Mosėdis
Mosėdis | |
|---|---|
Miestas | |
 Stones museum and church | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Mosėdis Location of Plikiai | |
| Coordinates: 56°10′N 21°35′E / 56.167°N 21.583°E | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| County |  Klaipėda County |
| Municipality | Skuodas District Municipality |
| Eldership | Kretingalė eldership |
| Capital of | Mosėdis eldership |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,475 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Mosėdis is a small town in northern Lithuania in Klaipėda County, mostly known for its Museum of Rare Stones. 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
- Svetlana Pauliukaitė, Olympic cyclist