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LITHUANIA. Cultural map SALDUS JELGAVA DOBELE IECAVA AIZKRAUKLE

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8 Šveicarija 2 REGIONAL Š 1 5 2 4 2 PARK 1 0 ЗЕЛЕНОГРАДСК PARK 1 TOURIST INFORMATION Asveja ПИОНЕРСКИЙ A Lekėčiai Bubiai 1 N Glitiškės Lapės Užusaliai e Sužionys r 6 4 is 1 1 0 1 A Lukšiai 14 14 16 51 Karmėlava 1 4 Paberžė Main tourist sites of cultural tourism ŠAKIAI 65 2 3 Pravieniškės II E 1 Kačerginė 2 7

7 2 Zapyškis 34 2 Didžiosios Other cultural tourism sites 1 K Kernavė 3 55 AU 7 NO 44 Kabiškės EŽERĖLIS Maišiagala 48

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Veršiai OS Žasliai 41 N NEMENČINĖ s Griškabūdis Didžioji Republic of Lithuania. Dovainonys 2 Official name: KAUNO MARIOS A 0 1 Resort, resort area 8 Mastaičiai Stasiūnai 2 3 Riešė Area: 65,300 sq. km. 1 REGIONAL NERIS ГУРЬЕВСК E85 1 VERKIAI PARK REGIONAL 71 Population: 2.848m (2017). KAZLŲ Kruonio ŽIEŽMARIAI UNESCO World Heritage Site R U S S I A E REGIONAL l HAE tv. e PARK Piliuona ELEKTRĖNAI k КАЛИНИНГРАД š t Mostiškės Density: 43.6/sq. km. e up r A PARK ė RŪDA 1 Š ė KUDIRKOS n 1 Avižieniai ų 0 Išlaužas Vievio 7 Skriaudžiai 7 t The Republic of Lithuania is a member of the EU, Schengen Area 6 v ež. 1 Lavoriškės NAUMIESTIS E . 1 103 8 30 AIRPORTS, PORTS and NATO . 3 2 PAVILNIAI Pilviškiai 5 A HISTORICAL REGIONAL MICKŪNAI Capital: Vilnius (534.453 pop.) (2017). Antanavas 1 ГВАРДЕЙСК 36 Semeliškės NATIONAL PARK NAUJOJI Margėjų tv. International airport 13 189 9 Largest cities: Kaunas (292.691 pop.), Klaipėda (151.309 pop.), 2 ЧЕРНЯХОВСК 101 1 PARK Šunskai Galvė 4 GRIGIŠKĖS VILNIA

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1 2 A 2 TRAKAI Paežeriai 7 6 Gižai Puskelniai 8 Šumskas Stakliškės 0 1 E28 1 Baraginė Aukštadvaris A16 2 06 Skaidiškės A National language: Lithuanian. ta BIRŠTONAS 2 Senieji 3 ГУСЕВ in E28 v 28 Pagiriai ir 58 E : GMT + 2 val. Š Trakai 9 ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES 5 A16 Trakiškiai 2 8 AUKŠTADVARIS 0 Valčiūnai 1 2 4 National currency: euro (EUR). MARIJAMPOLĖ REGIONAL PARK A NEMUNO KILPOS V i Patašinė lk State boundary o Pajevonys Balbieriškis REGIONAL PARK k ВИЛЕЙКА Meškučiai šn Netičkampis is Paluknys Calling code: + 370 … Punia RŪDIŠKĖS A 1 ys 5 rk Border checkpoint 1 Baltosios e Vištytis 0 s Onuškis 11 Information number: + 370 700 55 118. 2 ta BALTOJI M 5 in Vokės žuv. tv. Turgeliai A v 1 u 3 VIŠTYTIS Ž 0 VOKĖ Emergency number: 112. Jungėnai ŽUVINTAS 220 REGIONAL Želsva 176 Jašiūnai 20 1 ОШМЯНЫ 0 8 Miklusėnai Rūdninkai BIOSPHERE 1 PARK 1 82 Zavišonys ROADS, RAILROADS RESERVE Luksnėnai Climate: Maritime/continental. KALVARIJA Skabeikių tv. 131 Šalčininkėliai A2 E2 72

E 7 Venciūnai Motorway Average temperatures are +17.9 °C in July and −3.2 °C in January. 8 6

E 5 128 A4 Light snow occurs every winter. Šeštokai s Alovė Didžiulis y A1 E8 5 k r Highway GOŁDAP (Daugų ež.) e 1 M 0 МОЛОДЕЧНО ŠALČININKAI 4 M a 2 j D i 3 e l t 1 Terrain: Lithuania is a country of plains (approx. 75%) and forests u e e s A1 6 E2 8 METELIAI b BARTOSZYCE ly Main road i a s

State Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy O 1 0 REGIONAL Nedingis Senoji 5 6 (approx. 33.5%). 2 1 DIEVENIŠKĖS www.tourism.lt PARK as Ilgis Varėna n 220 National road u HISTORICAL 1 WĘGORZEWO m 2 9 Airports: There are 3 international passenger airports in Lithuania, e VARĖNA REGIONAL N Cover photo by Aleh Varanishcha PARK Regional road 5 located in Vilnius (www.vilnius-airport.lt), Kaunas (www.kaunas- 3 1 Seirijis Photo credits: 39 127 Dieveniškės LIDZBARK WARMIŃSKI 1 airport.lt) and (www.palanga-airport.lt). 3 Kalesninkai 4 EIŠIŠKĖS Railroad A. Aleksandravičius, L. Ciūnys, L. Lozovič, K. Driskius, V. Grigas, s

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SUWAŁKI 3 NATIONAL and (www.dfdseaways.lt). Inside the country, Published by MB Contentum 13 57 ВОЛОЖИН HYDROGRAPHY 4 A PARK ferries connect Klaipėda to the (www.keltas.lt).

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i OLECKO e Viečiūnai j REGIONAL 8 i DOBRE MIASTO The publication compilers do not assume responsibility for any inconsistencies s ЗАСЛАВЛЬ Railways: Lithuania can be reached directly from 3 countries by PARK Neravai due to the rapid change of information. Water bodies rail transport. Lithuania has a well-developed internal rail network ČEPKELIAI Kapčiamiestis NATURE (www.traukiniobilietas.lt). www.lithuania.travel P O L A N D RESERVE Swamp Buses: Major European countries and cities can be reached by ИВЬЕ bus from Lithuania (www.eurolines.lt, www.ecolines.lt). Passenger Cartographic information: LAND USE transport lines connect theBIS cities,KUPIEC towns and settlements inside the GDR10LT©National Land Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the ЛИДА Republic of Lithuania, 2017 country (www.autobusubilietai.lt). AUGUSTÓW Forest ©State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment, 2016-03-07 EŁK National park, regional park, nature reserve Roads: In Lithuania the roads and road network infrastructure are ©OpenStreetMap contributors, 2016 well-developed and of high quality. 6 European highways cross Author: Built-up area Lithuania. SE “GIS-”, 2017 B E L A R U S БЕРЁЗОВКА ДЗЕРЖИНСК ГРОДНО DEAR TRAVELLERS, broad vista opens up from a viewing platform in the cathedral bell tower (57m). George the Martyr Church and Bernardine Monastery (Papilio str. 7). Kaunas Nearby, you will find the castles of the Lithuanian rulers: the Lower Castle (Royal Sobor, now called St. Michael the Archangel Church (Nepriklausomybės sq. 14), The cities and towns of Lithuania are fascinating because of their historical Palace) (Katedros sq. 4), which houses a rich exposition, and the Upper Castle is reminiscent of the times of the , when Kaunas was the centre past, the spirit of the present and vision of the future. From Vilnius famous for of the Gubernia. The building was originally an Orthodox church constructed its diversity of architecture from various epochs to pro-Lithuanian Kaunas ( Tower) overlooking the city (Arsenalo str. 5). The National Museum for the Kaunas military garrison. Another relic of those times is the High Freda renowned for its high concentration of modernist buildings; from Trakai dating of Lithuania (Arsenalo str. 1) invites visitors to discover the diverse history of the Manor (Ž. E. Žilibero str. 6), which served as the starting point of the construction back to glorious medieval Lithuania to the only Lithuanian port city Klaipėda country. of the . Kaunas Botanical Garden of Magnus University christened Memel by ; from the seaside resorts cherishing the old The Vilnelė River leads to Bernardine Garden, a neatly kept public park once is currently located in the territory of the manor. recreational traditions to Druskininkai or Birštonas where innovative solutions owned by Bernardine monks situated at the foot of the Hill of Three Crosses. When occupied Vilnius after , Kaunas became the capital of the are encouraged – every tourist site of Lithuania stands out for its unique way of Right next to the park is the magnificent Gothic ensemble of St. Anne and St. rendering the colourful history of our country. Bernardine Churches (Maironio str. 8 and 10). The Gothic Orthodox Church of newly established Republic of Lithuania. It is here in the Historical Presidential (Vilniaus str. 33) that the highest national Do you enjoy the urban environment? Are you an enthusiast of history? Do you the Theotokos has had the title of an Orthodox sobor for six centuries (Maironio Palace of the Republic of Lithuania authority presided. With its institutions of higher education, theatres, radio, seek the harmony of city and nature? Lithuania will satisfy the needs of even str. 14). actively cultivated culture and sports as well as rapidly developing industry the most demanding travellers and offer the best options for your visit. We have Just across the bridge is the Republic of Užupis. This is the favourite spot of Kaunas turned into a true symbol of modern Lithuania. Today, a lot of surviving selected and presented eight cities and towns scattered across the country, rich artists that has its own constitution! The just as artistic and original Literatų architectural examples of Kaunas Modernism remind us of that period, e.g. Kaunas in displays of cultural heritage from castles and manors to sacral and architectural Street brings you back to the Old Town, right to the entrance of the architectural monuments. Choose any of these wonderful locations and visit them at any time Central Post Office (Laisvės av. 102), Kaunas State Philharmonic Society (L. ensemble of (Universiteto str. 3), which dates back to 1579. Sapiegos str. 5), the M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum (V. Putvinskio str. of year – they always have a lot to offer. The ensemble includes Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist buildings as For those wishing to know what awaits them during their stay in one of the cities 55) that houses practically the entire creative work of this Lithuanian genius, the well as a viewing platform in the bell tower of the Church of Sts. Johns. or towns, we have