Utena – one of the oldest settlements in Lithuania

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Nestled among the lakes and forests of north-eastern Lithuania, Utena is one of the country’s oldest settlements, with a history that stretches back over 700 years. First mentioned in historical records in 1261, the city has grown from a small wooden fortress into a modern regional centre of about 25,000 people. Despite its long history, […]

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