Traveling to Lithuania, one of the European countries on the Baltic Sea coast, is always a holiday. A wonderful vacation awaits tourists in this state, which, by the way, is among the top ten most inexpensive European countries. Lovers of history and antiquity will have time during her visit to enjoy the openwork lace of the Baroque and Gothic, charming churches, majestic cathedrals, solid palaces, gloomy castles, the sad river Viliya. Tangled crooked streets and quarters of old courtyards and buildings, cozy basements and coffee houses, delicious Lithuanian cuisine (zeppelins, cheeses, rustic bread with caraway seeds, smoked pork – you will lick your fingers), sincere hospitality and goodwill, excellent European-level service – everything says that that in Lithuania guests are loved and always welcomed.
Already the capital of the Republic of Lithuania, Vilnius, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is a cultural center and the main attraction of the state, classified in 1994 as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
This fabulously charming country is known for its sights, silent witnesses of the centuries-old history of Lithuania, carrying tourists, like in a time machine, for centuries back. Historical, as if toy, parts of the cities of Vilnius, Klaipeda, Kaunas, Siauliai, Kedainiai, Marijampole, which bear the imprint of the influence of Poles and Germans, are easily accessible for independent inspection.
It is easy to get here by bus, train or your own car, especially since the routes are comfortable, modern, crossing the whole country from edge to edge.
When visiting Lithuanian castles, it is as if you find yourself in the era of knights and beautiful ladies.
Already the capital of the Republic of Lithuania, Vilnius, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is a cultural center and the main attraction of the state, classified in 1994 as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Vilnius is a baroque city that has had a strong influence on Lithuanian culture. Many cities also have magnificent structures of this style. A huge number of churches in this city and throughout the country contain the artistic and historical heritage of Lithuania.
Numerous luxurious parks embodying the principles of landscape art, magnificent glacial lakes, medieval architecture, museums, art galleries and theaters – everything will please the eye, warm the soul and nourish the mind of travelers who decide to get acquainted with the sights of Lithuania.
The Old Town of Vilnius will amaze the imagination with an abundance of architectural and antiquity monuments. What is the tower of Gediminas alone (the main symbol of Vilnius), located on the Castle Hill. The square with the majestic Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Vladislav, the Church of St. Anne, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God, the architecture of Vilnius University, the Church of St. Teresa and much more that tourists simply must see with their own eyes when they come to Vilnius. And be sure to go to one of the theaters that this wonderful city is famous for.
In the beautiful green city of Kaunas, you can get acquainted with the ancient traditions and the special charm of the most interesting places: Kaunas Castle, the Annunciation Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the Town Hall, the Ninth Fort Museum and many more and many others.
A visit to any city in Lithuania and acquaintance with its sights will bring joy, unforgettable impressions and relaxation to the soul.
First of all, it is worth visiting the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. In the second – Kaunas or Trakai. Kaunas, the second largest and most important city in Lithuania, is notable for the Kaunas Castle, the house of Pärkunas, the palace of the Princes of Masalski and the Camaldolian monastery in Pažaislis.
Trakai is the famous ancient capital of Lithuania, where in the Middle Ages the residence of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was located, it is interesting for the Trakai Castle, the Dominican Monastery, the Church of the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God. It is also worth visiting Kernavė, the oldest known capital of Lithuania, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004.
There are five national parks in Lithuania: Aukstaitia, Dzukia, Samogitia (all three were created in original ethnic regions), Curonian Spit and Trakai Historical National Park. Plus – 30 regional parks.