Address
Kulionys village, Čiulėnai prefecture,
Molėtai region.
Tel. (+370-682) 14559.
E-mail: j.vaiskunas@mail.lt
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 Perkunas temple
which was in Vilnius Sventaragis 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
Giluzis 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.
