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Donelaitis Memorial Museum, Regional heritage museum in Chistye Prudy, Russia.

The Donelaitis Memorial Museum occupies a restored church building with stained glass windows depicting scenes from Lithuanian literature and peasant life.

Established in 1979, the museum contains the remains of Kristijonas Donelaitis, which were discovered during archaeological work in 1967 and reburied in the church crypt.

The museum displays manuscripts, personal items, and historical documents related to Kristijonas Donelaitis, who wrote the poem 'Seasons' while living in the adjacent rectory.

Located at coordinates 54.4559749, 22.4335222 in the Kaliningrad region, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

The museum complex includes the original rectory where Donelaitis spent 37 years of his life writing his celebrated literary works.

Location: Chistye Prudy

Inception: 1979

Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00

Website: http://museum.ru/westrussia/pastor-house.html

GPS coordinates: 54.45597,22.43352

Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:40

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