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Historical and cultural division : Aukstaitija [ Central and Northeastern Lithuania ], Dzukija [ Southeastern Lithuania ], Suvalkija [ Southwestern Lithuania ] and Zemaitija [ Northwestern Lithuania ].

Municipalities in Lithuania : Alytus, Birsionas, Druskininkai, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Marijampole, Neringa, Palanga, Panevezys, Siauliai.

Forty percent of Lithuania's population live in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Alytus, Panevėžys, and Šiauliai.

Capital City of Luthuania: Vilnius


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Car Rental Lithuania 

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Holiday Homes / Apartments

  Natalex Apartments ****, Pylimo, Traku, Arkliu, Lvovo, Boksto, Vilnius
Located in the charming historical centre of Vilnius, these spacious apartments are ideal for leisure and business travellers who require comfort, privacy and independence.

  Lauku celotajs   -   Baltic Country Holidays
Self-catering cottages, Country houses, Castles, Guest houses, Camping

Hotels Lithuania

  Hotels in Lithuania   -   Hotel Guide Lithuania
Hotels in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Palanga, Druskininkai, Avižieniai.

  Hotels in Vilnius

  Ramada Vilnius ****, Subaciaus 2, Vilnius
Located in the most beautiful part of Vilnius, in the very centre of the Old Town, just in front of the famous Lithuanian National Philharmonics and with 2 theatres around the corner. The hotel is also 200 metres away from Vilnius Town Hall and in the surrounding area, there are plenty of cosy restaurants, souvenir and fashion shops, museums and exhibition halls.

  

 
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National Parks

  National Parks

Travel Agents / Tour Operators




  Norvista UK   -   Experts on travel to the Baltic Republics

  Scantours UK
Independent tour operator. Here you will find many flexible, good value holiday ideas and arrangements.



Travel Guides Lithuania / Related books

Travel Guides Lithuania  [ amazon.co.uk ]

  Dorling Kindersley   -   

Lithuania (Bradt Travel Guide)
Gordon McLachlan (Author)
Lithuania is an invaluable guide for planning a trip in this most hospitable of European countries. Some of the many attractions featured are: the atmospheric Hill of Crosses at Siauliai, the charming seaside town of Palanga and the provincial town of Kaunas with its museums and botanical gardens. For those seeking a tranquil retreat by the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Spit National Park is well covered, with its town of Nida perched amongst a wilderness of dunes. An overview of the country's chequered history is provided in addition to all the information necessary to create the perfect itinerary.
Paperback: 320 pages; Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 5 edition (15 Mar 2008); ISBN-10: 1841622281; ISBN-13: 978-1841622286.

Lithuania 2007 (Michelin National Maps)
Map; Publisher: Michelin Maps (8 Jan 2007); ISBN-10: 2067128450; ISBN-13: 978-2067128453.

Transport / How do I travel to Lithuania

Lithuania isbordering with Belarus, Latvia, Poland and Russia [ Kaliningrad ]

  Vilnius Airport
  Kaunas Airport
  Palanga Airport

  

 
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  Airline Tickets Lithuania / Bargain Flights 
Flight tickets Lithuania, price comparison possible

  LitRail   -   Lithuanian Railways

 
Travel by bus or coach to Lithuania.

  Scandlines   -   ferry line Lithuania
  Silja Lines   -   ferry line

  Autobusai
  Roads in Lithuania

  Maps.lt   -   Map of Lithuania   -   City maps and Villages
  Online Maps [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection Europe ]


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  Tourist Board Lithuania   -   Official Lithuanian Travel Guide
Culture | Accommodation | Transport | Tours | Activities | Leisure | Catering | Information | Booking

  Vilnius   -   Capital City of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Republic of Lithuania.

  Aukstaitija / Highlands   -   Central and North-Eastern Lithuania
Close to borders with Latvia and Belarus. Cradle of the Lithuanian state and nation.
Cities in the highlands of Lithuania: Vilnius, Kaunas, Kernave, Trakai
  Dzukija / Dainava   -   South-Eastern Lithuania
  Lithuania Minor / Prussian Lithuania
  Suvalkija / Sudovia   -   South-Western Lithuania
  Zemaitija / Samogitia / Lowlands   -   North-Western Lithuania   -   Samogitia
The major part of Samogitia is located on Western Upland. Lowlands which are referred in its name are on the border between Samogitia and Eastern Lithuania, along Nevėžis river.
Counties: Kaunas County, Panevezys County, Siauliai County, Taurage County; and Telsiai County.

