Medvėgalis

Medvėgalis (Lithuanian pronunciation: [mʲɛd̪vʲeːgaːlʲis]) was a 14th-century fortress in Samogitia, located in present-day Šilalė District Municipality, Lithuania.

It was first mentioned in 1316 in written texts and was one of the area's most important and strongest Lithuanian forts.

It was attacked by the Teutonic Knights over 20 times throughout history, including the Siege of Medvėgalis in 1329, when it fell to the Teutonic forces and its defenders were converted to Catholicism.

It was renovated and adapted to tourists' needs in 2006 by the Varniai Regional Park [lt] and the Ministry of Environment.

The Medvėgalis Mound, elevation 234.6 m, is the highest point in the Samogitian Upland