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Ignalina

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Ignalina (; ) is a city in eastern Lithuania. It is known as a tourist destination in the Aukštaitija National Park. Ignalina is also famous for the now decommissioned Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Visaginas.

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Ignalina
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Aukštaitija
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Ignalina district municipality
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Official name
Ignalina
Population
5106
Area
6.9
Elevation
167
Official website
ignalina.lt
Image
Ignalina, Lithuania - panoramio (15).jpg
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Ignalina
inception
1810-00-00
native label
Ignalina
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  • Legend
  • History
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Nature and geography
  • Places of interest
  • Festivals
  • Education institutions
  • Notable people
  • Twin towns – sister cities
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Ignalina (; ) is a city in eastern Lithuania. It is known as a tourist destination in the Aukštaitija National Park. Ignalina is also famous for the now decommissioned Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Visaginas.

== Legend == It is said that Ignalina got its name from two lovers Lina, daughter of duke Budrys, and Ignas, captive of the crusaders, whom people cursed and drowned in Ilgis Lake. Lina and Ignas are quite popular Lithuanian names.

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