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Description of Palanga

ID: DAW-000247-P/148609

Description of Palanga

The text describes a journey to Palanga, located in Samogitia's Grobin district. The town itself, as mentioned by the author of the text, has mainly one monument - a larch church founded by Anna Jagiellonka. In addition to this, nearby is the so-called Mount Birutė with a chapel (Source: Tygodnik Illustrowany, Warsaw 1878, Series 3, T:5, pp. 118-119, 131-132, after: Digital Library of the University of Lodz).

Time of construction:

1878

Publication:

28.11.2023

Last updated:

30.09.2025
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Engraving of Biruta Hill near Palanga, showing a chapel at the top of a staircase surrounded by trees. Several people are walking on the stairs and path. Photo showing Description of Palanga Gallery of the object +4

Page from 'Tygodnik Illustrowany' showing text about Palanga and Birutė Hill. The page number 118 is at the top. The text discusses the town of Palanga, its historical significance, and nearby landmarks. Photo showing Description of Palanga Gallery of the object +4

Page from the 1878 'Tygodnik Illustrowany' showing text about Palanga, including descriptions of the town, its wooden church, and Birutė Hill with a chapel. Photo showing Description of Palanga Gallery of the object +4

Page from 'Tygodnik Illustrowany' (1878) featuring text about Palanga and Birutė Hill. The page includes detailed descriptions of Palanga's history, geography, and cultural significance. Photo showing Description of Palanga Gallery of the object +4

Excerpt from a historical text discussing the health benefits of Palanga, suggesting it as a place for rest and recovery. The text is in Polish and mentions a local doctor, Mr. B. Photo showing Description of Palanga Gallery of the object +4

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