Bucket List 196: Lithuania!
The Road Travelled · Tales From Lithuania · Photos
Country 86/196: Lithuania. A country steeped in medieval history and culture, Lithuania’s cities are brimming with charm, with Vilnius serving as her vibrant heart. The capital boasts a UNESCO-listed Old Town, impressive cathedrals, and a thriving arts scene, while Užupis, a quirky district that declared itself an independent republic in 1997, adds an unexpected flair to the city. With panoramic views from Gediminas’ Tower and hearty, traditional cuisine in cosy taverns, Vilnius offers a perfect blend of historical landmarks, natural beauty, and cultural depth. Be sure to head to the northern countryside for an eerie visit to the Hill of Crosses, a powerful monument to the nation’s enduring resilience.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Lithuania
A Capital Adventure
January 30th, 2025 As our long weekend commenced, we left the glassy waters of Lake Galvė and the fairy-tale turrets of Trakai behind, rolling eastward to Lithuania’s buzzing capital, Vilnius. The largest of the Baltic cities—though only by a margin slim enough to be overturned by a particularly fertile weekend in Riga—we had booked a modern hotel near…
Too Cross to Handle
January 28th, 2025 Without a doubt, we began our week in Lithuania at one of Europe’s eeriest and most extraordinary ‘attractions’ though reaching it required hours of countryside lanes and bumpy farm tracks as we crossed what must be the nation’s least trafficked border with her neighbour, Latvia. As the last remnants of daylight faded on day one,…
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Lithuania
Country: 86/196 Visited: Autumn ’24
