Ukmergė, city in Lithuania
Ukmergė is a city in central Lithuania situated on the Sartai River. It developed as a regional trade center with a compact downtown area where residential buildings and shops sit close together.
The city was first mentioned in 1385 and played an important role as a trade point at a natural river crossing. Like many Lithuanian places during the 20th century, it experienced major changes under different rulers.
The place is easy to explore on foot and most spots are quickly reachable. Hotels and restaurants are centrally located, but it helps to check opening hours as some shops may have limited times.
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