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.
Shilale, a town that can be called an example of an ideal Lithuanian provincial town, with all its old streets, temple, bridges over the river and a special Baltic atmosphere of coziness and tidiness.
Kedainiai, an old town near the famous Kaunas, was mentioned in the Livonian Chronicle of 1372. It has the oldest synagogue in Lithuania and many temples.
Kernave, the place where Lithuania was born. It is an interesting historical and archaeological museum-reserve, a microscopic town. There is a stone chapel marking the site of the first church of Kernavė, there is Perun's Stone and the Museum of Architecture, which preserves the most interesting findings of the reserve.
Salantai is half an hour from Kretinga and its Museum of the Absurd, erected by Franciscan Vilus Orvidas on his own land. This mystic always welcomed guests, and he created many buildings for them. Dugouts, barns and huts were made of boulders, wood, metal and his own bizarre sculptures. Christian shrines and ancient monuments, collected by Orvydas from all over Lithuania, and rockets and tanks contrasting with them, completed the strange look of the family farm.
Shauliai and its Mountain of Crosses will be of interest to all
A description of Lithuania's attractions can't fail to include at least a few major parks and nature reserves.
Dzuki National Park is considered the largest reserve, so if you appreciate the wild northern nature, this is the place to go.
Aukštaita National Park, with an interesting museum of ancient beekeeping, is located in the historic region of Aukštaita.
Vishtit Regional Park adds to the country's collection of nature reserves of interest to eco-tourism enthusiasts.
And, of course, Lithuania's main attractions are centered in Vilnius. Old Town, Gedimin's Castle, Cathedral Square and others. Visit the page dedicated to the capital of Lithuania and read more.