  Alytus County
  Kaunas County
  Klaipeda   -   district
Klaipeda district is famous for its inimitable water resources, therefore it is sometimes called the kingdom of Neptune. The Nemunas is the biggest river of Lithuania flowing through the whole country and disgorging into The Curonian Bay, that is an integral part of nature and which is extended to the seacoasts in the East and Neringa peninsula in the West. The river Minija is the biggest river of the region flowing from the North to East and disgorging into the Curonian Bay. Small boats, yachts and motor launches are often used as means of communication that allows to experience unbelievable adventures and unforgettable impression of wonderful views.
Klaipeda district is located between Scandinavia and Central Europe in the West of Lithuania. The district has a border with Latvia in the North and Kaliningrad region (federation of Russia) in the South. Within the country Klaipeda district borders on Telsiai and Taurage regions. Klaipeda district is the only district of Lithuania which is located on the coast of the Baltic sea.
  Marijampole County
  Panevezis County
  Siauliai County
  Taurage County
  Telsiai County
  Utena County
  Vilnius County

  Municipality of Skuodas region
  Municipality of Kretinga region
  Municipality of town Palanga
  Municipality of Klaipeda region
  Municipality of town Klaipeda
  Municipality of town Neringa
  Municipality of Silute region

  Alytus  -  city
  Birsionas
  Druskininkai
  Kaunas   -  provisional Lithuanian capital in 1919-1940
  Kernave  -  regarded as the first permanent capital of Lithuania (13th century).
  Klaipeda
  Marijampole
  Neringa
  Palanga
  Panevezys
  Siauliai
  Trakai  - capital of Lithuania rivaling with Vilnius throughout the 14th and the 15th centuries

  Baltic Times  -  news
  Baltic news & tourist info source
Upcoming Events & Concerts / Riga Guide / Tallinn Guide / Vilnius Guide / Rave-Club Music / Maps / New Nightspots / Plane&Ferry Schedules.
  Muras Cross  -  Skuodas
The cross Muras built in memory of the first catholic missions in 1567 is worth seeing. It is built in the square of Naujamiestis (Johanesberg) in Skuodas and the cross is the oldest monument in Lithuania.
  Lietuvos Rytas
  Post Office Lithuania
  Radio and tv in Lithuania

Cuisine  -  Lithuanian recipes

  Lithuanian Cuisine
Lithuanian cuisine features the products suited to the cool and moist northern climate of Lithuania: barley, potatoes, rye, beets, greens, berries, and mushrooms are locally grown, and dairy products are one of its specialities.

  Lithuanian Traditional Food - with recipes

History of Lithuania

Independence: 6 September 1991 (from Soviet Union)

First mentioned in 1009, Lithuania grew to be a significant nation in the Middle Ages. Lithuania became an independent Grand Duchy that eventually stretched across much of Eastern Europe. In the 16th century, it joined with Poland in a personal union under one monarch as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This union remained until the partitions of Poland in 1795 when Lithuania was itself annexed by Imperial Russia.

  Lithuania's History  -  Wikipedia
Early History of Lithuania, Lublin Union, Partitions, Modern Times [ Early 20th Century, World War II, Post World War II, Post Soviet Era ]
The Baltic Revolution: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the Path to Independence 
By Anatol Lieven
World attention has focused on the newly independent Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, as they struggle to become politically and economically viable. In this book, Anatol Lieven presents an intimate and engaging portrait of the history and culture of the Baltic states from their ancient origins to their contemporary status.
Paperback 478 pages (August 18, 1994); Publisher: Yale University Press
  Eastern Borderland
Devoted to the Eastern Border Lands of the II Polish Republic
  Istorija.net  -  Forum of Lithuanian History
  Medieval Lithuania  -  devoted to the history of Lithuania in the Middle Ages
Central and Eastern Europe's medieval history cannot be fully understood without some familiarity with Lithuania's medieval history. Medieval Lithuania included also the territory of modern Belarus and the greater part of Ukraine and had strongly influenced the historical fate of Poland and the other countries in the region.
  Museums of Lithuania

Music, Arts & Culture, Events

  Lithuanian music
Folk music [ Vocal music, Folk song genres, Sutartinės, Wedding songs, War-historical time songs, Calendar cycle and ritual songs, Work songs ], Instrumental music, Classical music, Rock and popular music, Jazz music.

  Lithuanian Art Museum
The largest museum of art preservation and display in Lithuania.

  Culture of Lithuania
Ethnicity and nationality, Language, Religion, Food and lifestyle, Media and art, Architecture and housing.

  Palanga Amber Museum   -   subsidiary of the Lithuanian Art Museum
Various amber pieces comprise a major part of the museum. In total, 28,000 pieces of amber are displayed, and about 15,000 contain inclusions of insects, spiders, or plants.[14] Some 4,500 amber pieces in the museum are used for artwork and jewelry.

  Lithuanian Museum of Ancient Beekeeping
Displays various forms of bee hives.

  Lithuanian Literature
Lithuania's literature is based upon folklore tradition.


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