Zarasai district – located in the North-eastern part of the Republic of Lithuania, in Utena county, in Aukstaiciai highland of the Baltic ridge, its area is 1339 sq.km. In the North there is a frontier border with the Republic of Latvia, in the East – with the Republic of Belarus. Zarasai region was formed on […]
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Kupiškis district municipality is located in the northeast of Lithuania, in Panevėžys county. The territory is crossed by the Lėvuo and Pyvesa rivers (higher riches) with tributaries. There are 19 lakes (Drulėnai, Puožas). The largest artificial water body – Kupiškis Reservoir. Primeval beauty of Notangė, Kepurinė, Iženas marshes attracts the eye. There is a big Šepeta […]
Kelmė land is a small area in the western part of Lithuania, in the middle of Samogitia. The great road goes from St. Petersburg–Tallinn–Riga–Šiauliai–Kelmė–Tauragė–Tilžė–Karaliaučius (Kaliningradas) to Poland and Germany. The town was founded on the left bank of the Kražantė River. About 9000 people live here at the moment. Local dwellers relate the Kelmė name […]
Akmenė District stretches in the northern part of the country, close to the Lithuanian-Latvian border. Having collected the waters of 80 rivers and streams, Venta, the largest river in the region and its tributaries Dabikinė, Virvytė and Vadakstis, carry their waters into the Baltic Sea. Akmenė District was established on 20th June 1950. Šiauliai–Mažeikiai highway and […]
Grigiškės – išskirtinė Vilniaus dalis. Tai atskiras miestas Vilniaus miesto savivaldybėje, tiesa – seniūnijos teisėmis. Toks administracinis miesto mieste statusas Lietuvoje yra vienintelis. Grigiškės turi savo vėliavą ir herbą (dail. K. Juodikaitis) – į jį buvo perkeltas istorinis popieriaus vandenženklis, vaizduojantis tauro galvą su kryžiumi, kurį apsivijęs žaltys, amžinybės ir ilgaamžiškumo simbolis. Šiuo metu mieste […]
The only Lithuanian city where trains are still moving along the railway built in the XIX c. Anykščiai – a town established on both sides of Šventoji river valley and such a wonderful part of Lithuania, that the people who lived there created odes for it. Nature and history here have gathered so many impressive […]
Lentvario miestas susikūrė XIX a. antroje pusėje prie pastatytos geležinkelio stoties, netoli Lentvario dvaro, tuo metu priklausiusio grafui Tiškevičiui. Galima manyti, kad Lentvario vardas atsirado iš vardo Liutauras tada, kai šią vietovę valdė Jonas Liutauras Chreptavičius. Jis buvo LDK iždininkas ir turėjo žemės valdą netoli Trakų. Iki 1939 m. slavų kalbomis rašytuose šaltiniuose Lentvaris buvo […]
Miesto istorija Nuo neatmenamų laikų gražiose Dubysos pakrantėse gyveno žmonės, tai liudija aukštai virš Dubysos slėnių išlikę, legendomis ir padavimais apipinti piliakalniai bei seniai pamiršti ir išnykę senkapiai. 1253 metais Lietuvos karalius Mindaugas savo raštuose pirmą kartą paminėjo Raseinius, Ariogalą, Betygalą ir Viduklę. Yra daug padavimų apie Raseinių vietovardžio kilmę. Viename iš jų pasakojama, […]
Garliava, is a city in Lithuania, considered a suburb of Kaunas. Garliava is located 10km south from the center of Kaunas.
