Merkinė
Sitting at the confluence of the Neman and Merkys rivers inside Dzūkija National Park, Merkinė is a pocket-sized Lithuanian village with deep roots — the hilltop castle here was first recorded in 1359, and the settlement itself dates to at least the 13th century, when it formed part of a defensive triangle with Kaunas and Vilnius against Teutonic Order incursions. The historic town centre is a state-protected monument, and the village is also known for black ceramics craftsmanship and gastronomic tourism.
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- Population963
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
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Merkinė: quick answers
Where is Merkinė?
Merkinė is in Alytaus apskritis, Lithuania, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from Alytus.
How do you get to Merkinė?
The nearest airport is Kaunas (KUN), about 1 hr 29 min away by road. The nearest train station is Marcinkonys, about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Merkinė?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is July, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Merkinė?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Merkinė?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Birštonas, Aukštadvaris and Stakliškės.