Švėkšna is a former border town of East Prussia and Greater Lithuania. The urban structure, architecture and buildings of the town differ from the towns of Klaipėda region. Švėkšna is still an exceptional place today not only because it is surrounded by a rich and interesting past. It fascinates us with its beautiful nature, architectural monuments and famous people from here. The name of Count Pliater is also related to Švėkšna.