Ethnographic Farmstead and Observation Post of Celestial Bodies

Contacts
Address: Kulionys, Čiulėnų seniūnija, Molėtų rajonas.
Mob. tel. (+370 682) 14 559.
E-mail: esodyba@gmail.com

Ethnographic Farmstead
At the picturesque Lenktinis Lake shore there are remained alive constructions of the old ethnographic farmstead: cellar, shed, and bathhouse.
It is foreseen to build traditional two- side farm-house, garner and barn next to the constructions. There are arranged folk astronomy and cosmology exposition that will supplement Astronomy observatory complex of modern astrology science.

Observation post of celestial bodies
In 1996 at territory of future museum it was founded ancient observation post of celestial bodies – holy place. In the middle of circle with ten wooden sanctuary pillars there is stoned Sun – fire altar. Pillars represent 6 world countries and sunrise, sunset at the most important calendar festivals. There can be seen how celestial bodies were observed, calendar time calculations were made in the ancient times.
At the ancient observation post were held traditional religious ceremonies.
It is foreseen to re-create original construction of Perkūnas temple which was in Vilnius Šventaragis valley in 13th century.

How to find?
At the highway Vilnius–Utena at kilometer 72 you have to turn to shown direction at the sign “Observatorija 5km” and to go 4 kilometres until Gilužis Lake, which is at the right side. Beyond the lake you have to turn right and at 200 metres distance you will see Ethnographic farmstead.

Additional services
You may stay at your tents at the Territory of Lenktinis Lake.
When it is clear night sky it is possible to book educational excursion under star-lit sky, in order to know basic constellations.
Visitors may book educational excursion at environs of Observatory.
At the winter and summer times visitors are welcome to take archaic baths ant the Shore of Lenktinis Lake.