Lithuania – Why it’s worth exploring

Lithuanian holidays may not be on a lot of people’s ‘to-do’ lists, but maybe they should. Though not thought of as one of the most beautiful places in the world, the culture and history, going back to the people’s fight for independence from the Soviets, can provide the ingredients for an unusual and exciting holiday.

Vilnius

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Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital. Whenever I hear that name I cannot help but think of the Russian submarine Captain, played by Sean Connery, in the movie The Hunt for Red October. He spoke of his love for the city that was his home. Vilnius is considered to be a hidden gem in Eastern Europe and despite its history, the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque style buildings have held up beautifully. If you travel to Lithuania, you must go to Vilnius and see the Archcathedral Basilica, Gediminas Castle, and the Lithuanian National Museum.

In Siauilai in the northern part of the country you can visit Lithuania’s most famous attraction, the Hill of Crosses.

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This is a popular destination for religious pilgrims. The origins of the tradition are not documented, but over the years since 1832, these religious travellers have brought giant crucifixes, small crosses, carvings of the country’s patriots, and statues of the Virgin Mary to this hill. It is quite a sight.

Lithuania is on the Baltic Sea, so naturally there are some beaches. Palanga is a seaside resort that tops the list of attractions in Lithuania.

The prices are very reasonable and the beach is thought to be one of the best on the Baltic. Palanga can be quite crowded in the summers since many Lithuanians come here to holiday.

Klaipeda, also on the Baltic, is the country’s third largest city. It was originally founded by Baltic tribes and the city and its ancient castle were built in 1252. There is a lot of history to be discovered in Klaipeda. Another popular beach can be found near Klaipeda, called Smiltyne.

Holidays to Lithuania can be very easy to arrange, especially the travel. If you live or are traveling from London, you can get there by train that goes through Berlin and Warsaw. The drive is easy from Poland, Belarus, and Latvia and there are no border controls between these countries so entry is painless. If you plan to fly, you’ll probably land in Vilnius, but Palanga has a small airport. If you want all the arrangements made for you, you can sign for a tour of the country to be sure you see everything worth seeing in Lithuania.

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