Klaipėda Sculpture Park
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Klaipėda Sculpture Park (also known as Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park) is located in central Klaipėda, Lithuania. This park is one of the key artistic landmarks in the town. The L-shaped park occupies 12.2 hectares and has 116 modern sculptures created by 67 Lithuanian artists in 1977–1991.[1] QR codes have been fixed to the sculpture plaques, giving extra info after waving a phone next to them.
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Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park | |
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Location | Between K. Donelaičio, Liepų, Trilapio and S. Daukanto Streets, Klaipėda, Lithuania |
Area | 12.2 hectares (30 acres) |
Created | 1977 |
Operated by | History Museum of Lithuania Minor |
Open | 24/7 |
Website | www.mlimuziejus.lt/park/ |
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In 1820–1959, here was the Memel Central Cemetery (German: Memel Städtischer Friedhof). Over 40,000 people are buried there.[2] Some graves are marked by tombstones to this day.
Since 2006, the History Museum of Lithuania Minor is responsible for maintenance of the park.