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Anykščiai Wolves Sculptures

Striking wolf sculptures welcome visitors to Anykščiai, a town celebrated for its art, nature, and literary heritage.

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The Anykščiai Wolves are a pair of striking sculptures located on Gegužės Street, greeting visitors as they enter the town. These impressive artworks, created by Žilvinas Pranas Smalskas, have quickly become a popular attraction, symbolizing the town's artistic spirit.

A brief summary to Anykščių vilkai

  • Gegužės g., Anykščiai, Anykščiai District Municipality, LT

Local tips

  • Take photos with the wolves; they make for a great photo opportunity and a memorable welcome to Anykščiai.
  • Explore other attractions in Anykščiai, such as the Treetop Walking Path and the narrow-gauge railway museum.
  • Visit the nearby Anykščiai Regional Park to experience the area's natural beauty.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Anykščiai Wolves are located on Gegužės Street in Anykščiai. From the center of Anykščiai, such as the Church of St. Matthew, walk northeast on Vilniaus Street, then turn right onto A. Vienuolio Street. Continue onto Gegužės Street; the sculptures will be on your right. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. There are no costs associated with walking.

  • Public Transport

    From the Anykščiai bus station, take a local bus towards the city center. Get off at a stop near A. Vienuolio Street and walk onto Gegužės Street. The sculptures will be a short walk away. A single bus fare within Anykščiai costs approximately €0.50 - €1.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available in Anykščiai. A short taxi ride from the Anykščiai bus or train station to the Anykščiai Wolves on Gegužės Street will cost approximately €5-€8. Taxi services can be booked in advance or hailed on the street.

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The Anykščiai Wolves (Anykščių vilkai) are a captivating addition to the town of Anykščiai, Lithuania. Positioned on Gegužės Street, these sculptures serve as welcoming figures for those arriving in Anykščiai. Created by Žilvinas Pranas Smalskas, head of the Anykščiai Artists Association, the wolves were erected in September 2022 and have since become a notable landmark. The sculptures depict two wolves and are impressive in size and detail. The wolves are speculated to become as popular as the Iron Fox sculpture in Šiauliai. Anykščiai is known for its natural beauty and artistic contributions, and the sculptures add to the town's appeal. As Anykščiai continues to develop its tourism sector, the wolves provide a memorable and artistic welcome to visitors. Anykščiai itself is a resort town in eastern Lithuania, known for its scenic landscapes, the Šventoji River, and cultural attractions. Visitors can explore the Anykščiai Pinewood, walk the Treetop Walking Path, and visit the narrow-gauge railway museum. The town has a rich literary history, with connections to famous Lithuanian writers such as Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas.

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