Klaipėda Sculpture Park
Klaipėda Sculpture Park (also known as Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park) is located in central Klaipėda, Lithuania. This park is one of the key artistic landmarks in the town. The L-shaped park occupies 12.2 hectares and has 116 modern sculptures created by 67 Lithuanian artists in 1977–1991.[1] QR codes have been fixed to the sculpture plaques, giving extra info after waving a phone next to them.
| Klaipėda Sculpture Park | |
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| Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park | |
| lt/Klaipėdos skulptūrų parkas (Martyno Mažvydo skulptūrų parkas) | |
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| Location | Between K. Donelaičio, Liepų, Trilapio and S. Daukanto Streets, Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| Area | 12.2 hectares (30 acres) |
| Created | 1977 |
| Operated by | History Museum of Lithuania Minor |
| Open | 24/7 |
| Website | www.mlimuziejus.lt/park/ |
In 1820–1959, here was the Memel Central Cemetery (German: Memel Städtischer Friedhof). Over 40,000 people are buried there.[2] Some graves are marked by tombstones to this day.
Since 2006, the History Museum of Lithuania Minor is responsible for maintenance of the park.
References
- "The sculpture park". Klaipėda tourism and culture information center. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
- Žiemytė, Ivona (2013-03-21). "Ryškėja Skulptūrų parko tapatybės ženklai". Vakarų ekspresas (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2014-03-09.
External links
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- 116 Park Sculptures (History Museum of Lithuania Minor)
- The Blacksmith's Museum (branch of the History Museum of Lithuania Minor)
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