Discover Šiauliai 2026

On a small hill about 12 kilometers north of the city stand over 100,000 crosses of all sizes, placed by pilgrims since the 19th century as a sign of faith and Lithuanian resistance against Soviet occupation, a moving, unique place.

The central square, with its striking sundial sculpture crowned by a gilded statue of a standing guard youth, forms the modern heart of the city and serves as a popular gathering place for concerts and city festivals.

The unusual museum showcases the development of the bicycle from historic penny-farthings to modern sports models, honoring Šiauliai's traditional significance as a center of Lithuanian bicycle production since Soviet times.

The magnificent Art Nouveau villa of a Jewish leather manufacturer from the early 20th century now houses an art museum with Lithuanian painting and photography, while also recalling the city's once-significant Jewish community.

From Vilnius, Šiauliai is reached by train or bus in about three hours. The nearest international airport is Kaunas, from where the city is reachable by car in about two hours.

On a small hill about 12 kilometers north of the city stand over 100,000 crosses of all sizes, placed by pilgrims since the 19th century as a sign of faith and Lithuanian resistance against Soviet occupation, a moving, unique place.

The central square, with its striking sundial sculpture crowned by a gilded statue of a standing guard youth, forms the modern heart of the city and serves as a popular gathering place for concerts and city festivals.

The unusual museum showcases the development of the bicycle from historic penny-farthings to modern sports models, honoring Šiauliai's traditional significance as a center of Lithuanian bicycle production since Soviet times.