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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons to visit lithuania
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for this list we're looking at the most
compelling arguments as to why you
should consider booking a flight to
lithuania
in 2021 number 10
it's affordable 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 lost time in terms of travel
and have been left with a much tighter
budget than usual
thankfully lithuania is a destination
that as we'll be discussing today
has a whole lot to offer and yet remains
extremely budget-friendly
comfortable accommodations can be found
for under 40 us dollars a night while
one can eat out well on thirty dollars a
day
from public transportation and museums
to beer lithuania is a destination where
your savings go the extra mile
number 9. kernavi in 2018 the republic
of lithuania celebrated the 100th
anniversary of it declaring its
independence
that independence was actually only
restored in 1990 however and lithuania
didn't join the eu
until 2004. don't let the dates fool you
though
the history of this land and its people
stretches 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 keranevi 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
number eight the local cuisine not
familiar with lithuanian food
we suspect 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 it's sepe lunei a potato
dumpling
filled with meat shell tea bars another
must try
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
chacotis lithuania is
paradise for foodies looking to try new
things
number 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 and counting
this hill
is at once beautiful and haunting visit
on a windy day and 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 number 6
local culture a welcoming people who
seemingly never need an excuse to get
together and celebrate
lithuanians are a festive bunch in
clepeda 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 that
being 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
number 5. national parks lithuania is
blessed when it comes to the natural
beauty of its countryside
thankfully the lithuanian government
recognizes the importance of protecting
the environment
it's 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 aux station 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
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
number four hot air balloons as
previously 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
thankfully 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 thraki castle both of which we'll be
discussing a little later
even if a hot air balloon ride has never
held much appeal for you
we think you might change your tune when
you see them gently floating on the
horizon
photographers in particular are sure to
feel like they've gotten their money's
worth
the views are truly spectacular number
three
the sand and sea of the koranian spit a
unesco world heritage site
national park and a just all-around
beautiful destination
lithuania's korean spit is not to be
missed
extending from the town of claipeda
which is worth checking out in its own
right the quranian spit is a 61 mile
long sandbar that has become one of
lithuania's most
popular vacation spots with locals and
international travelers alike
uninterrupted beach rolling sand dunes
seafood
cute towns tiny fishing villages and
pine tree forests make the coronian spit
felik and escape from real life
and a beautiful one at that 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
number two tracky island castle yes
this is a castle surrounded by a lake
like something out of a fairy tale or
fantasy novel
how it didn't wind up getting used as a
filming location for game of thrones
we'll never know
but ask anyone who's already been and
the comparison is sure to come up
located in traki historical national
park thraki castle raises from lake
galvey 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 feels like a
journey back in time
plus it's conveniently located less than
20 miles from the capital city of vilnus
speaking of which number one venus
understated though it might be venus is
a capital city with a lot to offer
it might not have the population of
tokyo the landmarks of paris or the
culinary clout of bologna but venus
distinguishes itself in its own unique
ways
for example how many cities contain an
independent micro-republic
urjopis 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
charms historic architecture and
timeless appeal
the old town is spectacular but it's the
boutiques
restaurants pubs guest houses and
welcoming locals
that will make the biggest impression do
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