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Things to Do in Lithuania

There are 93 attractions in Lithuania. Hill of Crosses, sacred pilgrimage hill covered with thousands of crosses, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Hill of Crosses
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Hill of Crosses
Sacred pilgrimage hill covered with thousands of crosses
Monument
Trakai Island Castle
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Trakai Island Castle
Medieval island castle and Lithuanian historical landmark
Castle
Vilnius Historic Centre
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Vilnius Historic Centre
Historic medieval-renaissance city center with cobbled streets
Historical Site
Curonian Spit
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Curonian Spit
Narrow sand dune spit with unique coastal landscapes
Historical Site
Gediminas's Tower
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Gediminas's Tower
Remaining tower of Vilnius Upper Castle with city views
Castle
Kernavė
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Kernavė
Archaeological reserve of medieval mounds and settlements
Castle
Pažaislis Monastery
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Pažaislis Monastery
Baroque monastery complex noted for ornate church interior
Religious Site
Open-Air Museum of Lithuania
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Open-Air Museum of Lithuania
Ethnographic museum exhibiting traditional rural buildings and crafts
Museum
Vilnius Cathedral
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Vilnius Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral and Lithuania's principal Roman Catholic church
Church
Aukštaitija National Park
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Aukštaitija National Park
Lithuanian national park noted for lakes and forests
National Park
Trakai Historical National Park
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Trakai Historical National Park
Historic lakeside park with island castle ruins
National Park
Aukštojas Hill
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Aukštojas Hill
Lithuania's highest point and man-made summit marker
Mountain
Gate of Dawn
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Gate of Dawn
Historic city gate housing a revered Madonna icon
Building
Vištytis (lake)
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Vištytis (lake)
Border lake between Lithuania and Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast
Lake
Ninth Fort
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Ninth Fort
Historic Kaunas fortress and mass-murder memorial museum
Monument
Church of St. Anne, Vilnius
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Church of St. Anne, Vilnius
Iconic Gothic brick church in Vilnius' Old Town
Religious Site
Presidential Palace, Vilnius
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Presidential Palace, Vilnius
Official Lithuanian presidential residence in central Vilnius
Palace
Dzūkija National Park
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Dzūkija National Park
Lithuanian national park protecting forests, wetlands, and dunes
National Park
Grūtas Park
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Grūtas Park
Outdoor sculpture park exhibiting Soviet-era monuments
Museum
Cathedral Square
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Cathedral Square
Central square in Vilnius with cathedral and bell tower
Plaza
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius
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Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius
Baroque Vilnius church notable for elaborate frescoes
Religious Site
Curonian Spit National Park
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Curonian Spit National Park
Narrow sand spit with shifting dunes and pine forests
National Park
Vilnius TV Tower
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Vilnius TV Tower
Tall Vilnius tower with observation platform and restaurant
Tower
Kaunas Castle
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Kaunas Castle
13th-century brick castle overlooking the Nemunas River
Castle
Kaunas Cathedral Basilica
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Kaunas Cathedral Basilica
Neoclassical cathedral and principal church of Kaunas
Church
Three Crosses
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Three Crosses
Hilltop monument commemorating Lithuanian resistance and history
Monument
Asveja
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Asveja
Long kettle lake with forested shoreline in Lithuania
Lake
Žemaitija National Park
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Žemaitija National Park
National park in northwest Lithuania with lakes, forests
National Park
Medininkai Castle
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Medininkai Castle
Medieval Lithuanian fortress with restored towers and exhibitions
Castle
National Museum of Lithuania
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National Museum of Lithuania
Lithuania's national museum of history and culture
Museum
Plateliai Lake
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Plateliai Lake
Large Lithuanian lake popular for recreation and beaches
Lake
Vilnius Castle Complex
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Vilnius Castle Complex
Historic castle complex featuring Gediminas Tower
Castle
Galvė
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Galvė
Lake in Trakai containing the medieval island castle
Lake
Kaunas Fortress
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Kaunas Fortress
19th-century fortress complex encircling Kaunas, military heritage
Castle
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
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Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Reconstructed Vilnius palace and national history museum
Palace
Tauragnas
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Tauragnas
Lithuania's highest point and scenic hillock
Lake
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Voruta
Alleged medieval Lithuanian hillfort site and historic ruin
Castle
Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius
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Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius
Main Orthodox cathedral in Vilnius, historic neoclassical building
Church
Choral Synagogue (Vilnius)
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Choral Synagogue (Vilnius)
Historic synagogue in Vilnius with Moorish revival design
Synagogue
Dusia
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Dusia
Large freshwater lake in southern Lithuania, popular fishing spot
Lake
Kaunas Reservoir
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Kaunas Reservoir
Large reservoir near Kaunas used for recreation
Monastery
Lithuanian Zoo
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Lithuanian Zoo
Large zoological park in Kaunas showcasing diverse species
Museum
Sartai
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Sartai
Lake in northeastern Lithuania known for ice festivals
Lake
Sūduva Stadium
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Sūduva Stadium
Football stadium in Marijampolė, home to Sūduva
Stadium
Biržai Castle
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Biržai Castle
17th-century castle and museum in northern Lithuania
Castle
Church of Vytautas the Great, Kaunas
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Church of Vytautas the Great, Kaunas
