"LIETUVA" Top 5 Page for this destination Lithuania by ginte

Lithuania Travel Guide: 5,642 reviews and 10,227 photos

The little land where my home is...

Lithuanian flag

State - Lithuanian Republic.
State flag - 3 colours ( yellow , green , red ).
Language - Lithuanian.
Capital - Vilnius.
Money - Litas, which is equal to 100 centas.

Area: 63,300 thousand kilometres.
Inhabitants: around 3,5 mln.
Borders: with Latvia (576 km), Byelorussia (660 km), Poland (103 km), Russia (273 km), Scandinavian countries (90 km coast of the Baltic Sea). Total 1702 km.

Climate: average temperature in winter -4,9C (but in the middle of winter it can reach even around -25C) and in summer +17C.

There are 816 rivers longer than 10 km and 2834 lakes bigger than 0,5 ha.

European Union flag

Lithuania has joined European Union on the 1st of May, 2004.

This is the European flag. It is the symbol not only of the European Union but also of Europe's unity and identity in a wider sense. The circle of gold stars represents solidarity and harmony between the peoples of Europe.

The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of Member States. There are twelve stars because the number twelve is traditionally the symbol of perfection, completeness and unity. The flag will therefore remain unchanged regardless of future EU enlargements.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Pros and Cons

Pros:Some unique places and wonderful architecture is worth to see...
Cons:The weather isn't always perfect...
In a nutshell:Not only the lakes, rivers and meadows...

Intro Updated May 24, 2006
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Reviews (26)

Kernave Things to Do (6)

Kernave Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernave), ancient capital of Lithuania, was inscribed into Unesco World... more travel advice

Trakai Things to Do (6)

Trakai is one of Lithuania's many former capital. The Trakai National Park was designated in 1992 to embrace the... more travel advice

Climate Favorites (8)

Temperate climate, but with considerable temperature variations. Summer is warm with relatively mild weather in spring... more travel advice

Tiskeviciai palace - Amber Museum in Palanga - Lithuania

Elsewhere Things to Do (6)

Other places of interest in Lithuania include the small riverside spa resort of Druskininkai, situated 135km (84 miles)... more travel advice

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Comments (23)

Toshioohsako Sep 8, 2008 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Yes I visited Vilnius, Kaunas and Trakai. I like them all but walking a whole day in Vilnius stopping sometimes for coffee was a most enjoyable experience for me. It was last autumn. You pics gave me reminiscence of my visit.
Towers Jul 17, 2007 at 7:34 AM Report Abuse

The "pictuesque sprinkling of snow" is sometimes packed ice several inches thick, even on sidewalks, which are not cleaned off. Watch out for avalanches off the roofs in Old Town on thawing days! good page.
Hermanater Jun 13, 2007 at 11:46 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday...planning a trip to Europe soon, might have to check the place out.... by the way any beer is stronger than American beer......
Childish Apr 25, 2007 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Hi Ginte! Great page and very helpful tips!!! Thanks for sharing! BTW I also collect UNESCO postcards, if you are interested in trades, please, contact me. Greetings from Bulgaria, Lilia
VeronicaG Sep 26, 2006 at 2:48 PM Report Abuse

I enjoyed your page, Ginte. The cloisters looked very interesting--what beautiful architecture! There are some very charming towns in Lithuania...thanks for the tips...
bugulma Jun 11, 2006 at 2:08 PM Report Abuse

in Russia the sky is very similiar to Lithuanian one:-))
Niekie Oct 10, 2005 at 2:12 AM Report Abuse

Great page. Your tips are very comprehensive. I would love to visit your country in the winter some time. What are those beautiful flowers on your Spring travelogue?
ASTROLOman Jul 16, 2005 at 11:33 AM Report Abuse

Nice job about Lithuania...
JetlagCity Oct 5, 2004 at 12:47 PM Report Abuse

Wow, the Museum of Devil's Sculptures, now that sounds interesting, hahaha! This sounds like a good country for a beer-lover like myself. Great page!
dr.firas Jun 27, 2004 at 9:31 AM Report Abuse

Forget the fact that Lithuania is a great beautiful country, for me it is enough that you live there to make it the best country :-D