What to see in the Lithuanian town of Joniskelis

Joniskelis is a small town in northern Lithuania founded in 1685 and located 175 km from Vilnius.

The main attractions of the city:

• Joniskelis Holy Trinity Church

The Catholic Church was built in 1792 on the right bank of the Mazupe river. It is a valuable architectural monument of early classicism.

• Joniskelis narrow-gauge railway

In Joniskelis, you can explore the abandoned TU2 steam locomotive, standing on the narrow-gauge railway as a monument. It reminds of the times when the narrow-gauge railway was the ultimately popular means of transport for moving around Lithuania.

• The largest Lithuanian globe

Not far from the abandoned steam locomotive, there is a huge globe established.

• Joniskelis Manor

The Joniskelis manor complex, which used to belong to the noble Karpiai family, was once considered one of the largest and most beautiful estates in Lithuania.

You can visit all these places in one day.