Twin towns
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| The first written mention of Alytus dates back to 1377 in the Chronicles of Vygandas Marburgietis. On the 15th of June 1581 Alytus was granted the Magdeburg right, which allowed an area to incorporate as a city. This day is now known as Alytus City day and is celebrated every year. The life of Alytus, an important economical and culture center, was inseparable from all the events of Lithuania. Historic events divided Alytus into two parts: Alytus I and Alytus II. The east-side was transferred to the Russian Empire, the West to Prussia. After its victory against Napoleon, Russia occupied all of Alytus but the differences in administration remained until 1863. During W.W.I in 1915, when the German military administration consolidated its position in Lithuania and Suwalki province, Alytus I and Alytus II were united into one - Alytus town. But even now the smaller town is called Alytus I and the town with the parks, micro districts and industry - Alytus II. More information about Alytus. Bröndby Bröndby have then 1960 continuous exchanges as twin town with Botkyrka on all areas. The Bröndby municipality in Denmark, is about 1,5 miles to Copenhagen. Bröndby has about 34 000 residents and is well known for to be a great athletic center in Denmark. The stock exchange quotation Bröndby football team belongs to the pick of Europe football competition. More information about Bröndby. Stange The municipality of Stange in Norway is the third of Botkyrka twin towns. Stange has 18 000 residents and is 45 minutes distance from Gardemoen, Oslo's new airport. In Stange there is Norge the national sports center which is also usable for culture activities, trade firms, etc. Municipality of Stange | |
