Cultural Institutions

VILNIAUS STR.245, LT-76343, ŠIAULIAI
Directress: ERNESTA ŠIMKIENĖ
Tel/Fax: + 370 41 52 43 85; + 370 41 52 11 61
E-mail: ,
Web site: www.siauliugalerija.lt

AUŠROS ALLEY. 31, LT-76300, ŠIAULIAI
Directress DEIMANTĖ BAČIULĖ
Tel./Fax.: +370 655 25 518
E-mail : 
Web site: www.siauliukc.lt

TILŽĖS STR. 140, LT- 76350 ŠIAULIAI
Acting Leader DEIMANTĖ BAČIULĖ
Tel./ Fax: +370 655 25 518
E-mail :
Web site: www.saule.lt

ŽEMAITĖS STR. 83, LT- 76299, ŠIAULIAI
Acting Directress DIANA MARTINAITIENĖ
Tel./Fax.: +370 41 20 06 42,
E-mail: 
Web site: www.laiptai.com

VILNIAUS STR. 74, LT-76283, ŠIAULIAI
Director RAIMUNDAS BALZA
Tel.: +370 41 52 43 90
Fax.: 8-41 52 69 33
E-mail: 
Web site: www.ausrosmuziejus.lt

Vilniaus St. 213 – 77, Šiauliai
+370 41 523 110
 

TILŽĖS STR. 115, LT-76297, ŠIAULIAI
Leader AURIMAS ŽVINYS
Tel.; +370 41 52 32 09
Fax.; 8-41 52 32 08
E-mail: 
Web site: www.vsdt.lt

AUŠROS AVENUE 62, LT-76235, ŠIAULIAI
Director BRONIUS MASKULIŪNAS
Tel./Fax.: +370 41 52 37 50
E-mail: 
Web site: www.savb.lt

AUŠROS AVENUE 15, LT-76299, ŠIAULIAI
Leader NIJOLĖ SAIMININKIENĖ
Tel./Fax.: +370 41 52 38 12
E-mail: 
Web site: www.polifonija.lt

K. KORSAKO STR. 10 , LT - 78359, ŠIAULIAI
Directress IRENA ŽILINSKIENĖ
Tel/Fax: + 370 41 52 50 03,
E-mail: 
Web page: www.biblioteka.smsvb.lt

Šiauliai is the fourth-largest city situated in the Northern part of Lithuania and is one of the biggest culture centers in the country. First it was mentioned in 1239 because of the Saule Battle which took place a short way off. The Lithuanian Army defeated the Livonian Order in it. The city was found at the junction of the railway and highroad and that ensured not only rapid development but dramatic destiny as well. It was severe destroyed during the World War I and World War II. Good geographical position and the roads decided rebuilding and rapid development of the city. St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral is the most beautiful monument of Renaissance in Lithuania and can be seen at a distance. There is the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai which attracts visitors from all over the world. The city is proud of the pedestrian avenue which is the first central street in Lithuania given for pedestrians.

Culture life in the city is full of original events which invite the citizens and the guests of the town to join in. The International Church Music Festival is held every spring during Easter week. The members of International Grand-piano Duet festival gather in spring every two years. Šiauliai birthday festival ‘Šiauliai Days’ which is held annually in September 20-22 is loved by the citizens. Šiauliai University also participates in culture life and organizes the international festival ‘Student Spring’ which is held every two years (see on the Internet www.su.lt). The students of Šiauliai Conservatory often give concerts to community. The Pupil House organizes the pupils of the city for culture activities. 5 town culture organizations are subjected to the city's Municipality, there are 2 private art galleries as well.