Kėdainiai, Lithuania (Кедайняй, Литва)

Kėdainiai (About this soundpronunciation (help·info), also known by several other names) is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. It is located 51 km (32 mi) north of Kaunas on the banks of the Nevėžis River. First mentioned in the 1372 Livonian Chronicle of Hermann de Wartberge, its population as of 2017 was 24,093. Its old town dates to the 17th century.[2] The city is the administrative centre of the Kėdainiai District Municipality. The geographical centre of the Lithuanian Republic is in the nearby village of Ruoščiai, located in the eldership of Dotnuva. Sightseeing: St. Joseph’s church of Carmelites St. George’s church, 15th century Houses in the old town of Kėdainiai Kranto II street in the old town Evangelical church Senoji street in old town Kėdainiai market square Kėdainiai old town Didžioji street Nevėžis river in city center Kėdainiai new synagogue Holy Transfiguration Church
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