About Lithuania

The Republic of Lithuania is situated on the Baltic coast in Eastern Europe. The European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) membership have made Lithuania leap into the international arena. It neighbours Belarus, Poland, Latvia and Russia and is well known for its many national parks, lakes, forests and castles. Though the country has undergone vast economic development, it also retains ties with its nature loving, glorious pagan past.

Representing its rich cultural heritage, Lithuania has beautiful gothic, classic and baroque brick structures, with about 30 towns and settlements that are almost 750 years old. This peace-loving state has preserved places of varied religious faiths. This is evident from the many Tartar temples, Orthodox and Protestant churches and Jewish synagogues you get to visit here. Ancient architectural styles are seen in the many churches, palaces of noblemen, manors and elegant monasteries. Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and Klaipeda are some of the oldest and most beautiful towns in the world.

Lithuania offers a large variety of things to see and do during your travels. You can go sightseeing, get a glimpse of ancient Lithuanian culture and architecture, and the enchanting scenery of this Baltic state with its maze of lakes, lush landscapes, natural resorts, rich regional reserves, parks and hill resorts. It has 10 castles belonging to different eras and styles, with many hill forts and other fortifications. All these places are well connected via road and air routes.

Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania. It is a beautiful place located in a charming valley, and encircled on three sides by forested hills. It is a combination of all things modern and ancient. Vilnius is the cultural and administrative centre of Lithuania. Forty of the many ancient churches still exist here, along with many beautiful parks and museums. Vilnius Old Town is among the largest in the Eastern Europe.  It has some of the most beautiful architectural wonders, and attracts travelers from all over the world. With its vast history and natural beauty, Vilnius is the starting point for many popular Lithuania Tours.

Visitors find Lithuania people friendly and welcoming, keeping their traditions and culture live to the present day.

Lithuania's climate, which ranges between maritime and continental, is relatively mild. Incredibly fresh air is very appealing to most of the travelers. Summers in Lithuania are usually warm and sunny, though be prepared for some cloudy and rainy days. From the middle of June till the middle of August - the best time to visit Lithuanian seaside and enjoy the best of its beach life. Curonian Spit in the West of the country is a must see in Lithuania. The whole coast is a part of the UNESCO heritage. From early June to the end of August is the peak tourist season therefore its worth to book your accommodation in advance.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lithuania:

Kernavė
Curonian Spit
Vilnius Old Town

Seaside resorts:

Palanga
Nida
Juodkrantė

SPA destinations:

Birštonas
Druskininkai

Major pilgrimage sites:

Gate of Dawn (Vilnius)
Hill of Crosses, (Samogitia)
Žemaičių Kalvarija, (Samogitia)