Lithuanian Nature

About Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.

About Anyksciai

Anyksciai is a ski resort town in Lithuania, 32km west of Utena. Archaeological research in the area has revealed settlements dating from the late Neolithic. It also lay on a land route between the cities of Vilnius and Riga. Its strategic importance led to frequent assaults by the Teutonic Order. The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthias in Anyksciai is the tallest church in Lithuania, with spires measuring 79m in height. Other attractions include hte Horse Museum, the Angel Museum, and the Treetop Walking Path Adventure Park.

Anyksciai is a ski resort town in Lithuania, 32km west of Utena. Archaeological research in the area has revealed settlements dating from the late Neolithic. It also lay on a land route between the cities of Vilnius and Riga. Its strategic importance led to frequent assaults by the Teutonic Order. The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthias in Anyksciai is the tallest church in Lithuania, with spires measuring 79m in height. Other attractions include hte Horse Museum, the Angel Museum, and the Treetop Walking Path Adventure Park.

About Plateliai

Plateliai is a town in Samogitia, Lithuania. It is situated on the west bank of Lake Plateliai, the largest lake in Samogitia. The town with the population of about 1,100 people is the center of an elderate in Plunge district municipality. It is the administrative center of the Zemaitija National Park. The town is popular resort in Samogitia and attracts many tourists. Its attractions include the the 18C wooden St. Peter and Paul church, the park of the Choiseul de Gouffier palace, and the Plateliai Lake.

Plateliai is a town in Samogitia, Lithuania. It is situated on the west bank of Lake Plateliai, the largest lake in Samogitia. The town with the population of about 1,100 people is the center of an elderate in Plunge district municipality. It is the administrative center of the Zemaitija National Park. The town is popular resort in Samogitia and attracts many tourists. Its attractions include the the 18C wooden St. Peter and Paul church, the park of the Choiseul de Gouffier palace, and the Plateliai Lake.

About Juodkrante

Juodkrante, with permanent population of about 720 people, is a quiet Lithuanian seaside resort village located on the Curonian Spit. A part of Neringa municipality, Juodkrante is the second largest settlement on Lithuania's part of the spit. Situated in Old Prussian territory it was for centuries a fishing village named Schwarzort, which underwent a tourist boom in the late 19C-early 20C. After WWI this northern part of East Prussia was severed from Germany and the village became known as Juodkrante. When you're in the area, be sure to visit the Hill of Witches.

Juodkrante, with permanent population of about 720 people, is a quiet Lithuanian seaside resort village located on the Curonian Spit. A part of Neringa municipality, Juodkrante is the second largest settlement on Lithuania's part of the spit. Situated in Old Prussian territory it was for centuries a fishing village named Schwarzort, which underwent a tourist boom in the late 19C-early 20C. After WWI this northern part of East Prussia was severed from Germany and the village became known as Juodkrante. When you're in the area, be sure to visit the Hill of Witches.

About Sakiai

A small Lithuanian town frequented by few visitors.

About Trakai

Trakai is a historic city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28km west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Because of its proximity to Vilnius, Trakai is a popular tourist destination, as well as being the administrative center of Trakai district municipality. A notable feature of Trakai is that the town was built and preserved by people of different nationalities. Historically, communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews and Poles lived here. Trakai's main attractions include its several castles (the Island and the Peninsula castle being most recommended), and the Trakai Historical National Park.

Trakai is a historic city and lake resort in Lithuania. It lies 28km west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Because of its proximity to Vilnius, Trakai is a popular tourist destination, as well as being the administrative center of Trakai district municipality. A notable feature of Trakai is that the town was built and preserved by people of different nationalities. Historically, communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews and Poles lived here. Trakai's main attractions include its several castles (the Island and the Peninsula castle being most recommended), and the Trakai Historical National Park.

About Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.