Lithuania

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Lithuania is located in the south of the Baltic Sea and borders on the Baltic Sea in the north-west, with Latvia in the north, Belarus in the east and south-east, Poland in the south and the Russian Federation in the south-west (Kaliningrad, formerly Koenigsberg).

Airports

The three largest airports in Lithuania:
Vilnius International Airport
Palanga International Airport
Kaunas Airport

Railway connection

By train, Lithuania can be reached via the Czech Republic, Poland and Belarus.

Waterway

Ferry trips to Lithuania can be made from Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Regular ferries are Baltic Sea ferries, TT Line operates on the Rostock-Klaipeda route. And DFDS Seaways – from Kiel to Klaipeda.

Flora and fauna

The climate in Lithuania is temperate continental.
Lithuania is a country of plains. The region is characterized by large forests, which occupy more than 30% of the land area.

Religion

Lithuania is predominantly Catholic, about 80% of the population are believers. In addition, there are followers of the Russian Orthodox Church. In addition, there is a small part of Lutheran, Jewish and Islamic believers, as well as followers of the old faith.

Food

Typical Lithuanian foods are barley, potatoes, rye, beets, berries and mushrooms. Dairy products are also among the commonly used ingredients. Zeppelins – a national dish in Lithuania. These are potato dumplings with minced meat or cottage cheese. Dumplings are also prepared from dough with minced meat.

The population and the capital

The population of the country is about 3.3 million people. Lithuania ranks 21st among all the member states of the European Union. The capital and residence of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania is Vilnius.

Language

Lithuanian is the official language.

Currency

Currency is Euro. Cash withdrawals at ATMs and credit card payments are possible everywhere.

Holidays

New Year's Day (January 1), Lithuania's Restoration Day (February 16), Independence Day (March 11), Easter, Labour Day (May 1), Mother's Day (first Sunday of May), Father's Day (first Sunday of June), midsummer ( June 24), Assumption (August 15), All Saints (November 1), Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas (December 25-26)

Emergency numbers

Fire Station: 112
Police: 112
Emergency: 112

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Hill of Crosses

Hill of Crosses

Hill of Crosses is a place of pilgrimage and a national reserve in Lithuania. This is a hill with many established crucifixes. The exact number is unknown. Despite the similarity, the mountain of crosses is not a graveyard. It is thought that if one leaves the cross here he/she will be happy. On September 7, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited this place and conducted a divine service in the altar pavilion built for this specific purpose. It was attended by about 100,000 worshipers. During this ceremony, John Paul II ordered the Franciscan Order to look after the pilgrimage site and the construction of the monastery. The monastery was built by Italian architect Nunzio Rimmoudo and consecrated in July 2000. This made the Hill of Crosses known throughout the Catholic world, which led to a significant increase in the number of pilgrims and tourists. On the ground floor there is a chapel. Large windows allow you to see the mountain of crosses.

Kaunas

Klaipeda

Nida

Palanga

Rumsiskes

Rumsiskes

To understand the history and life of the Lithuanian people, you should visit the Lithuanian open-air museum in Rumsiskes. The museum will allow a deeper understanding of the living conditions of bygone eras. More than 180 Lithuanian residential buildings, some of which are more than 200 years old, were collected on a plot of about 195 hectares under the open sky. All the buildings were brought from Lithuanian villages and estates and belong to the 18th - first half of the 20th century. Here you can see not only buildings, but also original interiors, which were collected throughout Lithuania. The museum is divided into five parts in accordance with the main ethnographic regions of the country: Aukshtytiya, Samogitia, Jukia, Sūduva, Malaya Lithuania. The Lithuanian city of the 19th century is presented separately. In the exposition of each part you can see the typical landscapes of this region and the special elements of life. The length of the route is 7 km. Representatives of traditional Lithuanian crafts, from woodcarvers to jewelers, work on the museum’s territory. Here you can see their work and buy something.

Trakai Castle

Trakai Castle

Trakai Castle is one of the largest castles of the late Middle Ages in Lithuania. The castle is located in the ancient residence of the Lithuanian princes on the island between the lakes Galve and Totoriskiu, north of the present city of Trakai. Trakai Island Castle is a red brick structure which impresses with its geographical position. The residence consists of a princely palace in the shape of the letter "U" and a fortress. Currently it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Lithuania thanks to its peaceful island atmosphere and magnificent architecture. Bridge leads from the coast to the gate of the castle. The bridge is built into the outer wall with mounting shafts and three massive round towers. The symmetrically located main building and the Donjon in the center are located on an elevated plateau, access to which is possible only through the bridge. Since 1962, the castle is a historical museum. The museum is located in the main buildings and tells the story of the castle. Exhibition demonstrates its models, excavations and even the stages of restoration of the castle.

Vilnius

Šilute

Šilute

Silute was founded as a fish market by Georg Tallat in 1511. It was a small town typical of East Prussia. Its architecture indicates German origin: modern, gothic and neo-gothic. In Silute, you can see: the bridge over Shisha (1914), the old post office (1905), the estate of Shoya (1818), the fire tower (1911), as well as the old trade square, port, railway station and bridge (1875), Vidunas Gymnasium (1924).

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