Historic church in Kaunas honoring Grand Duke Vytautas
Religious Site
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
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Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
National opera and ballet house in Vilnius
Theater
Šiauliai Cathedral
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Šiauliai Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral in Šiauliai, regional religious center
Church
Žmuidzinavičius Museum
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Žmuidzinavičius Museum
Museum in Kaunas housing extensive devil-themed collection
Museum
Žuvintas
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Žuvintas
Protected wetland and biosphere reserve with birdlife
Lake
Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Vilnius
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Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Vilnius
Baroque church in Vilnius dedicated to Saint Ignatius
Church
Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius
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Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius
Baroque church in Vilnius associated with Lithuanian saint
Religious Site
Church of St. Johns, Vilnius
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Church of St. Johns, Vilnius
Historic university church in Vilnius with Gothic features
Religious Site
House of the Signatories
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House of the Signatories
Historic house in Vilnius where independence was signed
Museum
Luodis
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Luodis
Large Lithuanian lake noted for scenic shoreline
Lake
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
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Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Vilnius museum documenting Soviet occupation and resistance
Museum
Panevėžys Cathedral
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Panevėžys Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral in Panevėžys city center
Church
St. Michael the Archangel Church
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St. Michael the Archangel Church
Baroque-style church near Kaunas Old Town
Religious Site
Telšiai Cathedral
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Telšiai Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral and diocesan center in Telšiai
Church
Christ's Resurrection Basilica, Kaunas
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Christ's Resurrection Basilica, Kaunas
Massive interwar basilica and Kaunas architectural landmark
Church
Dysnai
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Dysnai
Large northeastern Lithuanian lake popular for boating
Lake
Kaunas Synagogue
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Kaunas Synagogue
Synagogue in Kaunas reflecting prewar Jewish heritage
Synagogue
Kaunas Mosque
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Kaunas Mosque
Historic mosque serving Kaunas' Muslim community
Mosque
Metelys
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Metelys
Protected lake and birdwatching reserve in Alytus County
Lake
Radvila Palace
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Radvila Palace
Baroque palace in Vilnius, former noble residence
Palace
Raudonė Castle
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Raudonė Castle
19th-century Lithuanian castle and landscaped park estate
Castle
Trakai Peninsula Castle
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Trakai Peninsula Castle
Gothic castle on Trakai peninsula beside Lake Galve
Castle
Gaładuś Lake
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Gaładuś Lake
Lake straddling the Lithuania–Belarus border
Lake
Lake Rėkyva
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Lake Rėkyva
Natural lake near Šiauliai in northern Lithuania
Lake
Palanga Amber Museum
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Palanga Amber Museum
Museum dedicated to amber art and Baltic geology
Museum
Tauragė Castle
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Tauragė Castle
Medieval castle ruin in Tauragė County
Castle
Panemunė Castle
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Panemunė Castle
Riverside castle ruins near the Nemunas River
Castle
Raižiai Mosque
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Raižiai Mosque
Historic wooden mosque in Kaunas County
Mosque
Siesikai Castle
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Siesikai Castle
Lithuanian castle manor with historic architectural features
Castle
Slushko Palace
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Slushko Palace
Baroque palace in Vilnius, historic aristocratic residence
Building
Vilkaviškis Cathedral
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Vilkaviškis Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral in Vilkaviškis, regional religious center.
Church
Vilnius Town Hall Square
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Vilnius Town Hall Square
Historic central square in Vilnius with neoclassical town hall
Plaza
Avilys
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Avilys
Village in Utena County, northeastern Lithuania
Lake
Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai
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Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trakai
Neo-Gothic basilica on Trakai island, lakeside setting
Church
Kėdainiai minaret
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Kėdainiai minaret
Ottoman-style minaret landmark in Kėdainiai
Tower
Lithuanian Museum of Ancient Beekeeping
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Lithuanian Museum of Ancient Beekeeping
Ethnographic museum documenting traditional Lithuanian beekeeping
Museum
Norviliškės Castle
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Norviliškės Castle
17th-century Lithuanian castle with landscaped grounds
Castle
Verkiai Palace
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Verkiai Palace
Neoclassical palace and park on Vilnius outskirts
Palace
Visaginas (lake)
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Visaginas (lake)
Small lake near Visaginas town, northeastern Lithuania
Lake
Elektrėnai Reservoir
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Elektrėnai Reservoir
Artificial reservoir near Elektrėnai, Lithuania
Lake
Šešuoliai
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Šešuoliai
Lake
Lūkstas
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Lūkstas
Lake
Rubikiai Lake
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Rubikiai Lake
Scenic Lithuanian lake popular for boating and swimming
Lake
Širvėna Lake
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Širvėna Lake
Lake in Panevėžys County, Lithuania
Lake
Ąžuolynas
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Ąžuolynas
Large oak grove and urban park in Kaunas
Park
Ramybė Park
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Ramybė Park
Park in Kaunas with memorials and green spaces
Park
Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)
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Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)
Medieval hillfort complex and ancient settlement remains
Historical Site
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
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Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
Interwar modernist architecture ensemble in Kaunas
Historical Site