Tue, 17 May 2016
Литва расположена в восточной части Балтийского
and borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Russian
Federation. The population of this small Baltic country
3.1 million inhabitants, most of whom are represented
Lithuanians (more than 80%). Besides them, Russians live in Lithuania, Poles,
Belarusians and other nationalities. Main part
population (about 80%) refers to the Roman Catholic Church, also
Orthodox, Lutherans, Jews live in the country,
Sunni Muslims and others. The national currency of Lithuania is lit.
(Lt).
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Lithuania – the capital and major cities
The capital of Lithuania is an ancient and beautiful Vilnius, a place
concentrating political, economic, cultural and scientific
country life. Today, there are about 542.2 thousand inhabitants.
Vilnius Old Town included in the list of world objects
cultural heritage of unesco. Other significant cities of Lithuania –
Kaunas, Klaipeda, Šiauliai, Panevezys. Great value for
economic and cultural life of the country also have resorts:
Palanga, Neringa, Druskininkai and Birštonas.
Lithuania – holidays and tours
Tours to Lithuania are always in demand among tourists.
Beautiful nature, healing mineral springs, clean
sea air on the Baltic coast and a large number
attractions provide an opportunity for health and for
fascinating pastime. Lithuania offers tourists
educational tours, as well as beach and medical
tourism. In addition, you can make a combined tour
suggesting a visit to the neighboring Baltic states.
For therapeutic tourism, Lithuania has sanatoriums that
unique in that their locations are observed
natural access to the surface of mineral waters and mud. AT
Lithuanian health resorts effectively cure cardiovascular,
pulmonary and skin diseases, as well as diseases of the spine and
thyroid gland.
Lovers of beach tourism and outdoor activities
The Baltic Sea is waiting for numerous hotels, campgrounds, recreation centers with
various types of marine entertainment. Lithuanian resorts
are the best place for family holidays with children, since
constant light clouds and sea breeze save vacationers from
sweltering heat.
No less popular are sightseeing tours to Lithuania. First of all,
туристы стремятся увидеть ATильнюс, его средневековые замки, музеи и
architecture. However, many attractions are located and
other cities of Lithuania, and, given its small territory, it is possible for
a very short time see numerous cultural values and
plunge into the atmosphere of the national color of this amazing
countries of amber.
Lithuania – attractions
The main attractions of the country are concentrated in its
historic cities with beautiful ancient architecture. Before
всего, это ATильнюс с его Старым городом, где можно увидеть
buildings erected in the 15-16 centuries. AT столице стоит
See Cathedral Square with the Cathedral, a chapel
Аушрос ATартай со знаменитой иконой Девы Марии, ATильнюсский
University, which is one of the oldest European higher
educational institutions, the church of sv. Анны, ATяркяйский дворец. Unforgettable
впечатления оставляет посещение символа ATильнюса – башни Гядиминаса
with a viewing platform.
Kaunas is the second largest and largest Lithuanian city.
Here you can see old examples of Gothic architecture,
such as the Kaunas castle or the house of Perkunas, or baroque,
which is represented by the monastery of the Camadolians, the town hall and
Jesuit church. A striking legacy of the Renaissance is the Palace
Princes Masalsky.
AT Тракае, одной из древних литовских столиц, можно посетить
Trakai Castle, one of the most popular historical and
architectural monuments of Lithuania. AT разное время он был
defensive fortress, prison, and today it is a museum and a place
holding various festivals. You can also walk in Trakai
Dominican monastery and get acquainted with the houses of the Karaites,
visit the Church of the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church of the Nativity
Holy Mother of God and visit the ethnographic exhibition of Karaites.
The city of Kernave is also among the objects of the world
heritage protected by UNESCO. Here you can visit
Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve, and if you come to the city
in July, you can get to the “Days of Living History” and with your own eyes
see the working conditions of medieval artisans and try
Old Lithuanian dishes.
Lithuania is proud of its national parks: Aukstaitija,
Dzukii, Samogitia, Curonian Spit and Trakai historical
national park.
Lithuania – weather (climate)
The climate on the Lithuanian seacoast, the rest of the country
– moderately continental. In summer, the average temperature is
+ 20 ° C, in winter it drops to -4 ° C.
Погода в Литве сейчас:
Lithuania – kitchen
The most popular product in Lithuania is potatoes. Out of him
prepare many delicious national dishes, for example, zhemaychu –
pancakes from boiled potatoes with meat filling, vedori – stuffed
grated potatoes and pork bacon, plotsteinis – potato
pudding, as well as the favorite dish of Lithuanians – zeppelinay, national
cone-shaped potato dumplings with the most varied
stuffing.
Meat is most often used for pork, which is consumed in
fried, boiled or stewed. Smoked pig tails and ears
– a very popular beer snack, the favorite variety of which is
Lithuanians is Svyturys. Another famous Lithuanian snack to
beer – smoked eel. Try it and other national dishes.
Lithuanian cuisine can be in many cafes, however, in order
in order to appreciate its authentic taste, it is better to choose not large for lunch
tourist restaurant, and a cozy home institution where you do not
only tasty and inexpensively fed, but also will offer excellent tincture
from local herbs and honey.
Lithuania – interesting facts
Lithuanians are polite, calm and hospitable, many are good
speak Russian. However, tourists traveling around the country
must remember to cross private property borders without
the owner’s permissions cannot be here;
various sanctions, up to expulsion from the country.
It is also prohibited to visit nature reserves without permission.
Directorate, except for some established routes.
AT литовских заведениях принято оставлять чаевые в размере 10%, в
Taxi – round up the amount.
Being in Lithuania, it is necessary to buy items from
amber, wood and ceramics for which this country is famous, as well as
famous Lithuanian tinctures and balsams.
Lithuania – visa application
Lithuania is a party to the Schengen Agreement, therefore for
trips there need a Schengen or a national Lithuanian visa.
To get it, you need to contact the Lithuanian Embassy and
provide a valid passport and a questionnaire with the necessary
documents, and pay a consular fee of 35 euros.
Lithuanian tourist visa, which since its issuance is
valid for 30 days, allows you to stay in the country until
10-14 days with a single entry into the country. With a Schengen visa you can
enter Lithuania for six months from the date of its issuance and stay
with the country up to 3 months.
Lithuania – Embassy
The Lithuanian Embassy in Moscow is located in Borisoglebsk
lane, house 10. You can call there by phone (495) 785-86-05,
to the consular department – (495) 785-86-25.
Map of Lithuania
