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Šilutė
Go backLithuania Minor used to belong to Germany. The first Lithuanian book, grammar, and poem The Seasons by Donelaitis were printed in this region.
Some of the buildings on Vilų Street were built before the First World War and others during the interwar years.
The Herder Gymnasium, which reflects the German face of Šilutė, is decorated with special symbols, while Vydūnas Gymnasium was built as a contrast to the prevailing German culture.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Šilutė not only has the largest tower clock in Lithuania but its interior also fascinates with its unusual colours. A unique fresco by the artist Richard Pfeifer caused outrage during the interwar period. Hugo Scheu Museum and the Šišioniškės (Prussian Lithuanian) dialect.
What people say
from the eye and from the heart
Egidijus Vidrinskas,
architect
Probably no more beautiful buildings have been built in Šilutė from the Soviet era up to this day than those that were built during the interwar period.
Indrė Skabaliauskaitė,
Hugo Scheu Museum
The people of Lithuania Minor get annoyed when they are introduced as Samogitians as the region has never belonged to Samogitia.
Remigijus Šemeklis,
pastor of the Lutheran church
What do you recognise in this church fresco? Obviously, anyone who is familiar with music recognises Bach and Handel.
We are interested in your opinion.
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