Lake Plateliai

Lithuania / Telsiu / Plunge /

Lake Plateliai is the biggest lake in Samogitia and 9th biggest in Lithuania. It is the central attraction in Žemaitija National Park. It covers about 12 km² and reaches up to 47 m in depth. It has seven islands, one of them housed a castle and now is called Castle Island. Archeologists found remains of two castles and think it might be the Queen Bona castle. The lake has both diving and yacht clubs.
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Coordinates:   56°2'28"N   21°51'18"E

Comments

  • It is like being in Finland, standing ashore.
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