Dzūkija National Park - a national park in Dzūkija, Lithuania, was established in 1991 in order to preserve the pine forests, the landscape, and the villages of the region. The area encompasses 584.53 square kilometers on the banks of the Nemunas River. The park is the largest protected area in Lithuania. It belongs to both the Association of Baltic National Parks and the Federation of European National Parks. Features The park enjoys a more continental climate than other parts of the country. Its most distinctive landscapes are the mainland dune massifs located in Marcinkonys, Lynežeris, Grybaulia, and Šunupis. Settlements The administrative center of the park is in Marcinkonys and the other important town is Merkinė. The ethnographic village of Zervynos can be found within the park. See also List of national parks in the Baltics References External links Dzukija National Park BirdLife IBA Factsheet Dzukija National Park on Litauen Netz Accommodation in Dzukija National Park National parks of Lithuania Protected areas established in 1991 1991 establishments in Lithuania Tourist attractions in Alytus County