{"product_id":"guide-de-voyage-en-anglais-lithuania-bradt","title":"Travel Guide (in English) - Lithuania 2026 | Bradt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish-language guidebook to Lithuania with numerous illustrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher's description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated Bradt Lithuania Guidebook remains the only full-length standalone guide to the largest and southernmost of the three Baltic states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsider insights and intimate depictions – from authors steeped in the country’s tourism industry since 2000 – characterise this new guidebook to an exciting, relatively under-the-radar destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old town of Vilnius (the capital, where grand Gothic and Baroque façades line cobbled streets), the second city Kaunas and the UNESCO-listed Lithuanian coast (the Curonian Spit, with its traditional fishing villages amid fragile sand-dune ecosystems) are the eye candy that attract international visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind these main sights is a patchwork of unspoilt rolling landscapes, wholesome village life, crafts, traditions and scars from a brutal Soviet occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon these elements are layered the youthful energy, new technologies and quirky artistic expression that create the vibrant spirit leading Lithuania into a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithuania is a year-round destination with four distinct seasons: feel spring’s vitality when wandering amid wildflower-rich meadows; soak up summer vibes at the seaside; forage through autumnal forests; or crunch through crisp snow in old town streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the best out of your stay, track down your interests locally. Rural heritage provides a strong identity and community here. If you visit a national park, attend an immersive crafts workshop, hike through the forests or visit wooden villages with their church-nesting storks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoodies should not simply eat in the best restaurant in Vilnius, but attend a cookery class or lunch in a village tavern where not only is food how grandma cooks it but you will probably meet grandma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeepen your understanding of this fascinating country by visiting Plokstine’s secret Soviet missile base (which now houses a Cold War museum) or the Hill of Crosses pilgrimage site (a national symbol of Lithuania’s resistance against foreign occupation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay in spa resorts in Druskininkai, Birstonas or Palanga, where Soviet sanatoriums have been replaced by indulgent wellness centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanoe around Trakai Castle then book a traditional ‘Kibinai’ cookery workshop with the Karaite ethnic community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55017882517850,"sku":"9781804692417","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/3127\/5580\/files\/guide-de-voyage-en-anglais-lithuania-2026-bradt-guide-de-voyage-bradt-736087.jpg?v=1792251208","url":"https:\/\/cartovia.com\/en-gb\/products\/guide-de-voyage-en-anglais-lithuania-bradt","provider":"Cartovia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}