Created by Koentje3000 on January 29, 2008
- Not yet spoilt by mass tourism, Vilnius' small but beautiful old town was shaped by several passers-by, who all left their landmarks in the city.
Created by Koentje3000 on July 6, 2007
- Coastal Lithuania is home to the renowned sandy Curonian Spit peninsula, the beach resort Palanga and the attractive Klaipeda old town.
Created by Owen Lipsett on January 10, 2005
- Vilnius’ combination of a fascinating historical past and an enjoyably bohemian present make it an irresistible destination. Here are a few further notes on some of its more interesting (and idiosyncratic) sights and a guesthouse so superb it should almost be considered one of them!
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Created by Owen Lipsett on January 4, 2005
- Lithuania’s verdant capital contains a stunning array of ornate churches in its UNESCO-listed baroque Old Town, excellent museums, and a quirky atmosphere that is at once sophisticated and charmingly provincial. Consequently, it’s one of the nicest and most rewarding places to visit – anywhere.
Created by Owen Lipsett on December 4, 2004
- Kaunas, Lithuania's second city, served as the country's provisional capital (while Vilnius was under Polish occupation) between the wars. In this time and afterwards, it developed a truly unique collection of museums to go along with its charming old town.
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- 3 Stories
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Created by Owen Lipsett on November 30, 2004
- The Curonian Spit is a large sandbar guarding much of Lithuania's coast from the worst of the Baltic's storms and a lovely place for gentle walks and contemplation.
- 3 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 20 photos
Created by Owen Lipsett on November 27, 2004
- Lithuania's largest resort manages to retain pockets of antique charm alongside an otherwise generally boisterous atmosphere.
- 4 reviews
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Created by Owen Lipsett on November 23, 2004
- Klaipeda, Lithuania's third city and only port, provides an excellent gateway to the country's narrow coastline and has some idiosyncratic charms of its own.
- 4 reviews
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Created by marif on June 18, 2004
- Former provisional capital, Kaunas is a river port where present day buildings were amalgamated with the historical character of the Old Town. Destroyed extensively by war, it still preserves a wealth of medieval monuments mostly concentrated within the westernmost tip of land which is bordered by Lithuania's two biggest rivers.
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
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Created by marif on February 20, 2004
- Feel, taste and touch history. Included in UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1994, the medieval town of Vilnius is the architectural jewel of the Baltic. Discover for yourself an extravagance of historical places and traditional churches which were constructed centuries ago along the narrow atmospheric streets of this medieval town.
- 2 reviews
- 3 Stories
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