10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LITHUANIA IN 2021
Do you have plans of visiting Lithuania this year? Will you love to explore this beautiful
country? If yes then you should walk with me on this trip to Lithuania 2021. Lithuania
is located in within the center of Europe, washed by the baltic sea, covered with dense
forest, meandering rivers and lakes. Lithuania has and epitome of respect for its tradition
and culture. In fact, tourism in Lithuania is on a rise. There is a variety of reasons
why you should visit Lithuania and many travelers and getting this already so you should not
be left out. There is a little of everything for every kind of traveler. It doesn't matter
if you like to go to the historically significant spots, culinary capitals, or remote nature
retreats, everything is available. So, you should add Lithuania to your travels this
year. Today Grace media presents 10 reasons why you should you should Lithuania in 2021.
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10. IT IS AFFORDABLE TO LIVE IN LITHUANIA Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, regularly
ranks as one of the cheapest cities breaks in Europe, 2020 was a very tough year financially
speaking many of us had to cancel trips and not all of us got our money back hours were
cut jobs were lost and priorities shifted even so many people are nonetheless feeling
an overwhelming desire to make up for a lost time in terms of travel and have been left
with a much tighter budget than usual. Fortunately, Lithuania is a destination which has a whole
lot to offer and yet remains extremely budget-friendly comfortable accommodations can be found for
under 40$ a night. Also, you can have a delicious meal for just 30 dollars a day. From public
transportation and museums to beer Lithuania is a destination where your savings go the
extra mile so if you are a traveler on budget, then you will love the affordability of Lithuania.
9. HISTORIC TRADE KERNAVE Kernave Traces back ancient civilizations.
To go back to the very old times of Lithuania, you will you have to visit Kernavė, the distinctive
site, which traces back the unique and extinct cultural tradition and civilization. It boasts
the Baltic States only complex of five mounds. Moreover, Kernavė is Lithuania’s ancient
capital. Traces of unique cultures from the tenth millennium BCE to early Middle Ages
are found in Kernavė. During the early centuries after Christ, Pajauta Valley experienced formation
of large settlements with mounds used for defense. Mounds, as the main type of the pro-historic
settlement, functioned in Lithuania from the Bronze Age too late. Though the history of
this land and its people stretch back millennia the cultural reserve and archaeological site
of cairnavi located in eastern Lithuania is home to the remains of human settlements dating
back a staggering ten thousand years these include burial sites ruins and monuments representing
various time periods spanning the late paleolithic period up to the 14th century in medieval
times. Kera Kernave nevi actually served as the state capital back when the land was known
as the grand duchy of Lithuania today the rich history of the area coupled with a variety
of folk festivals makes kern navy a popular tourist destination.
8. LOCAL CUISINE Lithuania foods are delicious, hearty, filling
and definitely comfortable. If you are not familiar with Lithuanian food, I suggest that
you aren’t alone in that regard like much of Lithuanian culture the cuisine gets little
recognition internationally but take a trip to this eastern European country and you’ll
find plenty of tasty dishes to salivate. Over the locals are big on tradition and it comes
through in their cooking they’ve been preparing and perfecting time-honored recipes for centuries
like their neighbors in the Baltics Lithuanians have found many ways to get creative with
potatoes beets bread and meat easily. The country’s most famous dish is sepe lune,
a potato dumpling filled with meat shell tea bars. Its national dish is ceprlina, dumplings
made from potatoes and pork. Another dish you should try at Lithuania is a cold beet
soup, a description that really doesn’t do the flavor justice pastries pickles hearty
rye bread pea soup and a cake cooked on a spit called chaotic. Lithuania is a paradise
for foodies looking to try new things. 7. THE HILL OF CROSSES
Lithuania has got some rather distinctive attractions and among its most famous is the
hill of crosses for the devoutly Christian. it’s a must-visit religious site that surely
inspires as a testament of faith it’s also a symbol of rebellion that dates back to the
1830s with over 100 000 crosses. The Hill of Crosses is Jurgaičiai Mound overgrown
with innumerable crosses. Supposedly, this is the place where an ancient Lithuanian castle
used to stand. The Soviet government had started to destroy the Hill of Crosses, but without
success as new crosses continued appearing. Today the Hill of Crosses is the spiritual
sanctuary of many Catholics. Here, there is no church nor a sacred picture or graves like
in other holy places. It amazes the whole world with expression of prayer. Written sources
first refer to crosses ‘growing’ on the hill more than one and a half century ago.
