A historically interesting but yet undiscovered Baltic country that has seen the days of the Polish-Lithuanian Empire as well as the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, Lithuania is a rising travel destination with unique attractions. The main draw of Lithuania is its charming capital, Vilnius, but also the beach resorts of Palanga, the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit, and the historical sights of Kaunas are worth a visit.
Destinations. The most famous places to see in Lithuania are the lively capital city Vilnius, and Lithuania's coastal region of the Baltic Sea, especially the seaside resort of Palanga, famous for its beaches. The most famous natural attraction in Lithuania is the landscape monument of the Curonian Spit near the port city of Klaipeda. City of arts, culture and historical sights, Kaunas is another interesting Lithuanian destination. You could travel here for local museums as well as for the monastery of for the castle. However, also shopping, nightlife and the lively annual events organized in this culturally active city are worth exploring.
Travelling to Lithuania is easy by air. Many visitors arrive in Lithuania through Vilnius International Airport, but there are also other international airports of minor importance.
An undiscovered Baltic country with cultural and natural attractions - Lithuania
If you are looking for an undiscovered and diverse travel destination suitable for nature lovers and city trippers alike, try Lithuania. Its beautiful nature with green hills, clear blue lakes, health improving pinewood forests and lovely seaside resorts create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for your holiday. As an addition to this, Lithuania also offers interesting architectural sites. Thanks to its long history as a nation, contemporary Lithuania offers travelers several historically interesting sites as well as cultural draws such as the castles of Trakai, or the Hill of Crosses, which is a highly popular religious site situated in Northern Lithuania near Siauliai.Destinations. The most famous places to see in Lithuania are the lively capital city Vilnius, and Lithuania's coastal region of the Baltic Sea, especially the seaside resort of Palanga, famous for its beaches. The most famous natural attraction in Lithuania is the landscape monument of the Curonian Spit near the port city of Klaipeda. City of arts, culture and historical sights, Kaunas is another interesting Lithuanian destination. You could travel here for local museums as well as for the monastery of for the castle. However, also shopping, nightlife and the lively annual events organized in this culturally active city are worth exploring.
Practical information for your trip to Lithuania
Weather in Lithuania is changeable and often wet. The winters are cool with regular snowfall, but the summer months between May and September are warm and form the high season of tourism in Lithuania. During the summer, average monthly high temperatures in Lithuania are around 20 degrees of Celsius.Travelling to Lithuania is easy by air. Many visitors arrive in Lithuania through Vilnius International Airport, but there are also other international airports of minor importance.
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You can travel to Lithuania also by ferry from Sweden, Denmark, or Germany, or by train, bus or car from Latvia, Poland, Russia or Belarus. Public transport in Lithuania works well. Travelling between the main cities is easy by bus or by train. Car rental in Lithuania is also an option for touring the country. Traffic in Lithuania is right-handed.
Visitor services. Lithuania and especially Vilnius has a large number of hotels and restaurants to offer, and their services are mostly quite comfortable. English is commonly spoken by the younger generations of Lithuanians. If you keep your money hidden in the nightclubs and stay out of suspicious places after dark, you will not have to worry about your safety in Lithuania. As car theft is quite common, you should also pay attention to where you park your car for the night.
Short history of Lithuania
The most populous of the three Baltic States, Lithuania has a long history as an independent European country and cultural center. Once a part of a Polish-Lithuanian empire stretching all the way from Baltic to Black Sea, Lithuania was divided by Russia and Prussia in 1795. After a short period of independence in the early 1900s, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union in the Second World War. It gained independence in 1990. Today, Lithuania is a part of NATO and European Union, and has become one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in Europe.hint See also these nearby destinations: Kaunas, Vilnius
