Sundial Square
Saulės laikrodžio aikštė
A city landmark famed for its giant sundial and the gold archer statue atop a tall column, commemorating the 1236 Battle of Saule.
Sundial Square was built in 1986 to mark the 750th anniversary of the Lithuanian victory over the Livonian Order (the Sword Brothers) at the Battle of Saule in 1236. At its center stands a huge stepped sundial, and atop a tall column a golden archer statue called 'Golden Boy' stands watch. It has become the symbol of Šiauliai, and the city's name shares its root with the word for 'archer'. Free to visit, it suits photos and evening walks. It sits on the east side of the city center, about a 5-minute walk from the east end of Vilniaus Street.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vilniaus Street
- Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Bicycle Museum
- Chaim Frenkel Villa
- Šiauliai Photography Museum
- Lake Talša
- Cat Museum
- Chocolate Museum