Martyno Mazvydo Skulpturu Parkas (Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park), Klaipeda

Spanning an L-shaped area of 10 hectares, Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park boasts a collection of 116 contemporary sculptures crafted by 61 Lithuanian artists between 1977 and 1991. Among the contributors are 10 laureates of the National Culture and Art Prize, making it a significant artistic showcase in Klaipėda's cultural landscape. In 1986, the park was rightfully designated as a natural monument of local significance.

The park's origins trace back to the former Klaipėda city cemetery, which served as the final resting place for approximately 40,000 individuals from 1820 until the 20th century. Today, the park stands as a testament to historical and cultural significance, overseen by the Klaipėda City Municipality and managed in terms of sculpture exhibition by the Museum of the History of Little Lithuania.

The Klaipėda Sculpture Park isn't just an art exhibition; it serves as a dynamic venue for various recreational and cultural events. From health exercises to contemporary art promotions, poetry readings, and educational events for children, the park buzzes with a vibrant cultural life. The Center of National Cultures, situated within the park, hosts diverse events such as exhibitions, multilingual literature readings, concerts, seminars, film screenings, and days dedicated to celebrating different national cultures.

In the western section of the park, visitors can discover a basketball court adjacent to a Napoleonic defensive structure, a fortified outdoor installation built in 1809. This historical installation not only provides a unique backdrop but also showcases a green interior space covered with trees and features a court at its summit.