developed augmented reality solutions, i.e. videos that you Vytautas the Great War Museum and Garden (K. Donelaičio str. 64), the House Stroll along the winding and narrow streets of the Old Town to the surviving can watch on your mobile device. All you have to do is download the OVERLY of “Pieno Centras,” (S. Daukanto str. 18) and Kaunas Garrison Officers Club fragment of the defensive wall of Vilnius, the Bastion (Bokšto str. 20), and the application from the App Store or Google Play, open the app and scan a photo of 1 2 (A. Mickevičiaus str. 19). The district of Žaliakalnis attracts numerous visitors to the place you are interested in. VILNIUS only remaining city gate of the original ten, the Gate of Dawn (Aušros Vartų str. KAUNAS Christ‘s Resurrection Basilica (Žemaičių str. 31A), which was used as a radio Let us embark on a journey along the streets of the cities and towns of Lithuania 14), with its chapel containing the miraculous painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary factory during Soviet times. Žaliakalnis (V. Putvinskio str. 22) and Aleksotas The historical centre of the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, which is listed among Kaunas, once the temporary capital of Lithuania, stands out from both Lithuanian – cobblestoned, bristling with church towers, winding along river beds and very visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. (Amerikos Lietuvių str. 6) Funiculars have been functioning for more than 80 rarely straight, just like the history of Lithuania. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, clearly reveals the centuries-long organic One more significant sacral object is situated right on the other side of the border and European cities for its copious interwar architecture (1919-1939). Its dense years and have already been acknowledged as technological monuments – a development of the city that now prides itself on having the largest Baroque of the old town, Vilnius Choral Synagogue (Pylimo str. 39), as well as the oldest concentration in the city is a unique phenomenon reflecting not only international true rarity throughout . Modern-day Kaunas is successfully undergoing old town in Central and Eastern Europe. A variety of architectural styles speak cemetery in the city, the Rasos Cemetery. Bauhaus tendencies but also peculiar Lithuanian stylistics. It should come as no the transformation from a temporary capital to a contemporary one; however, not not only of the history of the city but also of its cultural mosaics – brick Gothic The most interactive museum in Lithuania the Centre for Civil Education surprise that Kaunas has been selected as the Capital of European Culture for through its administrative status but also through its identity and viability. The reminds of the Hanseatic cities, Renaissance courtyards exhibit the contribution 2022. The city has received the label of European Heritage, has been selected as (Totorių str. 28) located near the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania city has not forgotten such heroes from the past as Japanese diplomat Chiune of Italian architects, the abundant heritage of relates to UNESCO City of Design and seeks to be listed among UNESCO World Heritage is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to save time to explore the exhibitions of Sugihara who helped thousands of during World War II – the House of intense activities of the Jesuits, the towers and temples of different confessions Sites. the Money Museum (Totorių str. 2/8) based in the same street, the Museum of Sugihara (Vaižganto str. 30) currently operates in the building of the former LET PHOTOS SPRING TO LIFE! illustrate devotion to other gods, whereas Classicist palaces are living proof that In the 14th century, (Pilies str. 17), constructed entirely from brick, Genocide Victims (Aukų str. 2A) revealing the painful history of the country and Consulate of Japan. - Download the OVERLY app from the App Store or Google Play; the aristocracy of Vilnius followed the trends of Western Europe. The medievally had already been erected at the confluence of the largest rivers in Lithuania, the Kaunas opens up its artistic spaces to everyone – the Mykolas Žilinskas Art - Start the app and scan a photo in an information block; the National Gallery of Art (Konstitucijos av. 22) in the new artery of the capital romantic streets of Vilnius have always echoed with the voices of numerous Neris and Nemunas. It is believed that following the establishment of the office Gallery (Nepriklausomybės sq. 12) contains the Museum for the Blind – is not - While scanning, make sure other photos do not get into the frame; nations and religions. Even today, openness to diverse nations, cultures, religions just across the river. of Hanseatic merchants in the House of Perkūnas (Aleksoto str. 6), Kaunas - If you want to watch a video after removing your phone from the photo, just click a square. The Neris River leads you back to the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul (Antakalnio afraid of new forms of expression, e.g. the Pink Elephant graffiti (E. Ožeškienės and forms of expression is a calling card of modern Vilnius. played a vital role in the trade of the country for an entire century. A viewing str. 18-18A) or the graffiti (Jonavos str. 3), and attracts visitors str. 1), the most prominent Baroque temple in Vilnius famous for its grandiose Old Wiseman The legendary Šventaragis Valley at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnelė platform installed on the roof of the Jesuit Monastery (Rotušės sq. 7-9) offers with such original and world-renowned objects as the Museum of Devils (V. interior decorations, located a short distance away from the Old Town. Rivers has remained the heart of Vilnius. Where there once was a sacred Pagan splendid views of Kaunas Old Town including its symbol the Town Hall of Kaunas Putvinskio str. 64). site, the Classicist Vilnius Archcathedral Basilica now stands (Katedros sq. 2). A (Rotušės sq. 15), Gothic Vytautas the Great Church (Aleksoto str. 3) and St.

