Kalvarija
Municipality is situated in the southwest of Lithuania and the south
of the Republic of Poland. Approximately 15 000 inhabitants live in
the territory of this Municipality, namely in Kalavrija and four
neighbourhoods - Akmenynai, Kalvarija, Liubavas and Sangruda - with
a total area of 440sq km. Kalvarija Municipality distinguishes
itself for a spectacular landscape and relief.
The main areas of lowlands are in the north, whereas the southern
part is covered by highlands. The territory of the Municipality is
rich in lakes such as Orija, Jurgezeriai, Sarkiai, Reketija and
others. The state reservoir Aguonis and three local ones signify the
particular character of the region. Lakes Orija, Jurgezeriai, the
river Sesupe dam are not short of visitors, particularly those who
admire natural beauty.
The international highway “Via Baltica”, railway
Warsaw-Marijampole-Sank Petersburg crosses the territory of the
Municipality. It is expected that future this will condition the
growth of tourism. The border has been guarded by Lithuanian Polish
customs office (Budziskas) situated in Kalvarija.
Text from http://www.kalvarija.lt
