Grūtas Park, Soviet sculpture garden in Druskininkai, Lithuania.
More than 80 bronze and granite monuments stand in a forested area, displaying figures of Soviet leaders and communist revolutionaries collected from Lithuanian cities.
Following Lithuania's independence in 1991, these Soviet-era statues were removed from public spaces and gathered by businessman Viliumas Malinauskas, who opened this park in 2001.
The outdoor exhibition includes sculptures of Lenin, Stalin, and Lithuanian communist officials, representing the complex relationship between Lithuania and its Soviet past.
The park maintains different seasonal schedules, with extended hours during summer months and shorter visiting times in winter, while offering guided tours throughout the year.
Visitors can experience Soviet-style cafeteria service, watch propaganda films in an authentic setting, and explore railroad cars that represent deportation vehicles.
Location: Druskininkai municipality
Inception: 2001
Founders: Viliumas Malinauskas
Opening Hours: January-February 9:00-18:00; March-April 9:00-20:00; May 9:00-21:00; June-August 9:00-22:00; September 9:00-20:00; October 9:00-19:00; November 9:00-17:00; December 9:00-17:00
Phone: +37031355511
Email: info@grutoparkas.lt
Website: http://grutoparkas.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.02083,24.07972
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
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