Klaipėda Sculpture Park
| 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/ |
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.
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
[edit]- ^ "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.
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