Lithuania Travel Guide
Lithuania is a republic, located in the northern part of Europe. It is
situated in the south-eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The neighboring countries
of Lithuania includes
Latvia at the North, the Russian exclave to the southwest and
Belarus, bordered on
the southeast of Lithuania. Since March 2004, Lithuania is an official member of
the NATO or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. After a few months, the
European Union recognized Lithuania as one of its members. Tourists coming from
the neighboring countries of Lithuania as well as tourists from all over the
world were drawn in Lithuania and the tourism industry is one of the fast-rising
industries currently in this country.
There are at least six major cities in Lithuania. These cities are not just
places where business and other investment deals happen; it serves as tourist
destinations in Lithuania as well. In Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania,
there are already many spots where tourists would love to take a picture. The
churches have unique architectural designs. So as the hotels, restaurants, and
museums that all sprouted since the country got its independence. Some of the
tourist spots in Vilnius are the Town Hall, the Pilies Street, and the Old Town.
The Old Town in Lithuania's capital is the historical center of the country and
considered as one of the largest towns in Europe. Here, you will see the
Cathedral Square and the Gediminas Castle. These two sights are the prime
landmarks and symbols of the Old Town. Because of its uniqueness, in 1994,
UNESCO recognized the Old Town of Vilnius as one of the World Heritage Sites.
Aside from Vilnius, other major cities in Lithuania include Kuanas, Siauliai,
Klaipeda, Panavezys, and Kedainiai.
Lithuania is also abundant in national parks. The views are simply stunning and
the whole area is very captivating. There are at least five national parks here
in Lithuania. First on the list is the Aukstaitija National Park which is
located at the north-eastern area of Lithuania. Among the five, Aukstaitija is
the oldest since by 1974, the park was already established. You can find
sparkling lakes, villages, and outdoor museums here in Aukstaitija. The
remaining four national parks are Kursiu Nerija National Park, Zemaitija
National Park, Dzujika National Park, and last but definitely not the least, the
Trakai Historical National Park. The latter is located 25 kilometers away west
of the capital city and is very popular because of its isolated Trakai Island
Castle surrounded by green pines and blue waters of Lithuania.
Resorts are also prevalent here in Lithuania. Every summer, people from all over
Lithuania and tourists as well, rush to the Palanga. This is the summer capital
of the country. It is filled with fine sand beaches and you can have a great
view of the dramatic dawning of the sun. There is also the Juodkrante which used
to be a luxurious German resort. Aside from the excellent resort, Juodkrante has
also three major attractions such as the Land and Water Sculpture Park, the
so-called Hill of Witches, and the colonies of cormorant and heron.