
Renaissance old town and the cucumber capital
A small town with a surprisingly intact Renaissance centre shaped by Scottish merchants and the Radvila family — and a serious pickling reputation.
Official city tourism siteCultural highlights
Old Market Square
Merchants' houses and the former Scottish quarter.
Radvila mausoleum
In the Evangelical Reformed church, a rare Renaissance survival.
Cucumber festival
The town leans happily into its pickle fame.
Travel tips
- Easy stop between Kaunas and Panevėžys.
- Buy pickles at the market hall, not the supermarket.
Getting around
Between cities
Intercity buses are the backbone (autobusubilietai.lt); trains (traukiniai.lt) are cheaper and comfortable on Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda.
Tickets
Buy bus and train tickets online or from the driver. City buses accept a contactless bank card tapped on the validator.
Taxis & apps
Bolt is the default app in every city and costs a fraction of Western European taxi fares.
Driving
Dipped headlights on at all times. Winter tyres are compulsory 10 Nov – 1 Apr. City parking is paid by app (mPay) or meter.
Opening hours
Shops
Weekdays roughly 10:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00. Many small shops close Sunday.
Shopping centres
Usually 10:00–21:00 or 22:00, seven days a week.
Supermarkets
Maxima, Iki, Rimi and Lidl typically 08:00–22:00 daily; some Vilnius and Kaunas stores run 24h.
Museums
Usually 10:00–18:00, closed Monday and often Sunday afternoon. Last entry is 30–45 minutes before closing.
Restaurants
Lunch menus (pietūs) 11:00–15:00 on weekdays. Kitchens often stop at 22:00, earlier in small towns.
Pharmacies
09:00–19:00 typically; every larger city has at least one 24-hour pharmacy.
Banks & post
Weekdays 09:00–17:00, closed weekends. Cash machines are everywhere.
Public holidays
Most shops and museums close on 1 Jan, 16 Feb, 11 Mar, Easter, 24 Jun, 6 Jul, 1 Nov and 24–25 Dec.
Typical hours — always check the venue's own page before travelling.
Practical info
Getting there
Buses from Kaunas in about 45 minutes.
Money
Euro (€). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including buses and markets.
Emergency
112 for police, ambulance and fire — English is understood.
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