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lwhite_trip_to_lithuania_050116.pptxTrip to Lithuania
Leslie White
Rasmussen Online
Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square
Ever been to Lithuania? This is a pocket-size republic in the southernmost of Europe’s Baltic States. It is a former nation of Soviet bloc which borders Latvia, Poland, and Belarus. Located near the Belarus border is the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius famous for its primitive Old Town, successive Gothic, Revitalization and ornate architecture, and its 18th c cathedral. There are various hotels in Vilnius and we booked in at the Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square. The hotel offers world class services and facilities, the room was comfortable, and the highly qualified staff were very friendly and offered great service. To reserve a room at Kempinski Vilnius, you need to make a 50% down payment one month before the vacation and the rest of the money should be paid a week before departure.
A visit to Lithuania is incomplete without the visit to the famous religious Hill of Crosses, about 12 km north of Siauliai, northern Lithuania. As the name suggests, the hill has about 100000 crosses. This is an ancient architectural shrine, an exclusive masterpiece of folk art, whose first crosses are believed to have been erected by the families of the rebels who died in the 1831 uprising. The Hill offers tranquility and spiritual nourishment due to its sacred nature and is a pilgrimage site. It has been visited by famous people including Pope John Paul II.
The Hill of crosses
The Ninth Fort
Another historical tourist site to behold in Lithuania is the Ninth Fort in Kaunas. The Ninth Fort is part of the Kaunas Fortress constructed in the late 19th century. The fort was used as a jail and a way-station for transportation of prisoners to labor camps when the Soviet Union occupied the country. When the Nazi Germany occupied Lithuania, they used the fort for execution of the Jews and captured Soviets among others, and was commonly referred to as the Fort of Death. Inside the fort is a museum established in 1958 containing collections of historical pieces, labelled in English, related to the Soviet killings and Nazi genocide and other historical artefacts. In 1959, four cells were used for exhibition to tell of the Nazi war and crimes in the country.
Bistro 18
The best place to eat while in Vilnius is at Bistro 18 restaurant. The restaurant has a variety of items on its menu, from traditional Lithuanian foods to international meals. They offer various wines from red to white. The creamy tomato soup offered at Bistro 18 is the best. Starters include Carpaccio of Beef fillet with rocket salad and shaved Parmesan. The Bistro 18 curry is one special that you should try out, same to half of corn-fed chicken that is oven roasted and served with sweet potato mash and butter rosemary sauce main course. The food is worth every single coin you spend.
Primitive Lithuania
Lithuania is an exciting and delightful old-fashioned country to tour. It can be described as a land of water and wood, one of the gems in Europe. You will enjoy sweeping views from the Hilltop Gediminas’ Tower. It has numerous tourist sites including Orvydas stone garden, Gate of Dawn,, and Trakai Historical National Park among others. It has a spectacular Baltic coastline with matchless slice of white sand called Curonian Spit. Tens of thousands of migrating birds are lured to the lonely coastal wetlands of Lithuania. The timeworn courtyards, baroque churches, and cobbled streets make Vilnius a beguiling enclave for artists.
Conclusion
Lithuania should be your next trip destination. It is lively small country that gives you an excitement that you will never find in any modern city. You can schedule your trip during one of the festivals that range from arts to sports. Ensure that you prepare well in advance. Happy travel!
