Samogitia | |
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State | Lithuania |
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Capital | Telšiai |
Surface | 21,000 km² |
Inhabitants | 810.000 (1999 census) |
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Samogitia (or Samogetia, said Terre Basse) is a region of the Lithuania
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
A glimpse of the Hill of Crosses
Urban centers
- Telšiai - Unofficial capital of the region.
- Kretinga
- Palanga - Coastal city built in the only sea of this region.
- Šiauliai - The largest city in the region.
- Žemaičių Kalvarija - Famous pilgrimage site. Many tourists arrive in early July to visit the great church festival.
Other destinations
- Hill of Crosses - Site of religious significance north of Šiauliai.