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LITHUANIA SWEDEN FINLAND NORWAY MEDITERRANEAN ESTONIA RUSSIA NORTH SEA DENMARK LATVIA IRELAND Klaipėda LITHUANIA UNITED Vilnius KINGDOM BELARUS NETHERLANDS POLAND BELGIUM GERMANY LUXEMBOURG CZECH UKRAINE The Lithuanian Baltic seacoast is The Curonian Spit has been declared a REPUBLIC ATLANTIC undoubtedly one of the most beautiful UNSECO World Heritage Site – a real miracle OCEAN FRANCE SLOVAKIA in all of the Europe. White sand beaches are created by sand, wind and people between followed by dunes, while fresh pinewoods separate two bodies of water. It includes an impressive AUSTRIA MOLDOVA SWITZERLAND beaches from settlements. It is on our country‘s panorama of dunes – the white Volant sand HUNGARY Skuodas coast that the Baltic Sea washes ashore the most beauties playing with the wind; the still, Gray SLOVENIA ROMANIA Palanga Kretinga beautiful amber in the world. The sea resorts of (Dead) Dunes that once covered over several CROATIA KLAIPĖDA Gargždai Lithuania themselves can be compared to an amber villages; and green, sandy hills overgrown with BOSNIA BLACK SEA Šilutė necklace, where every town or settlement, just like old woods. Romantic settlements that have ITALY HERZEGOVINA Nida PORTUGAL SERBIA the “sun stone” itself, has its own characteristic preserved a traditional fishermen’s architectural SPAIN glow. style harmoniously match the surrounding nature. Klaipėda is the country’s sea gateway – it is the largest centre of industry and culture in western The eastern coasts of the Curonian Bay are MEDITERRANEAN Lithuania. It is also one of the most rapidly completely different. The fishing delta of the developing cities in the country. During the warmer Nemunas fascinates visitors with the beauty of months, Palanga becomes the summer capital its lush wild nature, fauna, and abundance of of Lithuania – its pedestrian walkways, beaches, birds. The old fishing villages – Rusnė, Mingė, restaurants, bars, and clubs are alive with a variety Kintai and Dreverna – smell of freshly smoked of entertainment and cultural events. When it is cold fish. The Ventės ragas lighthouse looks like a outside, this seaside resort in the pinewoods is an beacon for migrating birds; it seems to welcome excellent place for conferences, seminars, or much- the winged travelers to the nearby bird ringing deserved relaxation in the warmth of a health SPA. station – one of the oldest in Europe. Lithuania is located in north-eastern and their native language is Lithuanian. This www.travel.lt Europe on the eastern coast of the language belongs to the Indo-European family of Baltic Sea. It shares borders with Belarus languages and is one of the oldest languages in (660 km), Latvia (588 km), Poland (103 km), and Europe. Lithuanian is the official language of the Russia – Kaliningrad (273 km). The coastline is country. The biggest national minorities living in 90 kilometres long. The territory of the country Lithuania are Polish (6.6%), Russians (5.4%) and is 65,300 square meters. The distance from the Belarusians (5.4 %). north to the south of the country is 276 km, and from the west to the east is 373 km. Climate In 1989, the scientists at the French National The climate of Lithuania is maritime-continental. Geographic Institute determined that the The average temperature in July is +17°C and Geographic Centre of Europe is in Lithuania; this in January -4.9°C. However, the temperature in fact is registered in the Guinness Book of Records. summer may rise to +30°C, and in winter, the temperatures fall to -32°C. Population According to the Department of Statistics’ data National Currency of 2011, 3.2 million people live in Lithuania. National currency is litas (LTL). The currency Lithuanians make up 83.9 % of the population exchange rate in Lithuania is 1 EUR = 3.4528 LTL. Klaipėda – for the city and for the world www.klaipedainfo.lt Top 5 places to visit in Klaipėda: 1. Theater square with the sculpture Lithuanian rivers, lakes, and in the Baltic Sea. Klaipėda, founded in 1252, is the oldest and the sea. Today Klaipėda actively cherishes “Ann from Tharau” A historical exhibit of Lithuanian navigation is city in Lithuania. The castle site and the its marine traditions; many are displayed in the Theater Square is in the heart of the city of set up in the casemates below castle ramparts. castle museum provide a vivid insight into the Lithuania Maritime museum. The “Albatross” Klaipėda, a place where many events and festivals The dolphinarium hosts vivacious dolphins and old city. The castle site is the historical city monument stands near the museum and is are held. In 1912, the fountain was placed in California sea lions in daily shows. center, where the city was established in the dedicated to the sailors who were lost at sea Theater square. It was dedicated to Simon Dach, traditions of the Livonian