The document discusses several UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lithuania including the Vilnius Historic Centre, Curonian Spit, and Kernavė Archaeological Site. It also describes several intangible cultural heritage practices recognized by UNESCO such as Baltic song and dance celebrations, cross-crafting traditions, and Sutartinės multipart songs. Finally, it lists several heritage objects located in Šilalė District like the D. Poška Hallowed Trunks museum, Aviator S. Girėnas Birthplace Museum, Church of Girdiškė, Varniai Regional Park, and Pagramantis Regional Park.

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2. UNESCO HERITAGE LIST OBJECTS IN LITHUANIA
Vilnius Historic Centre (1994)

3. Vilnius Historic Centre
Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius
has had a profound influence on the cultural and
architectural development of much of eastern
Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it
has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic,
Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as
well as its medieval layout and natural setting.

4. UNESCO HERITAGE LIST OBJECTS IN LITHUANIA
Curonian Spit (2000)

5. Curonian Spit
Human habitation of this elongated sand dune
peninsula, 98 km long and 0.4-4 km wide, dates
back to prehistoric times. Throughout this period it
has been threatened by the natural forces of wind
and waves. Its survival to the present day has been
made possible only as a result of ceaseless human
efforts to combat the erosion of the Spit, dramatically
illustrated by continuing stabilisation and
reforestation projects.

6. UNESCO HERITAGE LIST OBJECTS IN LITHUANIA
Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural
Reserve of Kernavė) (2004)

7. Kernavė
Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve o
Kernavė) 35 km north-west
The Kernavė Archaeological site, about
of Vilnius in eastern Lithuania, represents an exceptional
testimony to some 10 millennia of human settlements in this
region. Situated in the valley of the River Neris, the site is a
complex ensemble of archaeological properties,
encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified
settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical
and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic Period to
the Middle Ages. The site of 194,4 ha has preserved the
traces of ancient land-use, as well as remains of five
impressive hill forts, part of an exceptionally large defense
system. Kernavė was an important feudal town in the Middle
Ages. The town was destroyed by the Teutonic Order in the
late 14th century, however the site remained in use until
modern times.

8. UNESCO HERITAGE LIST OBJECTS IN LITHUANIA
Struve Geodetic Arc (2005)

9. Struve Geodetic Arc
The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations
stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea,
through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. These are points of
a survey, carried out between 1816 and 1855 by the
astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, which
represented the first accurate measuring of a long segment
of a meridian. This helped to establish the exact size and
shape of the planet and marked an important step in the
development of earth sciences and topographic mapping. It
is an extraordinary example of scientific collaboration among
scientists from different countries, and of collaboration
between monarchs for a scientific cause. The original arc
consisted of 258 main triangles with 265 main station points.
The listed site includes 34 of the original station points, with
different markings, i.e. a drilled hole in rock, iron cross,
cairns, or built obelisks.

10. THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Baltic song and dance celebrations
(2008)

11. Baltic song and dance celebrations
Both a repository and a showcase for the region’s tradition
of performing folk art, this cultural expression culminates in
large-scale festivals every fifth year in Estonia and Latvia and
every fourth year in Lithuania. These grand events, held over
several days, assemble as many as 40,000 singers and
dancers. For the most part, the participants belong to
amateur choirs and dance groups. Their repertories reflect
the wide range of musical traditions in the Baltic States, from
the most ancient folk songs to contemporary compositions.
Directed by professional choir conductors, bandleaders and
dance instructors, many singers and dancers practice
throughout the year in community centres and local cultural
institutions.

12. THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Cross-crafting and its symbolism
(2008)

13. Cross-crafting and its symbolism
Cross-crafting refers to a widespread tradition of making
crosses and altars, as well as the consecration of these
crosses and the rituals associated with them. The carved oak
crosses are linked to Catholic ceremonies and harvest
celebrations. Once the cross is consecrated by a priest, it
acquires an inalienable sacred significance. They became
the symbol of national and religious identity with its
incorporation into the orthodox Russian Empire in the
nineteenth century. Their symbolic role was reinforced under
the Soviet regime, despite the fact that the crosses were
officially banned.

14. THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Sutartinės, Lithuanian multipart
songs (2010)

15. Sutartinės, Lithuanian multipart
songs
Sutartinės (from the word sutarti – to be in concordance) is
a form of polyphonic music performed by female singers in
north-east Lithuania. The songs have simple melodies, with
two to five pitches, and comprise two distinct parts: a
meaningful main text and a refrain that may include nonce
words. There are almost forty different styles and ways of
performing Sutartinės. Mainly, they can be performed by two
singers in parallel seconds; by three singers in strict canon,
all performing both phrases of the melody at staggered
intervals; or by two groups of singers, the lead singer of each
pair singing the main text, while the partner sings the refrain,
before the second pair repeats. The poetic texts encompass
many themes, including work, calendar rituals, weddings, family,
wars, history and moments of daily life.

16. HERITAGE OBJECTS IN ŠILALĖ DISTRICT
D. POŠKA HALLOWED TRUNKS
(BAUBLIAI)
http://www.muziejai.lt/silale/baubliai.en.htm
This is the first and the oldest
public museum in Lithuania.
Dionizas Poška, a writer,
linguist, historian and
ethnographer (1765–1830)
created it in 1812 in the hollow
of an old oak-tree trunk.
Dionizas Poška's writings and
other materials reflecting his
life and creation are on display
in the old oak-trees.

17. HERITAGE OBJECTS IN ŠILALĖ DISTRICT
AVIATOR’S S.GIRĖNAS BIRTHPLACE
MUSEUM
http://www.lam.lt/lt/apie-mus/s-gireno-teviske.html

18. HERITAGE OBJECTS IN ŠILALĖ DISTRICT
THE CHURCH OF GIRDIŠKĖ
The church was built in
about 1912 and in 1928
Girdiškė pastor
Kazimieras Andriukaitis
designed and built oak
altars by himself.

19. HERITAGE OBJECTS IN ŠILALĖ DISTRICT
VARNIAI REGIONAL PARK
http://www.varniuparkas.lt
Varniai Regional Park - the most
prominent part of Samogitia with
the highest hills, Lūkštas-
Biržulis lakes waterhole with a
high degree of plant and animal
diversity. Here stands the
highest hill in Samogitian -
Medvėgalis, here begin the
great Samogitian rivers - Venta,
Virvytė, Minija, Kražantė,
Akmena, and the largest natural
lake in Samogitia – Lūkštas
which emits amber.

20. HERITAGE OBJECTS IN ŠILALĖ DISTRICT
PAGRAMANTIS REGIONAL PARK
http://pagramantis.am.lt/VI/index.php
The park includes the
confluence of the rivers Akmena
and Jūra with neighboring
territories. They protect
especially valuable in terms of
the natural landscape
complexes and cultural heritage
values. Mounds - they are the
Crusaders defensive objects on
the shores of the rivers Jūra and
Akmena.