Lithuania is a beautiful and interesting European country situated on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its unique history, rich cultural heritage and marvellous landscapes attract a lot of tourists from abroad. Holiday makers from foreign countries are kindly invited for exciting sightseeing tours, recreation and all kinds of indoor and outdoor entertainment.
Some of the most interesting cities recommended for sightseeing are Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, Kaunas, Trakai, Klaipėda, Nida and many others. Vilnius in known for its magnificent architectural and historic monuments. To mention a few: Vilnius Cathedral, erected on the historic and legendary site where pagan gods were worshipped and where Vilnius was founded as far back as the 13th century, a nearby Gediminas Castle on the hill overlooking the city centre, the elegant St. Anne’s Church, Vilnius University - the centre of science and enlightenment since its very foundation in 1579, and the Gate of Dawn with a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary… Tourists are also offered to visit Trakai, the ancient capital of the Great Duchy of Lithuania, known for its red brick Gothic castle of the 15th century built on an island in the beautiful Lake Galvė. Those who would like to find out more about Lithuanian history and culture may explore the impressive ethnographic open-air museum of the 18th-20th century Lithuanian peasant life (the museum is situated not far from Kaunas). The main places of attraction in Kaunas are the Old Town with its numerous churches and the 13th century Kaunas Castle built in the confluence of the two biggest Lithuanian rivers the Nemunas and the Neris. During your stay in Harbour City Klaipėda you must visit the Lithuanian Sea Museum, Aquarium and Dolphinarium offering amusing dolphin and sea lions’ shows. Tourists are also invited to Nida, a resort of serene beauty on the Curonian Spit, noted for its 50-60m high dunes.
Besides cognitive tours, holiday makers are offered various kinds of recreation in country farmsteads, spa centres, and resorts. So it is up to you what to choose: a romantic weekend in the country (including fishing on the lake or horse riding, for example), relaxing therapeutic and beauty treatment in a SPA centre or peaceful holidays in the resort.
Those who prefer active holidays may choose among a variety of leisure and extreme activities. Tourists who enjoy water activities should consider canoeing along the rivers of Lithuania and regatta on the lakes in Trakai or the Curonian Lagoon; adrenaline seekers should try participating in a motor safari, airsoft, paintball, or karting competition which is often combined with additional services such as sauna and other. If you are not afraid of heights, take a hot air balloon trip over the scenic Lithuanian countryside; thrilling paragliding flights are also available.
Moreover, holiday makers are offered different options of entertainment depending on the occasion and your requirements. Clubs will organize theme parties (Arabian, Disco, Caribbean, Cowboy, etc.), stag and hen weekends, concerts, and so on.
Visitors from abroad will be able to get acquainted with the national Lithuanian cuisine and taste some of its most popular traditional foods and drinks, such as the well known zeppelins (potatoe dumplings stuffed with meat, usually garnished with fried bacon bits) and the Lithuanian beer famous for its high quality.
To quote St. Augustine, “the world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page”.
So let the country of Lithuania be the next page in the book of your life.
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