Lithuania's Unmissable Essentials
Lithuania’s landmarks span medieval fortifications like Kaunas Castle and the Gothic-Renaissance Raudondvaris Manor to the poignant WWII history of the Ninth Fort. The spiritual Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai and the historic Rasu Cemetery in Vilnius offer unique cultural insights, while the Palanga Amber Museum showcases the Baltic’s "gold." Significant architectural sites include the Kaunas Cathedral Basilica and the Neo-baroque Historical Presidential Palace. The list is completed by the UNESCO-recognized Struve Geodetic Arc, marking a scientific milestone in global mapping.
A Kaunas Castle
Kaunas Castle is a medieval castle in Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania.
B Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania.
C The Ninth Fort Museum and Memorial
The Ninth Fort is a stronghold in the northern part of Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania.
D Kaunas Cathedral Basilica of apostles St. Peter and St. Paul
Cathedral Basilica of apostles St. Peter and St.
E Struve Geodetic Arc Point
The Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries…
F Rasu Cemetery
Rasos Cemetery is the oldest and most famous cemetery in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania.
G Town Hall of Kaunas
The Town Hall of Kaunas stands in the middle of the Town Hall Square at the heart of the Old Town, Kaunas, Lithuania.The structure dates…
H Raudondvaris Castle
Raudondvaris Castle, also referred to as Raudondvaris Manor, is a Gothic-Renaissance gentry residence, located in the eponymous town of…
I Historical Presidential Palace, Kaunas
The Historical Presidential Palace is a Neo-baroque building in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania that served as the Presidential Palace…
J Muzeum of amber
The Palanga Amber Museum, near the Baltic Sea in Palanga, Lithuania, is a branch of the Lithuanian Art Museum.
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