If you dream of traveling to a European country with beautiful ancient architecture, rich history, and most importantly, affordable prices, then Lithuania is exactly what you need. Couples in love and wandering artists, lovers of educational excursions and shopping, lovers of the sea climate and mineral waters go here. In general, Lithuania is a stunning and multifaceted country, ready to give tourists a lot of vivid impressions and positive emotions.
The first place in the number of attractions is, of course, the capital of Lithuania - Vilnius. There are legends about its foundation, many of which are confirmed in medieval chronicles. The pride of Vilnius is the Old Town - a monument to several historical eras, consisting of 74 quarters and about the same number of old streets and alleys. It captivates travelers with its atmosphere of antiquity and mystery, its walls, made in a variety of architectural styles, preserve the wisdom of centuries, and to touch them means to plunge into the past for a short time. The stunningly beautiful and majestic Vilnius University is here - a unique complex of buildings where hundreds of prominent scientists and statesmen have been trained since the 16th century to the present. The capital of Lithuania has its own symbol - the proud and unconquered Gedemin Tower. This is an octagonal building, embodying the free spirit of the Lithuanian people, located in the heart of the Old City - on Castle Hill, at the foot of which is located the magnificent Cathedral Square. Nearby stands the mountain of Three Crosses. It seems especially mysterious to tourists mysterious and ominous. Perhaps their fears are not so justified, because in the old days this mountain was called Lysa.
The capital of Lithuania is also the capital of museums and religious buildings that belong to various faiths. Familiar Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches, cathedrals and chapels coexist next to the Old Believer prayer house, synagogue, kinassa and several mosques. This means that blaming Vilnius for religious intolerance and lack of spirituality is simply impossible.
Even the most diligent and curious traveler is not able to visit all the museums in Vilnius - because their number has exceeded far over fifty. This Vilnius Picture Gallery, and the Museum of Applied Arts, and the Museum of the Theater of Music and Cinema, and many more interesting exhibitions and expositions.
The capital of Lithuania is also unique in that on its territory is located the real country of Happiness - Uzupis. This is an independent state of artists, musicians and other creative personalities. Like any full-fledged power, Uzupis has its own apparatus of power, state symbols and holidays, and most importantly - a unique Constitution. Among its points one finds absolutely brilliant statements and original philosophical thoughts, such as: a person has the right to be aware of his insignificance and greatness; man has the right to encroach on eternity, man has the right not to have any rights ... In general, every self-respecting person who “has the right to be happy and unhappy” must visit this island of peace, joy, freedom and security!
Any self-respecting resident of Lithuania with great respect and reverence for the national cuisine. Despite the fact that it is truly authentic, the taste of Lithuanian dishes will seem native to almost every inhabitant of the post-Soviet space. Appetizing zeppelins and sour cream seasoned potato pancakes, tender milk soups and hearty meat and fish dishes, healing honey and aromatic herbal infusions - such a simple, yet surprisingly tasty and nutritious cuisine awaits the guests of this beautiful country.
Lithuania, a European country, is evidenced by its geographical position and numerous monuments of architecture and art. But here the minimum wage in Lithuania is still much lower than in the sisters in the European Union of France, Great Britain and Germany, and the Lithuanians prefer old, Soviet films. It is remarkable that such beautiful countries as Lithuania grow out of such contradictions and paradoxes.