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Klaipeda Created: Sunday, December 16, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Klaipeda is a city in Lithuania's coastal region where visitors can access Nida and other parts of the Curonian Spit. Klaipeda also has beaches and a small old town for visitors to enjoy.
Siauliai Created: Sunday, October 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The city of Siauliai, Lithuania, is most famous for being home to the Hill of Crosses. Find out more about Siauliai, its connection with the sun, and its related sights.
Getting to the Hill of Crosses from Vilnius Created: Sunday, October 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Getting to the Hill of Crosses from Vilnius take a bit of effort, but that effort is well worth it. The logistics are simple, and it's possible to get to the Hill of Crosses using public transporta...
Lithuanian Language Created: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Lithuanian language is the most conservative of the Baltic languages and the official language of Lithuania. Learn what you need to know about mastering the language and using it when you travel.
Lithuania Facts Created: Saturday, January 29, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Lithuania facts and information for visitors. Facts about Lithuania in the Baltic region of Europe. Travel facts, demographic facts, facts about culture and history.
Kaunas Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kaunas is Lithuania's second-largest city and an easy day trip from the capital. Visit Kaunas to get a broader sense of Lithuanian culture and history, take in a museum, and view Kaunas' reconstruc...
Historic Lithuanians Created: Sunday, February 24, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Travelers will be helped in their understanding of Lithuanian history and culture by learning the names of a handful of historic Lithuanians who were integral to the country's development.
Kaziukas Fair in Vilnius Created: Thursday, February 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kaziukas Fair in Vilnius - Lithuanian Traditional Arts and Crafts Fair and Market
Carnival in Lithuania - Uzgavenes Created: Monday, February 01, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Carnival in Lithuania - Uzgavenes Shrovetide Carnival in Lithuania
Major Cities in Eastern Europe Created: Friday, March 07, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Major cities in Eastern Europe are often the most popular tourist destinations. Plentiful opportunities to sightsee, dine, or shop present themselves in these cities.
Art Nouveau in Riga Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Latvia's Art Nouveau, or Jugendstil, architecture is one of Riga's best free attractions. View hundreds of architectural beauties exhibiting the Art Nouveau style.
Kaunas Must-See Sights Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Kaunas' must-see sights include churches, a rebuilt castle, and an old town square. Kaunas' center is small enough that it's easy to see many of its top attractions in one day.
Kaunas Museums Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Kaunas is home to an impressive number of museums. They range in topics from art to war to devils. Take time to visit those museums in Kaunas that interest you and round out your trip with interest...
Top Cities for Shopping in Eastern Europe Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Moscow, Prague, Budapest . . . top cities for shopping in Eastern Europe are often capital cities that are home to both designer boutique and souvenir shops stocked with traditional arts and crafts.
Art Nouveau in Ljubljana Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Art Nouveau, or Secessionist, architecture is plentiful in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital city. Find superb examples of Art Nouveau exteriors in the historic core of the city.
Art Nouveau Cities in Eastern Europe Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
If you love Art Nouveau, four Eastern European cities in particular are home to spectacular examples of this turn-of-the-century architectural style, also known as Jugendstil. Art Nouveau is plenti...
Art Nouveau in Prague Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Prague is home to many stunning examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Home to one of the most important Art Nouveau artists, Alphonse Mucha, it shows evidence of his touch as well. Learn where to s...
Art Nouveau in Budapest Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Budapes is well-known for its existing Art Nouveau architectural beauties. Take a tour through Budapest and see some its most famous buildings constructed in this turn-of-the-century style.
Rozengrâls Medieval Restaurant, Riga Created: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
This medieval restaurant takes diners back to the 13th century, where they can experience authentic cuisine from centuries past.
Riga's Moscow District Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga's Moscow Suburb, also known as the Letgale District, is an interesting section of the city with a long-established history The Moscow District was the site of Riga's Jewish ghetto. The Central...
Old Town Riga Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Old Town Riga is the heart of the Latvian capital. It's here that visitors to Riga can come face-to-face with Old Town's major landmarks such as the House of Blackheads and ascend to the tower of S...
Vilnius Travel Tips Created: Sunday, September 30, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Vilnius, Lithuania's capital city, is an underrated travel destination. Use these tips to enjoy your visit to Vilnius.
Uzupis Created: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Uzupis is Vilnius' self-proclaimed independent republic. This artist's haven is beautifully decayed and celebrates Uzupis Day on April 1st.
New Year's Eve in Riga Created: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
New Year's Eve in Riga - Celebrate New Year's Eve in Riga
Riga Christmas Market Created: Sunday, October 11, 2009 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga is said to be home to the tradition of decorating Christmas trees, and the annual market in Riga keeps the custom alive. You'll love browsing goods in the Latvian capital in the month of Decem...
Riga, Latvia Created: Friday, June 12, 2009 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga, Latvia - Riga
Riga's Museums Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga's museums exhibit everything from trains and automobiles to fine art, as well as describe Latvia's history, development, and culture.
Riga Black Balsam Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga Black Balsam is a dark-as-midnight liqueur that combines surprising flavors into an even more surprisingly potent drink. Riga's restaurant drinks menus offer it straight, in its black currant ...
Riga's Must-See Sights Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga's Must-See Sights are an important part of Latvia's cultural landscape. Don't miss these sights when you visit Riga!
Riga Weather Created: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Riga Weather: Temperatures and Rainfall - Get info about temps and rainfall for Riga weather. Precipitation, highs and lows, averages.
Vilnius Weather Created: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Vilnius Weather: Temperatures and Rainfall - Get temp and precipitation info for Vilnius weather. Highs and lows, rainfall, and averages.
Latvia's Regions Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Latvia's regions are designated by historic territories that were inhabited by ancient tribes. The memory of these tribes and the distinct cultural and historical phenomenon of each region creates ...