Mosėdis

Mosėdis
Town

Stones museum and church

Coat of arms
Mosėdis

Location of Plikiai

Coordinates: 56°10′N 21°35′E / 56.167°N 21.583°E / 56.167; 21.583Coordinates: 56°10′N 21°35′E / 56.167°N 21.583°E / 56.167; 21.583
Country  Lithuania
County Klaipėda County
Municipality Skuodas District Municipality
Eldership Kretingalė eldership
Capital of Mosėdis eldership
Population (2012)
  Total 1,475
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
St. Michael Archangel church in Mosėdis

Mosėdis is a small town in northern Lithuania in Klaipeda County, best known for its stone collection. The museum and impressive outdoor collection were initiated by Vaclovas Intas and have since expanded all over the town. The town also features a baroque catholic church of 18th century.

Famous citizens



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