Lithuania
Lithuania is best explored around Vilnius's old town, and adding the coastal city of Klaipėda brings more variety to the trip. Since the country is small, getting between cities is easy.
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Vilnius
It is the capital of Lithuania, a city that has built up a rich history through centuries of rule by various countries. Traces left behind from each era can be found throughout the city, making it an appealing destination for history travel.
44 sights 9 guides Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Kaunas
It is Lithuania's second-largest city, where a castle, cathedral, and old fortress cluster together at the confluence of two rivers. With a zoo as well, it's also a great destination for family travel.
45 sights 9 guides Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Klaipėda
It is Lithuania's only port city on the Baltic Sea, located where the Nemunas River meets the sea. As a hub for major ferry routes connecting Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and other countries, it's also a great place to enjoy sea travel.
28 sights 9 guides Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Šiauliai
It is the central city of Šiauliai County in northern Lithuania and the country's fourth-largest city. It's famous for a hill covered with countless crosses, offering a truly distinctive sight.
11 sights 9 guides Kaunas International Airport
Panevėžys
A city in north-central Lithuania with a compact cluster of sights, including a cathedral, several churches, and a theater. Visitors can also explore an old textile factory.
9 sights 9 guides Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Top sights in Lithuania
Shopping & districts
Užupis
A distinctive district separated from Vilnius's Old Town by a river, its name literally meaning "the other side of the river." Many residents are artists, giving the area a free-spirited atmosphere.
Temples & religious sites
Vilnius Cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral stands beside Cathedral Square in the city's Old Town and is regarded as the center of Catholic life in Lithuania. Visitors can get a close look at this historic building, dedicated to two saints.
Castles & palaces
Gediminas' Tower
An old castle tower standing atop Gediminas' Hill in Vilnius. From the observation deck, you can take in sweeping views of both the Old and New Towns, making it one of Lithuania's iconic landmarks.
Heritage & monuments
Ninth Fort
A 19th-century fort on the outskirts of Kaunas, used during the Soviet occupation as a transit point for prisoners bound for the camps. During the Nazi occupation it became a site of tragedy where Jews and others were killed, making it a meaningful place to reflect on history.
Temples & religious sites
Church of St. Anne, Vilnius
St. Anne's Church, in the Old Town of Vilnius, is a Roman Catholic church built around 1500, notable for its red-brick Gothic style. As one of Lithuania's finest examples of Gothic architecture, it helped the Old Town earn its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Castles & palaces
Presidential Palace of Lithuania
The official residence of the President of Lithuania, located in Vilnius's Old Town. It began as a 14th-century bishop's residence and has been rebuilt several times over the centuries.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral Square
Cathedral Square sits at the heart of Vilnius's Old Town, right in front of the Neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral. It's a lively spot that hosts festivals, concerts, and other events year-round.
Temples & religious sites
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius
A Baroque-style church in Vilnius's Antakalnis district, notable for the roughly 2,000 intricate stucco sculptures filling its interior. It offers some of the most lavish interior decoration found anywhere in Europe.
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