4 TRAKAI 6 NERINGA 8 DRUSKININKAI Trakai is the flagship of Lithuanian cultural tourism. The legendary residence of Neringa, the , is situated on the Curonian Spit listed among Druskininkai, a spa town with a history dating as far back as 1794, is known not only the rulers of Lithuania, the lakes and their picturesque shorelines, the heritage of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Neringa consists of several settlements scattered for its springs, therapeutic mud and clean air but also for various forms of the Karaites and aristocratic life are just a few of the many values concentrated along the great dunes dating back to the times of the Curonians – Alksnynė, entertainment such as a year-round ski resort, the only cable car in Lithuania and in this place. Juodkrantė, Pervalka, Preila and Nida. the biggest water park in the . The bridges over Galvė Lake lead to , a true relic dating back Juodkrantė was the first settlement to develop seaside resort traditions in the 19th The gentle microclimate prevailing throughout the year is ideal for a long stroll to the glorious 15th-century Lithuania, which houses the Trakai History Museum. century. The Block of Villas reflecting the architectural tendencies characteristic along one of many walking paths. The main walking trail leads from Vijūnėlė Park The Sacral Art Exposition (Kęstučio str. 4) in the Chapel of the Dominican of European resorts is living proof of that. Some villas still offer accommodation for around Druskonis Lake and Vijūnėlė Pond. In spring, the park turns into the sea of Monastery in the territory of , known as the Great Castle, holiday-makers. The Nida Fisherman’s Ethnographic Homestead (Naglių str. 4) blooming narcissuses with more than 220,000 blossoms! The preserved heritage is worth seeing. Trakai Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary relates the story of the everyday life of the old Curonians. Find 82 weathervanes of Druskininkai wooden architecture reminds its guests of the history of the spa (Birutės str. 5), funded by Vytautas the Great, is located in the centre of the old from old wooden boats called Kurenkahns exhibited along the quay of the town. The M. K. Čiurlionis Memorial Museum (M. K. Čiurlionio str. 35) located capital of Lithuania. Another significant liturgical site of Trakai is the house of Curonian Lagoon. Each of them contains a certain symbolic code reflecting the in the paternal home of painter and composer M. K. Čiurlionis, in the old part of worship (Karaimų str. 30) of the Karaites, who have resided here since dreams and worries of fishermen. The silhouette of red-brick Nida Evangelical- Druskininkai offers some insight into the works, activities and family history of the the 15th century (closed for reconstruction until 2020). There is also the Karaite Lutheran Church (Pamario str. 37) rises above the Curonian Lagoon. Next to it genius. Spa Park located at the very heart of the town attracts a lot of people for Ethnographic Museum (Karaimų str. 22) in the vicinity. On the other side of the is the Ethnographic Cemetery of Nida with its authentic wooden grave markers its beautiful sculptures, flower bed arrangements and the famous Druskininkai lake you will find Užutrakis Manor Estate (Užutrakio str. 17). The park of exquisite – krikštai. The Thomas Mann Memorial Museum (Skruzdynės str. 17) is located Musical Fountain. The Tree Cake Museum based in Jaskonys invites its guests beauty designed by Eduard Fransua Andre has become one of the most popular in the summerhouse built in the typical style of Neringa architecture where the to take part in the baking process of the cake included into the culinary heritage places for a romantic getaway. writer used to spend his summers and write. of Lithuania as well as to see a record-size tree cake.

