Baroque grandeur and Baltic soul
Vilnius hides one of the largest old towns in Northern Europe behind a bohemian, youthful energy. The Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site covered with over 100,000 crosses, is unlike anything else on the continent. The Curonian Spit, a 98 km sand dune peninsula shared with Russia, is a UNESCO site of stark, shifting beauty. Lithuania is the most populous and most southern of the three states, with a cuisine that leans richer and more earthy.
- 01Vilnius Old Town - baroque churches, Uzupis republic
- 02Palanga - seaside resort, Amber Museum, Baltic pier
- 03Curonian Spit - sand dunes, fishing villages, amber
- 04Hill of Crosses - 100,000+ crosses, pilgrimage site
- 05Trakai - island castle on Lake Galve
Top 15 Things to Do in Lithuania
Top 15 things to do in Lithuania: Vilnius old town, Trakai castle, the Hill of Crosses, Curonian Spit dunes, Kaunas and Kernavė, ranked, with tips.
Palanga: What to Do in Lithuania's Amber Coast Resort
A practical guide to Lithuania's busiest seaside town: the long wooden pier, the amber museum in a Neo-Renaissance palace, the dune-backed beach, and how to spend a day or a weekend here.
Vilnius in Three Days: A Complete Itinerary
A day-by-day 3-day Vilnius itinerary: the old town, Užupis, Trakai's island castle, the Hill of Crosses, plus where to stay, eat, and how to budget.