Šiauliai County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Venta

Venta is a town in Šiauliai County district, Lithuania, home to about 3,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 70 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 59 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Venta (1 km), Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas (15 km) and Mažeikių Šv. Pranciškaus Asyžiečio Bažnyčia (32 km).

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Venta, Lithuania
Venta, Šiauliai County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Venta at a glance

Location
Šiauliai County district, Lithuania
Population
about 3,270
Coordinates
56.1916° N, 22.6953° E
Places within 50 km
193 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Venta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Venta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Venta

94 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Akmenės Tv (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Venta

66 churches within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Venta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Venta

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Ventos Regioninis Parkas (5 km); the best-known is Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Venta

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Gyvolių Piliakalnis (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Venta

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Tryškiai (21 km); the best-known is Plinkšių Dvaras (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Venta

8 museums within 100 km of Venta. The closest is Paežerių Dvaras (35 km); the best-known is Žemaičių Muziejus Alka (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Venta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Venta
  2. 9 km Šiaudinės Švč. Mergelės Marijos Bažnyčia · church, Šiauliai County
  3. 4 km Ventos Regioninis Parkas · nature spot, Šiauliai County
  4. 5 km Venta · church, Šiauliai County
  5. 14 km Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas · nature spot, Šiauliai County
  6. 11 km Akmenės Šv. Onos Bažnyčia · church, Šiauliai County
  7. 9 km Back to Venta

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How to reach Venta

    All places near Venta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Venta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7094Akmenės Tv (10 km)
    Churches5966Venta (1 km)
    Other attractions4043Purvių Atodanga (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Ventos Regioninis Parkas (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints412Gyvolių Piliakalnis (11 km)
    Forts & heritage511Tryškiai (21 km)
    Museums48Paežerių Dvaras (35 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (61 km)
    Parks01Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Laumalenkos Ež (70 km)

    Venta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Venta?

    Venta (church, about 1 km), Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas (nature spot, about 15 km), Purvių Atodanga (attraction, about 5 km), Ventos Regioninis Parkas (nature spot, about 5 km), Akmenės Šv. Onos Bažnyčia (church, about 9 km), Šiaudinės Švč. Mergelės Marijos Bažnyčia (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Venta?

    193 places on Spotwander: 70 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 59 churches, 40 other attractions, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Venta?

    Akmenės Tv, about 10 km by road; Gumbakių I Tv (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Venta?

    Venta, about 1 km by road; Akmenės Šv. Onos Bažnyčia (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Venta?

    Ventos Regioninis Parkas, about 5 km by road; Kamanų Pelkė (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Venta?

    Start in Venta, visit Šiaudinės Švč. Mergelės Marijos Bažnyčia, then Ventos Regioninis Parkas, then Venta, then Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas, then Akmenės Šv. Onos Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Venta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Venta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Venta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Venta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.