LITHUANIA - VILNIUS: Capital of culture 2009 and baroque city !

Vilnius is a surprising capital! It will be the European capital of culture in 2009, which means a lot!

As well as for its neighbors, its old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and is one of the largest in Europe with an impressive mixture of architectural styles! The city has a strong polish heritage, with numerous churches and colorful buildings.

Pilies is the liveliest and most typical street in the Old Town, especially in Summer time when terraces are opening and you can buy souvenirs on one of the several stalls !

The main sights of the city are the Gediminas Castle, the Cathedral Square as well as the Gate of down and its church. The museum of KGB is also worth visiting and somewhat impressive experience as you can still walk in the prison cells and see the execution room...

Shall you be interested in unusual sights, then stroll in the street of Uzupis, a kind of „Lithuanian Montmartre“, an area where artists have settled down and which hides curiosities in every corner of the district ! The Uzupis Republic celebrates its independance every 1st of April.
 

Lithuania offers a wide array of sightseeing possibilities all over the country, with castles, preserved environment and cultural heritage sites.

Trakai

The medieval city, only 30minutes away from Vilnius ! Our team can organize medieval activities for you and, depending on the size of the group, we can also privatize this castle for private dinners. The castle is located in wonderful surroundings in the middle of lakes and forest which makes it a compulsory stop while staying in Vilnius.

The city has also a particular story and a unique architecture, due to the Karaim community still living there.

Kaunas

Kaunas is probably THE cultural center of Lithuania. There you can visit the Museum of Devils and 9th Forth, a memorial of the victims of WWII.

Hill of Crosses

The hill of crosses is probably the most impressive monument in Lithuania, a must-see  on the way to Riga for example. The Hill is a symbol of faith in Gd as well as the emblem of the rebellion against the Soviet oppression. The hill is covered with thousands of crosses, rosaries and other signs and is still growing day after day...

Klaipeda and the Curonian Spit

Klaipeda is a lovely city located on the back of the Baltic city, from which you can take the ferry to the curonian spit also called Neringa. There you can appreciate the wonder of an untouched nature, enjoy water activities and discover the life of its inhabitants.