Ten Essential Things To Do When You Visit Lithuania

If you are looking for a place where you can just chill,Botanical parks, seaside resorts and restaurants, and
relax and be laid back, then the place for you to go isbeaches are only some of the avenues that you will
Lithuania. Unlike other foreign countries, Lithuaniasee in Palanga. Here, you can experience maximum
doesn't offer much in terms of archeological pleasure.pleasure and enjoyment. In Palanga, there is no limit to
It makes up for this lack, however, through the visualjust how much fun you can get.
pleasures you can find within the country.6.) National Museums
1.) VilniusThere are two most known museums in Lithuania. One
Vilnius is actually the capital city of Lithuania and theis the National Museum in Lithuania which was opened
first place you might want to go to if you are in searchin 1855, and in here, you get a background and history
of excellent shopping centers. Because Vilnius is theof the country just by a tour of the place. Another is
capital city, it also follows that it is a commercial andthe Lithuania Art Museum, and art is so much valued in
industrial port. As such, you can find the best local buysthe country, and there have been many popular
in here.painters and artists that were born in Lithuania.
2.) Curonian Spit7.) Folk Festivals
The Curonian Spit is actually a large area that coversVarious local festivals are celebrated throughout the
four settlements. More than that, however, it is the bestcountry. Make sure that you get a taste of how
place to enjoy nature in Lithuania. In here, you can smellLithuanians celebrate their festivals where food and
the fresh smell of pine trees as well as the aroma ofcolorful costumes are just two of the sure things you
the outdoors, and you can do various outdoor activitieswill enjoy during the folk festivals of Lithuania. There
in here such as skiing in the summer and winter.are many festivals and celebrations in Lithunia, and
3.) Hills of Crossesyour visit is surely bound to coincide with one of their
Portrayed in numerous art paintings, the Hills oftimely celebrations.
Crosses is actually a hillock where approximately8.) Kaunas, Lithuania
thousands of crosses can be found. It is unclear as toThough not as lively a port hub as Vilniua, Kaunas is a
how the hill became a place for planting crosses. Butplace where you can enjoy and do your shopping.
since early times, the Hills of Crosses has been aMore than that, there are various industrial hubs within
place where crosses of all sizes and shapes can bethe area which you must visit. Here, you will get a
found.taste of local Lithuania culture and way of living.
4.) Druskininkai9.) Medieval Castle
The best place to go during the summer is inOne of the most esteemed buildings in Lithuania is the
Druskininka, where mineral streams and summerMedieval Castle, a castle which stands in the midst of
activities are abundant. The mineral streams in thethe waters. It was built way back 14th century, and its
place are said to possess curative characteristics. It ispurpose was to drive away enemy knights from
even thought of as a healthy place to enjoy yourGermany. The castle is still standing strong until now.
summer vacation.10.) Church of St. Paul and St.
5.) Palanga