Klaipėda Sculpture Park Explained

Klaipėda Sculpture Park
Alt Name:Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park
Native Name:lt/Klaipėdos skulptūrų parkas (Martyno Mažvydo skulptūrų parkas)
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Location:Between K. Donelaičio, Liepų, Trilapio and S. Daukanto Streets, Klaipėda, Lithuania
Created:1977
Operator: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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The sculpture park.. Klaipėda tourism and culture information center.. 2018-07-15.
  2. Web site: Ryškėja Skulptūrų parko tapatybės ženklai.. Žiemytė. Ivona. 2013-03-21. Vakarų ekspresas. lt. 2014-03-09.