Regional Park
Krekenava Regional Park
The park protects the Nevėžis river valley with unique geological outcrops. Krekenava Basilica is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Lithuania.
Krekenava Regional Park, established in 1992, encompasses one of the most beautiful stretches of the Nevėžis river valley. Geological outcrops along the riverbanks reveal sediments tens of thousands of years old. The town of Krekenava features the famous Krekenava Basilica – one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Lithuania, renowned for its miraculous painting of the Mother of God. Visitors can hike along the Nevėžis river, watch birds, and visit cultural heritage sites. The surroundings feature several old manor estates and ethnographic villages.