Migonys
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Migonys is a village in the Kupiškis district municipality
, Lithuania
. According to the 2001 census, it had 132 inhabitants. The village celebrated its 400th anniversary in 1924. There is a hill-fort and 36 tumuli
(28 survive) in the vicinity of the village.
18th century Lithuanian architect Laurynas Gucevičius
was born in Migonys.
Kupiškis district municipality
Kupiškis district municipality is one of 60 municipalities in Lithuania....
, Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
. According to the 2001 census, it had 132 inhabitants. The village celebrated its 400th anniversary in 1924. There is a hill-fort and 36 tumuli
Tumulus
A tumulus is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows, burial mounds, Hügelgrab or kurgans, and can be found throughout much of the world. A tumulus composed largely or entirely of stones is usually referred to as a cairn...
(28 survive) in the vicinity of the village.
18th century Lithuanian architect Laurynas Gucevičius
Laurynas Gucevicius
Laurynas Gucevičius was an 18th century architect born in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and most of his designs were built there....
was born in Migonys.