Things to see and do Žemaitija

From the top of its spire (75 m high), the highest in Lithuania, the cathedral dominates the city. Built in the 16th century, burned down and then rebuilt in a Renaissance style, it gained its status as a cathedral in 1997. From here, you have a beautiful view of the city. In the chapel, there are relics belonging to Pope John Paul II. It was on his decision that the diocese of Šiauliai was established on 8 May 1997 and the church became a cathedral.

The Actif Tourist office rents bicycles (from May to October), sells stamps, and provides all possible information about the city and region. Gift shop.

Not to be missed! We discover the evolution of the bicycle since the 19th century. Faced with certain machines, you wonder how it can roll... You can even test your cycling skills on certain bikes! This museum has existed since 1980, because the city is known for its cycling industry. Not to be missed: a célerifère - a "running machine" - that the Count of Sivrac rode in 1792 in Paris by pushing against the ground with his feet.

On the second floor of the university library, there's a very unusual place: a whole room covered in centas. When Lithuania abandoned its currency, the litas, to switch to the euro, the city's Union of Non-Governmental Associations had the idea of collecting as many centas as possible to pay tribute: 157,100.30 centimes were collected. Enough to completely cover a room with silver coins. Even the curtains are weighted with cents. A map of Lithuania and a throne are also decorated with coins. Truly astonishing.

In the park you can travel by bike, foot or boat. At the edge of Feature Lake, the largest of the park and the entire region, a campsite is located. You can find amber, bathe and walk in a boat, canoe or pedal boat. Many mounds are visible in the park, dating from the wars between the teutonic knights and the Order livonien.

Around Lake Biržulis you can find stone age camps. The park identifies more than rare plants listed in the Red Book. A trail of botanical discovery is set up (2 km). For the best walkers or cyclists, a road through the forest is located in the south of the park (23 km). The park is also an important ornithological reserve in Lithuania.

The Samogitie Tourist Information Center (VšĮ Žemaitijos turizmo informacijos centras) is Telšiai's tourist office. The center offers information on the region's tourist attractions, accommodation, restaurants and leisure activities. Visitors can obtain brochures, maps and useful tips for planning their stay in Telšiai.