Favourable Conditions for the Expansion of the Settlement The name of Šiauliai city was first mentioned in the 16th century, on June 11, 1524, in the letter of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Žygimantas Senasis, by which Šiauliai rural district was transferred to the bishop of Vilnius, Jonas. ... Read more History of The Šiauliai City 0 19 Jan 2018