You can hear the rosary beats strung over the crosses rattle against one another the
crosses are so heavily layered on top of one another that it can feel downright claustrophobic
but really, it’s the perspective of the individual traveler that will decide what
sort of feeling the hill ultimately inspires if you like unconventional attractions though
Lithuania also has a hill of witches complete with spooky local legends. In 1993, Pope John
Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses. John Paul II also put-up a cross here – the symbol
of love to humanity. All visitors crave for leaving their little cross here in token of
hopes and dreams which come true. 6. UNIQUE LOCAL CULTURE AND TRADITION
Lithuanians are welcoming people who seemingly never need an excuse to get together and celebrate.
Lithuanians are a festive bunch in Cepeda, for example the annual sea festival which
lasts three days at the end of July is such a joyous community-centric event that it’s
colloquially referred to as summer Christmas the greatest showcase of traditional Lithuanian
art and culture, however, is the song festival a UNESCO recognized event and national celebration
this festival of song and dance brings together tens of thousands of people for one massive
display of Lithuanian pride it’s only held once every four years however so if this is
your top priority you’ll want to wait until 2022, said with the Lithuanian calendar being
so jam-packed with cultural events you’ll see plenty of singing and dancing should you
visit in 2021. Lithuania also has a distinctive music and dance traditions. They have original
music instruments which you won’t find anywhere else: daudytė (embouchure aerophone), long
shepherd’s horn audible dozens of kilometers away or wooden bells – wooden cow bells
attached to a frame and beaten with sticks. All year-round Lithuanian cities and towns
host many traditional festivals. It’s always fun and exciting here so you should not miss
out. 5. NATIONAL PARKS
Lithuania is blessed when it comes to the natural beauty of its countryside. Good enough
the Lithuanian government recognizes the importance of protecting the environment. Its estimated
that nearly one-third of the country is covered by forests and despite. Lithuania’s relatively
small size, an estimated 17 percent of all land is protected. The country boasts 402
nature reserves 30 regional parks and five national parks. The Aukstaitija National Park
encompasses 126 lakes and 154 square miles of land as you walk amidst the trees and wildflowers
exploring the park. You may even spot some of the local wildlife including elk and boar
lm yemaitiya national park is a popular destination for windsurfing and is known for its biodiversity
zukia national park for its part combines natural beauty with historic sites like the
14th-century town of mere Kenya. If you are a lover of nature then this is the ideal site
for you. Before we continue, please take five seconds to leave a like on the like button,
subscribe and turn on your notification. 4. HOT AIR BALLOONS
Vilnius is one of the few European capitals which can be viewed from a hot air balloon.
What is also amazing is that air balloons can take off and land in the very heart of
the city. As I earlier mentioned, Lithuania is stunning while it’s an absolute pleasure
exploring its forests and historic sites on foot you really need a bird’s-eye view to
fully appreciate just how picture-perfect Lithuania really is. The popularity of hot
air balloon rides makes this perspective a fairly easy one to get some of the most popular
areas in which to take flight are around the capital city of Vilnius and Dothraki castle.
