Kėdainiai minaret, Ottoman minaret near train station in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.
The needle-topped minaret rises 25 meters into the sky, featuring a balcony accessible through interior stairs near the Dotnuvėlė River.
General Eduard Totleben commissioned the construction of this minaret in 1880 following his participation in the Russian-Turkish military campaign.
Two plaques grace the minaret walls, one in Ottoman Turkish describing a palace, and another displaying Arabic text from the Koran.
The minaret stands in the city park between the train station and river, with restricted access for individuals using wheelchairs.
This structure represents the single free-standing minaret in Lithuania, incorporating traditional Ottoman architectural elements in its design.
Location: Kėdainiai
Inception: 1880
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 8 Minareto g. Kėdainiai
GPS coordinates: 55.30788,23.97621
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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