Jurbarkas region is situated in the south west of Lithuania; it stretches 70 kilometers nestled against Father of Lithuanian rivers the Nemunas and occupies an area of 1508 sq. km. The region is famous for renaissance–style castles, manors and their parks, remained fragments of defensive line of the Nemunas from 13–15th centuries, valuable Panemunė landscape […]
Estonia Piano Factory was founded in 1950 by Ernst Hiis [et] in Tallinn, Estonia. The majority of Estonia pianos are now sold in the United States. History Ernst Hiis formed his own company, E. A. Ihse, in 1893. In 1915, he sold his business and worked for other companies. In 1923, he became the leading expert and manager of the Astron […]
Art Hotel Pallas is located in the nodal point of the Tartu city centre, where the Old Town meets contemporary architecture. A pedestrian street that runs through the entire Old Town begins next to the hotel. Art Hotel Pallas is enchanting due to its wonderful location and interior design, inspired by the masterpieces of the […]
The historical name Dorpat combines Tartu’s biggest hotel, a spacious a la carte restaurant, and the biggest conference centre in southern Estonia, with all the equipment you could need. Dorpat, a three-star superior hotel, is located in the centre of Tartu, in the business district of Emajõe. Modern interior design, professional service, and an attractive […]
Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn is in the heart of Tallinn, just a short walk from the Old Town.The hotel has 465 rooms, of which 292 are standard rooms, 5 are junior suites, 4 are family suites, 157 are freshly renovated superior rooms, 6 are suites, and 6 are grand suites.The price […]
Hotel Lydia, which combines the atmosphere of the Old Town and modern architecture, is located behind Tartu Town Hall Square, on the hillside of Toome Hill. Hotell Lydia is a four-star superior hotel. There are 70 rooms, a spa-lounge offering different saunas and relaxation possibilities, a fitness club, a restaurant called Hõlm, and an event centre […]
The ice fishing will take place on the protected area of Lake Viitna, which is one of the most beautiful places in North Estonia thanks to its picturesqueness and unique landscape. We provide transportation to Viitna and back, instructions from a fisherman, and equipment. Even if we will not be able to catch any fish, […]
KURŠĖNAI – PUODŽIŲ KRAŠTAS Kuršėnai – didžiausias Šiaulių rajono miestas, esantis šiaurinėje rajono dalyje abipus Ventos upės. Šiuo metu mieste gyvena daugiau negu 15 tūkstančių gyventojų.Miesto plano struktūra stačiakampė, gatvių tinklo sistema mišri. Didesnė miesto dalis yra dešiniajame Ventos krante. Kairiajame upės krante yra parkas su išlikusiais Gruževskio dvaro pastatais.Pro Kuršėnus eina dvi geležinkelio linijos, […]
The oldest sections of Tallinn’s city wall were built in the 13th century. During the next three centuries, it became one of the largest and strongest defence systems in entire Northern Europe. More than half of the magnificent defence system has been preserved as a city wall – this includes 1.85 km of the wall, 26 defence […]
St Olaf’s Church in Tallinn, the city’s biggest medieval structure, took its name from the sainted Norwegian king Olav II Haraldsson. The church was first mentioned in 1267. It became one of the main churches in the Lower Town and formed its own congregation, which at first mostly comprised of Scandinavian merchants and craftsmen, and few […]
The Tallinn Art Hall Foundation was established in 1934 and it exhibits modern art. Its exhibition programme can be seen in the Tallinn Art Hall and the nearby Tallinn City Gallery and Art Hall Gallery.The Art Hall deals with the modern questions of art and society, offers a programme for a modern guest, and helps […]
The bastion passages are part of the Kiek in de Kök Fortification Museum.The mysterious passages in Tallinn’s earthwork fortifications were built along with the bastions in the 17th and 18th centuries to conceal the movement of soldiers, ammunition, and other equipment from the enemy. They were also used to monitor the enemy’s underground activities of […]
The Russian Museum in Tallinn explores and introduces the Russian culture in Estonia and arranges excursions and educational activities in cooperation with the House of Peter the Great museum.An exhibition about Russian education in Tallinn from 1715 to 1944 is open in the museum building which dates back to the Middle Ages.
Discover the charms of Paldiski, the limestone bluff, and the Rummu Quarry with our fun guide. During the day, in addition to the limestone bluff, we will also discover the Keila waterfall with its park, take a walk in Paldiski, get acquainted with a Soviet-era military plane, and explore Rummu Quarry. In all these places, […]
Old Town of Tallinn – a maze of magnificent towers, twisted cobble stone roads, and curved stone houses, the walls of which have seen seven hundred years’ worth of joys and worries. The centuries-long history may seem difficult to comprehend, but fear not – we will not dive into too many dates and dry facts. […]
Magical Christmas wonderland in Tallinn Old Town awaits you to a special excursion. Our jolly guide will lead you through a fairy-tale world created especially for this holiday season and astound you with thrilling local legends. Come and discover beautifully decorated fir trees, streets glowing with Christmas lights, display windows decorated with crafts, fantastic light […]
Astravas Manor Astravas is a borough of the city of Biržai, which is situated on the northern shore of the Širvėna Lake at the River Apaščia. In 1811, the Duke Dominykas Radvila sold the estate of Biržai to the Count Mykolas Tiškevičius, but only in 1844 after prolonged litigation the fact was validated legaly. Unwilling […]
This meeting place in Kalamaja has become a focal point for spending quality time with friends and family. At the Lore Bistro, we offer a temptingly eclectic menu consisting of good old-fashioned classics with a nice modern vibe. Our food selection offers the joy of discovery in the form of sharing dishes inspired by our […]
Puri is a two-in-one restaurant. The à la carte side is for everyday dining and the Chef’s Side offers gourmet experiences. Here, you can enjoy both lunch and dinner in a cosy and tasteful atmosphere with breath-taking views of the marina.At Puri Restaurant, all the raw ingredients are chosen very carefully to provide only the best flavours and memorable experiences. […]
Ö is such an important and beautiful letter that we simply must cherish it! Restaurant Ö offers its customers new kinds of delights from the Northern cuisine. Here, a dinner is like a small play telling its story. The head chefs of the restaurant consider using the best local and northern raw materials as well as […]