Even if a hot air balloon ride has never held much appeal for you, I think you might change
your tune when you see them gently floating on the horizon photographer, trust me, you
will feel like they’ve gotten their money’s worth. The views are truly spectacular and
captivating. Also, there are unexpected discoveries. The flight on an air balloon above Vilnius
will leave you with the most remarkable impressions and will give the chance to look at the narrow
streets of Vilnius old town from a bird’s eye view. You’ll discover a different Vilnius
than you’ve known walking. You’ll have a brilliant memory from your stay in Lithuania.
3. THE SANDY BEACHES OF THE CURONIAN SPIT. Sand in the middle of Europe sounds unbelievable
right? But it is a reality. This is a UNESCO world heritage site, national park and an
all-around beautiful destination. Lithuania’s Korean spit is not to be missed extending
from the town of Klaipeda which is worth checking out in its own right. The Curonian Spit is
61miles long, a sandbar that has become one of Lithuania’s most popular vacation spots
with locals and international travelers alike. The uninterrupted beach rolling sand dunes
seafood, cute towns, tiny fishing villages and pine tree forests make the Curonian spit
felik and escape from real life, a beautiful one at that. The unique Neringa resort located
on the Curonian Spit stretches for even 50 kilometres connecting the settlements of Juodkrantė,
Preila, Pervalka and Nida. Nida dunes leave all visitors astounded. Standing on the peak
of dunes you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view, hills of white sand and waves of the Baltic,
the verdure of pine-trees and calm Curonian Lagoon. Neringa enchants with tranquill. It
is a place for yatchmen. Strolling along the seacoast, holidaymakers can find Lithuanian
gold – amber rinsed ashore by the waves of the Baltic. By the way, Nida boasts the
highest number of sunny days. There are many ways to approach the spit but more active
travelers should consider renting bicycles it’s a great way to see everything that
this remarkable part of Lithuania has to offer. You definitely won't want to miss a ride to
this amazing site. 2. TRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE
This is a castle surrounded by a lake like figure but of a fairy tale or fantasy novel
how it didn’t whine up getting used as a filming location for a game of thrones. You
will never know but ask anyone who’s already been there and the comparison is sure to come
up located in track. Historical national park thraki castle raises from lake galley as a
testament to the long and storied history of the area. The castle which was built in
the 14th century had fallen into disrepair over the years but it’s been lovingly restored
and now plays host to a museum epic and accessible only via a footbridge turaki castle. It feels
like a journey back in time in addition to its conveniently location of less than 20
miles from the capital city of Vilnius speaking of which.
1. VILNIUS This old town is one of the most beautiful
and largest of about 360ha with over 1,500 buildings and most exquisite old towns in
Central and Eastern Europe and the most northernmost capital city which took over the architectural
styles of old Southern and Western Europe. This capital city has a lot to offer. It might
not be populated like Paris or Tokyo; Vilnius distinguishes itself in its own unique ways
for example how many cities contain an independent micro-republic? Bourjois is a neighborhood
an artist haven that declared its independence on April 1, 1998. it’s not so much a genuine
bid at political autonomy but rather a statement of its governing bohemian spirit. Its existence
however helps us to better understand Vilnius as a whole it’s a youthful spirited and
fun-loving city that contradictory as it might seem is equally defined by its old-world charm’s
historic architecture and timeless appeal. The old town is spectacular but it’s the
boutique’s restaurants pubs guesthouses. This town has Assorted architectural styles.
Vilnius ensembles of churches and palaces reflect Italian renaissance and baroque, the
Russian Byzantine style, Jewish elements and even traces of pagan structures. Vilnius also
has a Montmartre of its own – the Užupis Republic, the Mecca of artists with different
galleries and art performances. In 1994, Vilnius old town was included into the UNESCO World
Heritage List for tremendous impact on Eastern European culture and architecture, preserved
impressive complexes of Gothic, renaissance, baroque and classicist buildings, the structure
of a medieval city and natural environment. So, you shouldn't miss this site.
And that was the rundown of 10 reasons why you should visit Lithuania. The ball is in
your court, choose any these sites and visit, trust me, you will amazing memories of this
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