Order. First the castle (sculptor Klaudijus Pūdymas). a poet and professor at Konigsberg University, 4. Castle museum was built, and then the city grew around it, Founded by the Livonian order, Klaipėda who was born in Klaipėda. Citizens and guests Explore the development of the castle and the protected by the surrounding natural waters. boasts a rich history. In 14th century, the Order of the city admire the bronze sculpture of the town as it is presented in authentic 16-18th The city founders signed an agreement in 1252 transferred the city to the German Order. heroine of the poem “Ann from Tharau” on top century underground chambers. The exhibit for the construction of both Memelburg castle Later Klaipėda became a Prussian city and was of the small fountain. The young barefooted displays city stamps, documents, restored 17th and the city; the founders had a clear vision of famous as the strongest fortress of the country. girl, depicted in the sculpture, was one of the century traditional clothing, and archeological spreading the faith and becoming an important Stoll along St. John’s Hill, near the former city heroines portrayed by the poet. treasures which were found in the castle defensive fort. The city founders wanted cathedral, St. John’s Church, and imagine the The love song “Ann from Tharau” is song in ruins and the old town. You will also find the happiness for the citizens and wished the city ancient fortifications and the colorful life in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Today this Renaissance symbol of Klaipėda, a mid-16th “great happiness and salvation.” Over time, centuries past. German folk song is still played by hand bells in century golden ring with a diamond, which was numerous chronicles narrated the attacks by During the Napoleonic period, the city became the Munich city hall. discovered on the castle grounds. foreign forces and fierce battles for the Memel the temporary capital of Prussia; this was an castle, which was later renamed Klaipėda. exceptional period in the history of Klaipėda. 2. Neogothic Klaipėda Central Post Office 5. Sculpture park The Black Ghost statue, surfacing at the Dasel The legendary Prussian Queen Louise resided and carillon bell tower Wander through Sculpture Park and see one moat at the former castle, is a reminder of the in Klaipėda and visited the city often. This The Central Post Office was built in 1893. The hundred and seventeen sculptures created by old legends and the legendary city (designed royal period of the city’s history is marked by Post Office consists of three buildings: The 61 sculptors, which are dotted around the by sculptors Svajūnas Jurkus and Sergejus a memorial marker on the wall of the city hall, two- story post office has a penthouse in the 10 ha park. Plotnikovas). where Frederick William III, who was the King of centre and two small buildings on each side; one Klaipėda is a city of water. The poetess Agnes Prussia, and Queen Louise resided. Visitors can served as a storehouse and stable; the other was Miegel called it “a shining water land.” Flowing explore the oldest historical building of the city a carriage house. In 1987, the largest carillon through the city like a stream of life, the wind- and discover the majestic history of Klaipėda. in Lithuania was installed in the Central Post ruffled River Danė encourages individuality and In 1809, the October Edict, which abolished Office tower. Carillon concerts are played every gives strength to the citizens. The Curonian serfdom in Prussia, was signed in Klaipeda, Saturday and Sunday at midday. Bay and the Baltic Sea open roads to the world. and significant country reforms were initiated. The beauty of nature casts a spell on visitors, Many notably Danes, Russians, French and other 3. Maritime museum and and gives them a peace of mind; it carries the foreigners were residents or visitors of this dolphinarium in Smiltynė sorrows of the soul to the depths of the bay historical building. They are witnesses to the The Maritime Museum of Lithuania is a short city’s multicultural identity. ferry ride from Klaipėda across the bay. It is In 1923, Klaipėda became a city of the Republic located at the northernmost end of the Curonian Klaipėda Tourism and Culture of Lithuania. Soon afterwards, however, life Spit, called Kopgalis. The former defense fortress Information Center in the city was disrupted by World War II. In Today Klaipėda is a beautiful, attractive, was reconstructed in 1979 and soon after, the Turgaus str. 7, LT-91247 Klaipėda the postwar period, Klaipėda became a lost hospitable city, open to the world and Maritime museum was opened. Visitors may Tel.: + 370 46 412186, + 370 687 52051 Fax + 370 46 412185 city without inhabitants. Less than a tenth of the people. The city wishes its residents explore underwater life, learn about seals, penguins, colorful tropical sea fish, sea lions.