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History of city Merkine in photos

A small historical reference

Merkine - city in Varena district Alytus County Lithuania starostvo Merkines Center, located on the south of the country, at the confluence of two rivers - Neman and Merkys. The first written mention - 1539. December 7, 1569 granted the status of town and city Magdeburg Law.

Sights - Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (XV century).

Merkine. The celebration on the square in front of church
The celebration on the square in front of church		 Merkine. Market
Market		 Merkine. Market
Market		 Merkine. Market
Market
Merkine. Market
Market		 Merkine. Seinu Street
Seinu Street		 Merkine. Fire in old sinogoge
Fire in old sinogoge		 Merkine. Old sinogoga after fire
Old sinogoga after fire

Photos posted on the website in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 1 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of 9 September 1886, the term of protection which is fifty years after the author's death.

After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.

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