This is one of the countries formerly belonging to the USSR, which has earned a belief as newly established country, but in reality it is a country with traditions that have lasted hundreds of years.

Indeed Lithuania is a country recently, the first document appointing the country as such dates back to 1009, for more than a thousand years. Lithuania This has given an extensive history that is worth a great tourist attraction. But also its natural wealth is one of the main attractive of the country.

The cities of Kedainiai, Kaunas, Klaipeda and Vilnius accounts are the most historical heritage, and as such most concentrated tourist activity that concentrates the country.

Although not a popular figure we can surprise even taking into account the shape that you’re used to seeing in Europe, Lithuania is the true center of the continent.

The city of Vilnius is the capital with more than half a million inhabitants, is considered the most beautiful city, the country developed and maintained and has a ready infrastructure for tourism establishments hotels, restaurants and good transport. Its creation dates from 1323, allowing it to hold one of the richest historical centers of Europe, which since 1994 is considered World Heritage by UNESCO.

Some of the major landmarks of the city are the churches of San Francisco and San Bernardo or the church of Santa Ana which is considered a benchmark in the Gothic style. The castle Gedimidas is one of the main symbols of the city, which is named after the founder of the city. Other churches such as San Pablo and San Pedro are also particularly important for the large number of works that house inside.

But not all historic buildings, the city has an atmosphere that invites you to stroll through its streets, many of them special charm and being near the center tend to end up in small charming spots. In Lithuania, the beer is very important so there are many local focus in this drink is very common and the preparation of many dishes using it. Vilnius is also the commercial and economic engine of the country, so you’ll find most modern neighborhoods with tall, modern buildings and plenty of shopping areas.

As we have clarified Vilnius is not the only city worth a visit in Lithuania, in fact their own country’s forests are in themselves an exceptional excuse to travel between the cities and in the process lost a bit on a visit in the strictest nature.

The city of Kaunas, also has great importance in the country, in fact the second largest global player with more than 400 thousand inhabitants, but also has become a reference for its concerts and other cultural activities which houses during different times of the year. Of course also includes buildings of special importance, but certainly its main attraction is its cultural festivals like the International Modern Dance Festival, the festival “Kaunas Jazz” or the day of the City.

Lithuania also has some good beaches, mainly in the city of Klaipeda where we can find small beaches of white sand that often receive many tourists in the warmer months. This city lives almost exclusively on tourism and it is an area with many hotels and sought in the search engines booking Hotel.

As we Lithuania is a small country with a rich culture, we often focus on the countries largest and most important or most relevant features and this makes us forget the smaller countries that also have a great interest.