Place to visit
Tytuvėnai Monastery, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Tytuvėnai Monastery is a Roman Catholic monastery of Bernardines in Tytuvėnai in Lithuania (Šiluva). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Roman Catholic monastery of Bernardines in Tytuvėnai · History, Temples
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- KUN Kaunas, 90 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.5969, 23.20039
What it is and where
Tytuvėnai Monastery is a Roman Catholic monastery of Bernardines in Tytuvėnai in Lithuania (Šiluva). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Šiluva, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 7.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.5969, 23.20039; the nearest main airport is Kaunas International Airport (KUN, Kaunas), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Temples places in Lithuania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tytuvėnai Monastery is May to September.
- JanPossible7:23
- FebPossible9:19
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:52
- MayBest time15:58
- JunBest time17:12
- JulBest time16:41
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:56
- DecPossible6:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to September | December to April and October |
| Temples | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tytuvėnai Monastery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Lithuania
To enter Lithuania there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Lithuania checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tytuvėnai Christ Stairs ChapelChapel in Lithuania18 m
- Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Angels, TytuvėnaiChurch building in Tytuvėnai, Lithuania40 m
- Orthodox church in TytuvėnaiTemples134 m
- Bridvaišio piliakalnisHistory1.0 km
- E11 section 71: Šiluva – Tytuvėnai – AukštiškiaiHiking1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: History
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Hill of Crosses: pilgrimage site in northern Lithuania
- Trakai Island Castle: island castle in Trakai, Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Gediminas's Tower: castle in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Ninth Fort: historic fort and temporary Nazi concentration camp in Kaunas, Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tytuvėnai Monastery?
It is a Roman Catholic monastery of Bernardines in Tytuvėnai in Lithuania. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tytuvėnai Monastery?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 48.
How do you get to Tytuvėnai Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Kaunas International Airport (KUN), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Lithuania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Lithuania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tytuvėnai Christ Stairs Chapel, Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Angels, Tytuvėnai, Orthodox church in Tytuvėnai. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Šiluva27 places to see in and around Šiluva, Lithuania: Lyduvėnai Bridge, Tytuvėnai Regional Park, Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Šiluva. Best time: May
- History660 places for history in Lithuania, from Curonian Spit to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LithuaniaBefore travelling to Lithuania: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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