Monument to Dr. Jonas Šliūpas

Vytauto g., Palanga (near the memorial homestead of Dr. Jonas Šliūpas). Sculptors: A. Toleikis, D. Lukoševičius, architect J. Galdikienė.
Jonas Šliūpas (1861–1944) was a doctor, doctor of medicine, humanities, and law, Lithuanian press and political figure, fighter for Lithuanian identity and the restoration of the Lithuanian press, and the first mayor of Palanga. In 1989, a branch of the Lithuanian National Museum was established in Palanga – the Dr. Jonas Šliūpas Memorial Homestead, and in 2003, a monument was unveiled next to the homestead.