Which sights are worth seeing when in Lithuania? We have collected for you the names of some of the cities in Lithuania that are full of attractions. Not all of them are in traditional tourist guides, so you have a chance to create a unique itinerary, and we will help you with that. First of all, these are the country's castles.
Biržai Castle (Biržų pilis) and the beer museum in Biržai are becoming two coveted destinations for Lithuanian explorers at once.
Kaunas Castle in Kaunas is considered almost a calling card of Lithuania. It is hard to miss, and those who appreciate a good photo will appreciate its photogenic nature. Kaunas Fort (Zemaiciu plentas, 75), or Kovno Fortress, is one of the biggest attractions in Kaunas.
Trotski (or Trakai) Castle in Trakai, full of museums and ancient walls, will appeal to all lovers of antiquity.
Klaipeda University Botanical Garden (Klaipeda, Str. Kretingos, 84) is located on the northern outskirts of Klaipeda, in a valley on both banks of the Dange River. In the same city there is Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor, and there is also the famous Curonian Spit nearby.
We would like to point out that in Lithuania, every town is a landmark in itself. Here are a few of the most notable ones.
Telsiai in the region of Žemaitija, spread over seven hills. It has an 18th-century cathedral of Saint Anthony of Padua and wooden chapels.
Vekšniai, a historical center and a real pottery town, will be of interest to those who love beautiful pottery.
Rumšiškės with its Lithuanian Folk Life Museum, whose ethnographic collection tells the story of Lithuanian traditions and culture from the 18th to the first half of the 20th century.
Marijampolė, home to the Marijampolė Local History Museum, which houses many works of Lithuanian applied arts.
Šilalė — a small town that can be considered a model of an ideal Lithuanian provincial settlement, with its old streets, church, small bridges over the river, and a special Baltic atmosphere of coziness and neatness.
Kėdainiai — an ancient town near the famous Kaunas, first mentioned in the Livonian Chronicle of 1372. Here you can find the oldest synagogue in Lithuania and numerous churches.
Kernavė — the place where Lithuania was born. It is an interesting historical and archaeological reserve and a tiny town. There is a stone chapel marking the site of the first church in Kernavė, the Perkūnas Stone, and the Archaeological Museum, which preserves the most fascinating discoveries of the reserve.
Salantai is located just half an hour’s drive from Kretinga. Here you’ll find the Museum of Absurdity, created by Franciscan priest Vilius Orvidas on his own estate. This remarkable man gladly welcomed guests and built numerous whimsical structures for them. He constructed huts, sheds, and cabins from boulders, wood, and metal, decorating them with his own sculptures. The strange, almost fantastical appearance of the homestead is complemented by Christian shrines and ancient monuments collected by Orvidas from all over Lithuania, which here coexist with rockets and tanks.
No description of Lithuania’s landmarks would be complete without mentioning at least a few of its main parks and nature reserves.
Dzūkija National Park is considered the largest reserve in the country, so if you appreciate wild northern nature, this is the place for you.
Aukštaitija National Park, featuring an interesting Museum of Ancient Beekeeping, is located in the historical region of Aukštaitija.
Vištytis Regional Park adds to the collection of Lithuanian reserves that appeal to lovers of eco-tourism.
And, of course, Lithuania’s main attractions are concentrated in Vilnius — the Old Town, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square, and more. Visit the page dedicated to Lithuania’s capital to learn more.
