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Šilalė District

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Šialė Tourism Information Center

Šilalė Tourism Information Center is your primary source for tourism information in Šilalė. Here, you will find lists of tourist routes, entertainment options, accommodation, upcoming events, and places to visit.

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History

History of Šialė

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Šilalė developed around a manor. From the early 16th century for about 200 years, it was owned by the Orvydai family. In 1533, the manor owner and Rietavas bailiff Vaitiekus Orvydas received a privilege from Sigismund I the Old to hold markets and build a church. This granted the right to establish a town. The name Šilalė comes from the large pine forests that once existed in the area, which were called "šilai" in Samogitian.

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