May 14 2007
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, situated in
the South-eastern part of the country at the confluence of the rivers Neris and
Vilnia. Being the major economic and cultural centre of Lithuania, Vilnius has
been the country’s most attractive foreign traveller destination for many
years.
So whether you are a businessman, a
tourist or an experienced traveller seeking for new impressions and have decided
to travel to
Lithuania , don’t miss the capital, one
of the cities you fall in love with at first sight.
Theatre, opera and
party goers, street festival fans, sightseers and those who like spending their
free-time in nature – everyone can find what they were looking for in Vilnius.
If you are keen on cultural things,
you are welcome at the countless museums and art
galleries in Vilnius : National
Museum, Television Tower, Lithuanian Theatre, Music & Film Museum,
Contemporary Art Centre, Vilnius Picture Gallery and many others.
Vilnius is also known for numerous concerts featuring national and
international performers, fashion shows and other cultural events held each
year.
The curious city guests are invited for exciting theme tours letting you
admire the city from different angles (both literally and figuratively) and at
different times of the day. The list of such tours includes Panoramic Vilnius,
Nocturnal Vilnius, the Vaults of Vilnius, Vilnius Legends and some others. The
centrepiece of Vilnius is its Old Town – the historical centre of Vilnius and
one of the largest old town centres in Central and Eastern Europe. Because
of its uniqueness, Vilnius was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1994.
Those who want to spend some
peaceful moments in nature should go to Belmontas , recreation and entertainment centre
located in stunning surroundings 6 km from Vilnius, the Green Lakes or Trakai –
the historical capital of Lithuania, a lovely town amid 5 lakes 28 km west of
Vilnius.
With the biggest number of
hotels in
Lithuania , the capital offers a wide
choice of places to stay. Five most highly rated hotels in Vilnius are: Aistis
Guest House, Ameda Guest House, Bernardinu Guest House, Eugenijus Apartments,
and Inastra Bed & Breakfast. Also, there are many other hotels, guest houses
and motels offering quality accommodation services for travellers and
holiday-makers.