3 KLAIPĖDA 5 PALANGA 7 BIRŠTONAS The only port city of Lithuania, referred to as Memel by German crusaders and Seaside resort Palanga has a lot to offer to everybody. Make sure to discover the “Homestead by salty water” (Birsten) – this is how Birštonas was referred to by now bearing the Samogitian name of Klaipėda, is distinguished not only for the romantic side of Palanga to find out why many European noble families chose this crusaders in the Middle Ages and 500 years later, a spa town was established in th th spirit of freedom typical of port cities but also for its distinctive 18 and 19 - resort for their holidays. The rumours of the healing effect of Palanga pine forests this cosy location encircled by the looping Nemunas River. Mineral springs rich century fachwerk (slope-roofed) architecture revealing the rich history of the city. and the spread far beyond the borders of Lithuania! in bromine, clean air and a healing climate have to this day remained the main The most beautiful fachwerk buildings are located along the streets of Aukštoji, The history of Palanga as a seaside resort is closely related to the name of Counts advantages of the town. Bažnyčių, Sukilėlių and Daržų in the Old Town of Klaipėda. In the centre of the Tyszkiewicz. This noble family transformed Palanga into a contemporary resort Built in the middle of the 19th century and surrounded by lush greenery, city next to the Blacksmiths’ Museum (Šaltkalvių str. 2) there is an active smithy! according to the example of Western Europe. They initiated the construction Birštonas Kurhaus enhances further the atmosphere of a historical spa town. Cobbled streets lead to the heart of the Old Town – Theatre Square, surrounded of the Kurhaus (Grafų Tiškevičių av. 1) and intricate wooden villas – one of The Yellow Pump-Room (B. Sruogos str. 3) hiding in the shade of the trees offers by the buildings of the Klaipėda Drama Theatre (Teatro str. 2), with a sculpture them called Anapilis houses the Palanga Resort Museum (Birutės av. 34A) – the legendary mineral water “Vytautas.” The name selected by writer Juozas Anne of Tharau erected in commemoration of poet Simon Dach. The Castle equipped bathing-places and alleys and promoted cultural life of the resort. The Tumas-Vaižgantas brings memories of the glorious times when the castle of the Museum (Pilies str. 4) in authentic underground corridors of the former fort at jewel of Palanga is Birutė Park designed by famous French landscaper Eduard monarch of the Grand stood on the hill in Birštonas (Vytautas the site of Klaipėda Castle presents the history of the city dating back to the 13th century. Next to the castle site, you will find the mysterious Black Ghost sculpture. Fransua Andre. At the centre of the park, the Neo-Renaissance palace of the Hill) and his hunting areas extended in all directions. Visit the Kneipp Garden Take a short trip by ferry and you will find yourself in Smiltynė. Visit the Lithuanian houses the Palanga Museum (Vytauto str. 17). Palanga designed according to the principles promoted by German Sebastian Kneipp Sea Museum (Smiltynės str. 3) at the northernmost point of the Curonian Spit. is unimaginable without its Sea Bridge (470m) stretching out into the distance with its reflexology path and other hydrotherapic treatments to boost immunity. The expositions and aquariums of one of the most popular Lithuanian museums above the murmuring waters and offering picturesque views into the horizon. A Take a walk along the quay of the Nemunas River (2km) not only to gaze upon the present the flora and fauna of the Baltic Sea as well as the history of navigation viewing platform in the tower of Palanga Church of Assumption of the Blessed flowing waters but also to get to Birštonas Central Park with the unique Mineral and the dolphinarium offers spectacular dolphin shows. Virgin Mary (Vytauto str. 51) unveils the beauty of the town from a bird’s-eye view. Water Steaming Tower (Algirdo str. 21) for outdoor inhalations.

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