Lithuania, a modern European state, has long been famous for its chic landscapes and interesting sights. The most beautiful places in the country will be discussed.
Trakai Castle in Lithuania
One of the most interesting places in Lithuania is Trakai Castle, the only fortress on the territory of Eastern Europe with an island location. Located on a small island in the middle of Lake Galve, the castle strikes with its romantic and picturesque.
Curonian Spit in Lithuania
An unofficial symbol of the country is considered one of the most recognizable places in Lithuania - the Curonian Spit. It is a thin peninsula, stretching along the Baltic Sea almost 100 km to the Kaliningrad region. On its territory the National Park "Curonian Spit" was created, where the most notable is the Dancing Forest.
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Mountain of crosses in Lithuania
Speaking about the sights of Lithuania, we can not fail to mention the Mountain of the Crosses. It is located 12 km from the city of Siauliai. The mountain of crosses is an elevation dotted with figures of Christ and crosses created by the people. Almost every visitor tries to bring with him this object of reverence, so that later he will be lucky.
"Old Town" of Vilnius
The historical part of the country's capital is, as a rule, the place of "pilgrimage" of the majority of tourists. Here are the most important and famous sights of the Lithuanian capital - Vilnius . These include the Town Hall Square, St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Castle Hill and Gedimin's Tower, Cathedral Square. The old city, saturated with a special medieval atmosphere, admires the combination of various architectural styles - Baroque, Gothic, modern, classicism.
Vilnius TV Tower in Lithuania
One of the modern symbols of Lithuania is rightly considered the Vilnius television tower with a height of 326 m. From its observation platform one can see not only the magnificent panorama of the capital, but also the outlines of the Belarusian town of Ostrovets. In the tower there is a restaurant "Milky Way".
Sharp Broom in Lithuania
To the most beautiful places in Lithuania, it is not unreasonable to include the Sharp Bram (1522), which is often called the Holy Gate. It represents the gateway to the ancient city wall in the form of a Gothic arch and the gatehouse in the Renaissance style.
Tyszkiewicz Palace in Lithuania
Among the beautiful places in Lithuania is the exquisite palace of the princes Tyszkiewicz, located in the city of Palanga. It is surrounded by a beautiful Botanical Park, famous for its lake with swans and beautiful statues. In the building there is the Museum of Amber, where visitors are introduced to objects made of this mineral, its history and origin.