Fun facts about Panevėžys
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The name of the city is derived from the Lithuanian language hydronym Nevėžis marking the river.
Panevėžys
Lithuania
Panevėžys is the fifth-largest city in Lithuania. As of 2021, it occupies 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eurostat the population of the Panevėžys functional urban area that stretches beyond the city limits is estimated at 124,412.
From the “Name” section
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The coat of arms of Panevėžys was approved by a presidential decree on 11 May 1993.
Panevėžys
Lithuania
Panevėžys is the fifth-largest city in Lithuania. As of 2021, it occupies 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eurostat the population of the Panevėžys functional urban area that stretches beyond the city limits is estimated at 124,412.
From the “Coat of arms” section
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Panevėžys was first mentioned evidently on 7 September 1503 in documents signed by the Grand Duke Alexander Jagiellon.
Panevėžys
Lithuania
Panevėžys is the fifth-largest city in Lithuania. As of 2021, it occupies 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eurostat the population of the Panevėžys functional urban area that stretches beyond the city limits is estimated at 124,412.
From the “History” section
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Panevėžys is situated halfway between the Baltic capitals of Vilnius and Riga.
Panevėžys
Lithuania
Panevėžys is the fifth-largest city in Lithuania. As of 2021, it occupies 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eurostat the population of the Panevėžys functional urban area that stretches beyond the city limits is estimated at 124,412.
From the “Geography” section
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The Panevėžys Puppet Wagon Theatre is the only travelling puppet theatre in Europe.
Panevėžys
Lithuania
Panevėžys is the fifth-largest city in Lithuania. As of 2021, it occupies 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eurostat the population of the Panevėžys functional urban area that stretches beyond the city limits is estimated at 124,412.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Modris Putns · CC BY-SA 3.0