Lithuania
Lithuania: Baltic Country of Rivers and Castles
Lithuania is marked by low hills and the Aukštojas Hill peak at 294 meters, without mountains or fjords. Vilnius, the capital, features a UNESCO-listed Old Town with Gediminas Castle ruins and St. Anne’s Gothic Church near the rivers Neris and Vilnia.
Fast facts
- Country
- Lithuania
- Region
- 10 counties
- Currency
- Euro (since 2015)
- Population
- Approx. 2.8 million
- Known for
- Gediminas Castle ruins, St. Anne’s Church, Kaziukas Fair, folk art markets
Lithuania divides into 10 counties, including Vilnius County, further split into districts and municipalities with elected councils.
Railways cross the country north-south and east-west, linking Scandinavia to central Europe and Russia via Kaliningrad. Vilnius International Airport is 5 km south of the capital, and the euro has been Lithuania’s currency since 2015. Peak tourist season runs June through August, while the Kaziukas Fair in early February draws crowds to Vilnius’s folk art market.
Vilnius Old Town
Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town for Gediminas Castle ruins and St. Anne’s Church, exemplifying Gothic architecture.
Railway Links
Use north-south railway routes to connect Scandinavia with central Europe or east-west lines to Russia via Kaliningrad.
Kaziukas Fair
Attend Vilnius’s largest folk art market in early February, featuring crafts and traditional goods.
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From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour
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