Lithuania sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

At present, Catholicism prevails in Lithuania. According to the last census, at least 85% of the general population consider themselves Catholics. It …
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Lithuania is considered a Republic with an industrial agrarian economy. The development of industry plays the dominant role in the economy as the …
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The first state at the site of modern Lithuania started being formed in the 12th century. During this period, it had been the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The medieval country was governed by Lithuanian dukes. In the 15th century, the duchy underwent multiple major military conflicts with the Teutonic Order. In the late 16th century, multiple wars for the territory led to the establishment of the new country that was called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. As the country had been formed, the considerable part of Poland joined the territory of the Duchy of Lithuania. Subsequently, the country saw a series of destructive wars and, as a result, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth joined the Roman Empire. The Republic of Lithuania gained independence in 1918.
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Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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National and city parks of Lithuania
♥ State Park 'Asvejos regioninis parkas' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Aukstadvario regioninis parkas' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Aukstaitijos nacionalinis parkas' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Birzu regioninis parkas' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Dieveniskiu istorinis regioninis parkas' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Asvejos regioninis parkas' . On the map


♥ State Park 'Aukstadvario regioninis parkas' . On the map


♥ State Park 'Aukstaitijos nacionalinis parkas' . On the map


♥ State Park 'Birzu regioninis parkas' . On the map


♥ State Park 'Dieveniskiu istorinis regioninis parkas' . On the map


Castles of Lithuania
♥ Castle 'Raudondvaris Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Senieji Trakai Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Siesikai Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trakai Island Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trakai Peninsula Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Raudondvaris Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Senieji Trakai Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Siesikai Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Trakai Island Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Trakai Peninsula Castle' . On the map


Palaces in Lithuania
♥ Palace 'Sapieha Palace in Vilnius' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Vileišis Palace' Vilnius. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Sapieha Palace in Vilnius' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Vileišis Palace' Vilnius. On the map


Famous and uniques places in Lithuania from our review series
Kauno Choraline Synagogue
From the series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”
The synagogue building is considered one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of Kaunas at present. The synagogue has not only important religious but also historical significance for residents. A monument to Jewish children who died in the Holocaust was erected at the back of the building after the end of World War II. More than 50,000 children were killed during this … Read all
Apartment-museum of Wenceslas family
From the series “Apartment-museums of great celebrities”
A huge library, personal belongings of the writer, his manuscripts, and antiques are stored in the old apartment. The museum has more than 8,000 exhibits. The atmosphere of the writer's office was recreated as accurately as possible in the apartment. You can see beautiful furniture, old books, and unique works of art in the … Read all
Banknote Office Center
From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
The picture of the old banknotes was not chosen by chance for façade design. The semblance is intended to remind modern entrepreneurs of the traditions of the previous years, the independence of the country and the advantages of its economy. The building looks not only very impressive, but also elegant. In the evening the facade of the office … Read all

Sightseeing in popular cities of Lithuania
In 1793, the doctor of King Stanislaw Augustus proved that mineral springs in the Druskininkai region have healing power. After that, the settlement became a popular resort. However, the healing properties of local mineral springs were well-known much earlier, yet in the 17th century. Thanks to this natural “remedy”, a local farmer, Pranas Surutis, became famous as a healer. However, Druskininkai started developing actively as a resort only after Nilokai I had visited this area. The … Read more

The Church of the Holy Spirit. The Church of the Holy Spirit is the most important Orthodox church in Lithuania. Here visitors will see great icons that originally belonged to the Order of the Dominicans. Later, the church was changed and some features of baroque and even rococo appeared in its design. The interior of the church, made mostly in the Baroque style, is characterized by a large number of gold and silver details and a beautiful green altar with the multicolor font. The Church of … Read more

One of the main cultural sites of Palanga is the Amber Museum opened in 1963. The museum is currently housed in a majestic ancient palace, which previously belonged to Count Feliks Tyszkiewicz. Within its walls is a rich collection of beautiful amber products created by the most famous jewelers and artists of Lithuania. The museum is located in a beautiful botanical garden founded in 1897 by the order of Count Tyszkiewicz. The charming garden is interesting not only for the variety of rare … Read more

Vilniaus Street remains a popular destination for tourists. This is the central street of the historic district, which is entirely at the disposal of pedestrians. There are many outstanding monuments of architecture, including a beautiful cathedral. A significant part of the houses represented on this street was built in the 16th century. Some of them managed to survive to the present day in their original form. The historic street has another interesting feature - the old telephone booths, … Read more

Fans of hiking will be interested in walking through the port area, where the old lighthouse can be seen and visited. It was built in 1796, and was badly damaged during the Second World War. The lighthouse managed to be restored in the shortest possible time, and it continues to function even now. The height of the lighthouse is 44.5 meters. On certain days, tourists are allowed to climb to its peak and view the neighborhood from a bird's eye view. Among the little-known tourist sites, the … Read more

Klaipėda regularly hosts a number of interesting holidays and festivals. The sea holiday is one of the most famous events in the region. This holiday is celebrated on the last weekend of July. The majority of entertainments take place on the shore of the Dane River. In spring and summer, Klaipeda traditionally hosts numerous exhibitions dedicated to art and crafts. Various theatre and music festivals are also not rare in summer. The city is not deprived of large sports competitions, … Read more
