The most famous attractions of Lithuania

In recent years, Lithuania is one of El Populartions tourist destinations in Europe, as in this small area country focused a tremendous amount of variety and very interesting from the point of view of tourism attractions. In this article, we will focus on the most famous Lithuanian tourist attractions.

First of all, you need to skaabout Vilnius to show that on the right is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Eastern and Central Europe, in the architecture of churches and palaces which harmoniously combines various architectural styles — Russian-Byzantine style, Baroque, Italian Renaissance, and even pagan architecture. The most interesting part of Vilnius isits historic center — Old Town, where a high concentration of unique buildings, as well as many restaurants and cafes where you can relax while walking. The close geographic location, tourist odyh in the Baltic region is very popular among the residents of Belarus, Poland and Russia.

It should also be said about the Curonian Spit — a strip of land that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon and is now a resort Neringa, a length of 50 kilometers. In Neringa you can relax all fans of gliding and sailing regattas. < / p>

In the former Stoliend of the country, in Trakai, near Vilnius, Trakai Castle is a well-known — One of the most important attractions of Lithuania. Today in this castle is a museum, which exhibits tell about the historical past of the country. In addition, the Trakai Castle occasionally hosts concerts of classical music and opera withpektakli.

We advise you within sightseeing tour to visit Lithuania also Yurgaychyay settlement on the territory of which it was established more than 50 thousand crosses. According to legend, on this mountain many years ago was a Catholic church, which was inexplicably left the ground. And when one of the residents of the surrounding treeHb seriously ill daughter, and no one could help her recover, the girl's father found the place where once was a temple, a cross, and a miracle happened — girl recovered. Since then, people began to put on and crosses Yurgaychyay asking execution cherished desires.

We should not forget about Kaunas — the second ledIchin city in Lithuania, which is considered the cultural center of the country. In Kaunas, as well as in Vilnius, has its old town with lots of architectural and cultural monuments dating back more than four centuries.