come by bus. By car, you should first head Siauliaihin, which you can reach either Panevezys, Kedainiain or Kryzkalnisin through. In the first two cases, you can also choose a scenic route In Pakruojis (the city is famous for its beer, for example), or turn about 10 kilometers before Siauliai to Joniskis shortcut - if you don't want to see this bigger city on the way. Buses to Joniskis leave from Kaunas bus station at 06:40 and 15:20. In addition, there is a noon shift that is not on schedules. The price of the trip will be about 45 liters, and the duration will be almost 4 hours. There is no train service directly to Joniskis, but you can also travel to Siauliai by rail. In this case, you will have to change trains in the town of Kaisiadorys. The price for the whole trip will be about 35 liters, and the duration will be 2 hours. From Siauliai you can continue on by bus.
From Vilnius
From Vilnius, the options are either a direct train connection to Siauliai, a rental car or a bus. By rental car, the best route is Vilnius-Panevezys-Pakruojis-Joniskis. Buses run twice a day, at 08:25 and 16:30 - these shifts last 4-5 hours. The train connection to Siauliai is about 2.5 hours and sacrifices 35 Litas. There are three shifts, 6:45, 9:30 and 17:30 (valid from 30.05.2010).
Siauliaista
From Siauliai you can easily get to Joniskis by bus. The trip costs about ten liters, and takes less than an hour. When choosing a route to Joniskis, by no means take the route that passes through Pakruojis - this is like driving from Helsinki via Hyvinkää to Espoo.
Move
You can quickly walk around the center of Joniskis on foot. If you want to see the sights outside the city center, you can take a taxi next to the church or drive your own car.
See
- Joniskis Church, Bažnyčios st. 2. The first church on this site was built in 1526, but the building got its current look in 1901. The building is very pretty inside and out. The link includes a list and pictures of all the churches in Joniskis.
- Monument to the partisans.
- Joniskis Synagogues.
Tea
go to the movies
There is a cinema in Joniskis
Spend time in the peace of the countryside
Rural tourism is popular in Lithuania, and there are a few good destinations for rural relaxation in the vicinity of JoniŠkis. Remember to take asthma medications, as the countryside is not dead here, but in full use.
From the forest or on horseback
On the outskirts of the city works deer farm, which organizes hunting trips. Every decent environmental activist knows that organic fur can only be obtained by raising, or killing, the animal itself. At least I didn't have to be in a cage. Enthusiasts are now flattened to the point that only pheasants can hunt on the farm for a fee: for about 7,500 liters, you get an organized hunting trip, 150 pheasants for a table, and meals.
On the same farm you can also fish for carp or ride a horse. Horseback riding costs 50 ltl per 45 minutes and fishing 30 ltl / kilo (warning - carp are heavy), plus a free rental of 15 ltl / h.
Buy
Joniskis has two larger stores, Maxima and Norfa. Both stores correspond approximately to K-Supermarket. Maxima is located about 300 meters east of the church, and opposite the Norfa bus station.
Joniskis Market Hall is located approx. 200 meters west. Meat is mainly sold here, but you will also find a kebap farm and a shop selling biscuits.
Joniskis Market is located behind the city cemetery. Here you can get very cheap clothes, food and even fishing equipment on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eat
- Fortuna, City a. 4, ☎ 370 426 60 087. A very affordable restaurant on the edge of the square on the south side of the church, opposite the hotel. The food is tasty and the beer is cheap. The main course is about 10 liters.
Juo
Cafes
Bars & pubs
Nightclubs
Sleep
Hotels
- Motel Plugo brothers, Kirnaičiai village, Joniškis district., ☎ 370 686 47 324. A motel, restaurant, museum and live bears along the Joniskis-Siauliai road. The motel has only 3 rooms. 80 ltl / 2hh.
- Audruvis ***, Ziniūnai village, ☎ 370 426 61008, e-mail: [email protected]. Hotel and restaurant outside the town of Joniskis, along a bypass road. Pretty yard and building. The owners offer a wide range of programs at an additional cost. 200 ltl / 2hh.
- NORTH GATE ***, Upytės st. 5, ☎ 370 426 51345, e-mail: [email protected]. The inn in the center of Joniskis is affordable and the location could not be better. Breakfast is not included in the price, but you can order it separately from the counter for less than 10 Litas. The link takes you to Joniskis' PDF file with accommodation options. The inn also has a ping pong museum. 140 ltl / 2hh.
Rural tourism
- Noah's Homestead, ☎ 370 615 31513, e-mail: [email protected]. A party space by the lake where you can both relax and party. Possibility to accommodate up to 40 people. 500-1500 ltl / day.
- V.Kristopaicio Homestead, Tvenkinio st. 3, Buivydžiai, Skaistgirio sen., ☎ 370 610 84683, e-mail: [email protected]. Very popular as a party venue, and bookings must be made well in advance. However, here you can get accommodation for up to 20 people, a sauna, a swimming pool and a Japanese-style bath at a cheap Finnish price. You can put your own food and you can lug supplies and liquids from Joniskis. If you need a catering service, you can request from the restaurants in the city center. 80 ltl / double room, 2000 ltl full treatment for the weekend.
Stay safe
Joniskis is by no means dangerous during the day, but in the dark it is worth avoiding youth gangs.
Stay healthy
Joniskis Hospital [1] is located outside the city center at Pašvitinio g. 21. On the road past the hospital you will reach Pasvalys. The hospital emergency number is 370 426 514 34. There may be people in the hospital who speak a few words of English, but if you know the Latin (or Russian) name of your problem, this will be of considerable help.
Take contact
Continue your journey
Continuing south from Joniskis, you will end up at Ristikukkula and finally to Siauliai. If you set off to drive east on the road past the hospital, you will eventually reach the town of Pakruojis, known for its beer and especially the bridge of its manor. As you drive northwest, you will end up in the ancient castle town of Zagare, where annual cherry festivals are held, as well as where you can also see the old palace.
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