Kėdainiai is one of the oldest towns in Lithuania, first mentioned in written sources in 1361. It is located in the centre of the country, by the Nevėžis River, and has about 25,000 inhabitants. The town is known for its important role in the history of the Lithuanian nation, its cultural heritage, and its picturesque old town.
Kėdainiai was granted the Magdeburg rights in the 14th century, and these were renewed in the 16th century. The town hall, built in the Renaissance style in 1554, is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Lithuania. The old town is also home to a large number of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings. The Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the Gothic style in the 15th century, is one of the most interesting.
The town is also known for its cultural heritage. The Kėdainia
