Krekenava Regional Park, Regional park in Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania
Krekenava Regional Park is a protected area in central Lithuania that encompasses the Nevėžis River valley along with meadows, forests, and scattered farmsteads spread across approximately 11,589 hectares. The landscape contains traces of ancient riverbeds and supports several historic settlements within its agricultural surroundings.
The park was established in 1992 to preserve ancient hillforts including Bakainiai by the Liaudė River and Upytė, which was linked to nobleman Čičinskas. These archaeological sites mark the region's early settlement patterns and its strategic importance along river corridors.
The chapel-mausoleum built in 1861 at Rodai II and the Assumption church from 1902 in Krekenava town are spiritual landmarks that shape the religious identity of the area. These structures show how the local community has expressed its faith and values through architecture.
A 30-meter observation tower near the park center provides views across the Nevėžis Valley, old riverbeds, and the town of Krekenava below. This tower serves as an ideal vantage point to understand the area's layout before exploring other sections on foot.
The Pašiliai bison enclosure was established in 1969 as Lithuania's first reintroduction program for European bison, and some animals now roam freely within the park. This makes the site one of few places in Europe where you can encounter these large creatures in a semi-natural setting.
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