Medelynas, Residential district in Šiauliai, Lithuania.
Medelynas is a residential district extending 3 to 5 kilometers north of Šiauliai's center, bounded by a railway to Riga on the east and the city ring road on the west. Industrial facilities and the Gubernijos railway station occupy the eastern section, while the western area contains residential buildings along the Vijolė River.
The area originated from a fruit estate in Vinkšnėnai and expanded from 1962 following a merger with the Brida collective farm, which replaced the former orchards. The Bartašius Forest, named after a pre-World War I forester, marks the site of a major battle between German troops and Cossack units.
The Bartašius Forest, named after a pre-World War I forester, marks the location of a significant battle between German troops and Cossack units.
The district is accessible by public transport, particularly via the railway station in the east which serves commuters as well. The western residential area is easy to explore on foot, while the industrial eastern section is better accessed by vehicle.
The Birutės Pumping Station operates within the district through 33 deep boreholes that supply drinking water to residents daily. This facility quietly serves the entire city by tapping underground sources, making it a hidden yet essential part of local infrastructure.
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