Old but alive. These are the first words to describe this millennial plant that has seen a lot but is still clinging to life. It is impossible to realize that this old plant - the Oak of Stelmužė - is older than the Battle of Žalgiris, older than the reign of Mindaugas and even the first mention of Lithuania (supporting pillars of Lithuanian history). To experience what a dignified old age looks like, I recommend detouring and visiting this natural wonder, because later it may...
Read moreOne of the oldest and biggest oaks I have ever seen. They say that you have to get 12 men to circle it around with their hands. Near the Oak there is nice playground for kids, also a place to have pik nik. A few hundred meter way there is old wooden church, old slave tower and ruins of an old mansion. Going to this place there is a really nice road which is often used for rally racing. So it is really fun to drive it. If you are in the are you have...
Read moreOldest tree and Lithuania and probably in all three Baltic states. 1500++ years and counting!
Beautiful and really impressive tree, beautiful environment (even church looks cool, though I don't like such things).
But be careful on the road leading to it, it's really tricky, do not drive fast (I'd say 60 is not the limit but a challenge, I...
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