Vilnius is the capital of the Republic of Lithuania and is the chief administrative, political, business, and cultural centre.  One seventh of the country's people live here. The eventful history of Vilnius and its varied cultures and customs over the past several years has influenced the town. The Old Town lies in the heart of the capital and is one of the largest old town centres in Europe. It is situated in a beautiful scenic valley of two rivers, Vilnia and Neris, near the ford, which was guarded by the Vilnius castle in ancient times. The architecturally rich and diverse historical spots, charming churches, mysterious monasteries and museums make Vilnius an interesting and lovely place to visit. The most beautiful parks and picnic spots are found here. No wonder then that it is popular with the tourists and the residents. Vilnius has retained several of the old monuments to this day. This largely reflects its unique nature and spirit.

Trakai is an attractive little settlement situated in the middle of five large lakes. It is one of Lithuania's former capitals and is situated 28 km west of Vilnius. Trakai is one of the most frequented historical sites in Lithuania as it is a popular spot for relaxation by the water for both the local people and visitors.  As far as Lithuania's history is concerned, it finds mention way back in the 1st millennium A.D.
There is special mention of a fortified castle constructed on the peninsula of Lake Galve in the 14th century followed by the construction of an insular castle in the 15th century, which became home to the Lithuanian Grand Dukes. An ethnic group called the Karaites later came to reside here, brought in by the Grand Duke of Vytautas. There were around 400 of them then.  It is generally believed that the 15th century Trakai enjoyed the Magdeburg Rights (town laws which regulated the autonomy granted by the ruler) too.

Many Karaite families still live in Trakai, having gracefully retained their ancient culture and rituals. In fact, it is a heritage community located in a historic place, protecting Lithuanian lineage and history. It is a beautiful place of great aesthetic landscape and importance. Its glacial scenery, ancient history and the Karaite culture have transformed it into a place of unique magnificence. The very fact that 350,000 people visit Trakai annually is proof of the fact that Trakai is a place worth visiting.

Europos Parkas is an open-air exhibition spanning an area of 55 hectares which gives artistic value to Europe's geographical centre. It was founded in the year 1991 by the Lithuanian sculptor Gintaras Karosas and was made primarily to portray the best of Lithuanian and international modern art and also an important geographic locale of the European continent. The French National Geographic Institute confirmed this in the year 1989.

An impressive monument stands at the spot of Europe's geographical centre. What is unique about this is that it mentions the name, distance and direction to every European capital in the world.

The open-air museum displays the work of over 90 artists from all corners of the world like Armenia, Canada, Croatia, Byelorussia, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Egypt, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Moldova, the Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Peru, Poland, Venezuela, and USA.

Klaipeda ranks third among the largest cities of Lithuania and is one of the most significant ports. It is situated on the east coast of Lithuania at the Curonian Strait.

Klaipeda was ruled by different nations during different periods in history. Some of the nations that ruled it were Sweden, Russia, Prussia and Germany, and so it carefully retains some ancient monuments from the past, which are quite popular with German tourists. Lithuania was also under French rule until the year 1923.

The Theatre Square, taking its name from the nearby neoclassical theatre, is located right in the middle of the old town with a fountain named Anna in front of the theatre. Local costumes and artefacts can be seen in the History Museum of Lithuania Minor.

The most interesting sights in the town of Klaipeda are the 19th century Post Office and a Clock Museum that has 18th century clocks. To locate the exceptional Maritime Museum that is located in an ancient German fort, you need to take a short ferry ride across Curonian Lagoon and reach Nida at Neringa peninsula.

Kaunas is the second largest city of the country and is reputed to be the only city that still retains most of its Lithuanian culture when compared to most other cities in Lithuania. It is located about 80 km west of Vilnius.

The Old Centre is the most impressive part of the city. It is situated between two rivers, the Neris and the Nemunas. A lot of old merchant houses dating way back to the 16th century can be seen near the Town Hall Square. Remains of the Kaunas Castle can still be seen. Also seen are a few walls and a bit of the tower, leaving the rest to the imagination.

Visitors also get to see the beautiful Cathedral from the times of Vytautas the Great. Most of what is seen now are structures from the 18th century.

The Laisves aleja or Freedom Avenue is a huge pedestrian shopping street that runs through the new town. The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, located in the background of the Nepriklasomyes Aikste (Independence Square), is one of the most beautiful sights at the end of the Freedom Avenue. Apart from this, one of the best collections of art in the Baltic States can be seen in the Mykolas Zilinskas Art Museum.

Palanga is a seaside resort of Lithuania and is popular for its white sand dune beaches, the best in the whole of the Baltic Coast. First mentioned in the 12th century, Palanga was originally a fisherman's village that also exported amber to countries like Europe and Asia through the merchant routes. Over time, with the influence of Western economy and modern standards, a lot of development has taken place here. So, not only do you get to feel at one with nature, but you also get to take advantage of all the modern comforts. You are sure to feel comfortable at the resort, with its innumerable facilities of hotels, guesthouses, pubs, cafes, bars, restaurants and casinos.

Discotheques are an added attraction. For the more adventurous vacationers, horse riding, pedal boats, bicycles, tennis courts, pools and bath complexes are also available. Cycling and hiking tracks can also be made use of whenever desired. The wild natural landscape spread over a vast area in the Palanga Regional Park attracts tourists by the hordes.

The Curonian Spit is a natural formation crafted by the waves and winds of the Baltic Sea more than 5000 years ago. In the year 1961, the separate villages of Nida, Preila, Pervalka and Juodkrante joined together to form a single unit called the town of Neringa. It was officially made into a national park in the year 1991. Everything has been protected in spite of changes in administration and rule. This is what makes it so very different and worth a visit.

About 2700 locals dwell in Neringa. Their main occupation is organising leisure activities for tourists. If sunbathing on the soft white sand tires you in summer, then you can feel the high of wind surfing, yachting, boating or biking in the Curonian Bay. You could also play a relaxed game of volleyball at the beach. At the end of the holiday season, don't worry about what sport or activity will keep you happily engaged. Discotheques, cafes, swimming pools and bars will keep you busy as well as relaxed. Neringa is a place with activities for everyone at all times of the year.

The Curonian Spit is a place to enjoy thoroughly while you have a relaxed time. New hotels have come up, attracting more and more visitors from all over the globe. Some of the more interesting places to visit are the Ethnographic Fisherman's House, The Fisherman's Business Exposition, the carved wooden sculptures at The Witches Hill, The Thomas Mann Museum and The Nizgiris Amber Gallery, The Ethnographic Cemetery, and G.D. Kuvertas' grave. Kuvertas was a forester, who was also the saviour of Neringa.

Fishing has been the vocation of most Lithuanians for many years now. Visitors to Lithuania enjoy the adventurous fishing tours. They can even try their hand at ice fishing in winter or relish smoked fish as they travel along the Baltic Coast.

Lithuania is a holiday destination you can go to at all times of the year for its scenic beauty and the fun loving nature of the people. The natural landscapes will always be there to entice you and the activities will draw you back again and again.