Marijampolė, Industrial center in southern Lithuania
Marijampolė is an industrial city in southern Lithuania situated on both sides of the Šešupė River. Six bridges connect the separate neighborhoods and allow movement across the waterway throughout the urban area.
The settlement began in 1667 as Pašešupė village and gained its present name in 1765 after a monastery was founded by Franciska Butler. This religious institution shaped the place's growth and attracted people who established a developing community here.
The regional museum displays local crafts and daily objects from the Suvalkija region's heritage. Visitors can observe traditional practices and customs that remain part of community life in this place.
The city sits on major transportation routes including Via Baltica and European route E28, offering direct access to Poland and the Kaliningrad region. With six river crossings within the urban area, getting around in all directions is straightforward.
During the Soviet period from 1955 to 1989, the city bore the name Kapsukas, reflecting the political control of that era. After regaining independence, it reverted to its former name, which is used in daily life today.
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