By Gagan Makin
Lithuania is situated in northern Europe. During 1300s, it was the largest country but its neighboring country annexed and destroyed it in 1795. But, again Lithuania has reorganized itself and today it is amongst the fastest growing economies in the Europe. The best time for traveling Lithuania is summer and spring. The most attractive sights of Lithuania are 'hill of crosses, National Museum, Trakai Island Castle & History Museum'.
Hill of crosses is beautifully bestowed with divine beauty by the nature. When the teasing breeze breaks the silence, your heart will be definitely poured up with the bundle of emotions or it may provide you ultimate peace or remind you various sweet and sour moments. This sight will definitely make memorable Lithuania holiday. National museum is full of antique pieces of costumes, tools, weapons and jewellery which are capable to mesmerize its visitors. Trakai Island Castle is still maintaining its era old structure which was probable constructed around 1400. Probably, it is the best place to spend holidays Lithuania. Sometimes, this place is referred as 'Little Marienburg'. Trakai history museum is famous for charting history of the castle. One can make worthful its Lithuania travel by visiting these places.
Vilnius is capital of Lithuania. Holidays to Lithuania can be accessible thru road, air and train as well. Most of the European capitals are connected with Vilnius with frequent flights. International trains are also connecting Vilnius to some noted locations like Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk. Bushes may be the cheapest way to reach Lithuania. Bushes may be available here for the destinations like Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Russia and many other locations. Car rental in Lithuania is very expensive so it would be better to bring own vehicle rather than hiring a car. Cycling is also becoming very popular in Lithuania. Its pedestrian street is perhaps the longest in Europe.
Lithuania tours are mostly concentrated around the places like Kaunas and Vilnius. Kaunas is also known as battle centre. It is situated on the intersection of two large rivers which was main trade route so everyone wants to establish the supremacy at that place and fights used to take place. Vilnius is the largest and capital city of Lithuania. It is surrounded by the wall which was constructed during 1503 and 1522. It was goldedn time of Vilnius. The city wall was destroyed by Russia in 1795 and in 1812 it was seized by Napoleon. During 1915 and 1918, Lithuania was under control of Germany. In 1918, again it came under the control of Russia. In july 12, 1920; Lithuania signed a peace treaty and Vilnius was again recognized. But, same year, Poland occupied Lithuania in spite of Vilnius flourished. There were various beautiful historical monuments in Vilnius but it was destroyed by Soviet Union. Still, if you are visiting Vilnius then don't forget to visit the old town which is true witness of glorifying past of the city. Basketball is very popular game of Lithuania.
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