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Latvia + Lithaunia 2021

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A trip from Estonia to Riga, Latvia and Lithuania

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Pärnu, Cēsis

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Pärnu Vallikäär - Cēsis Castle Park

Pärnu Vallikäär

Pärnu Vallikäär

Short stop in Parnu. Lunch and some site-seeing

Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Park

Cēsis Castle Park

Cesis, just a nice place for short visit.

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Sigulda

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Turaida castle

Turaida castle
Turaida castle
Turaida castle
Turaida castle
Turaida castle

Turaida castle

One of the many castles you can visit. Also nice park to make quiet stroll.

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Rīga, Riga

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Rīga - St. Peter's Church - The Freedom Monument - Riga Art Nouveau Center - Latvijas Arhitektūras muzejs - Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck

Rīga

Rīga

Riga is full of Art Nouveau inspired buildings

St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

The Freedom Monument

The Freedom Monument

Riga Art Nouveau Center

Riga Art Nouveau Center

This place gives you a good impression about

Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) designs.

Latvijas Arhitektūras muzejs

Latvijas Arhitektūras muzejs

The so called Three Brothers

Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck

Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck

Just visit this building for nice view over the city.

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Pilsrundāle

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Rundāle Palace Museum

Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum

Rundāle Palace Museum

Nice place to see. Almost a mini “Versailles”

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Kuldīga, Klaipėda

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Alekšupīte waterfall - New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda

Alekšupīte waterfall
Alekšupīte waterfall
Alekšupīte waterfall
Alekšupīte waterfall
Alekšupīte waterfall

Alekšupīte waterfall

Short stop Kuldiga towards ferry. Highest waterfall in the country.

New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda

New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda

Crossing the lagune..

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Neringos savivaldybė, Nida

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Curonian Spit National Park - Grey Dunes - Juodkrante Wharf

Curonian Spit National Park
Curonian Spit National Park
Curonian Spit National Park
Curonian Spit National Park
Curonian Spit National Park

Curonian Spit National Park

Nice bike tour of 32km from Nida to Juondrachte. We several nice stops along the route

Grey Dunes

Grey Dunes

The 300ft high dunes gives you a nice view.

Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf
Juodkrante Wharf

Juodkrante Wharf

Nice house in Juodkranté

Neriga laguna

Flags of Neriga, Juondrathe, EU

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Jurgaičiai

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: Hill of Crosses

Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses

Hill of Crosses

Travel day via Hill of Crosses to national park

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Gaveikėnai, Ignalinos rajono savivaldybė, Palūšė

Day 8 Itinerary

Places visited: Karolio sodyba - Aukštaitija National Park - Gaveikėnai

Karolio sodyba

Karolio sodyba

We stayed two nights in cabin at the Aukstaitija NP. Kayaking or hiking are one of the things you must do there.

Aukštaitija National Park
Aukštaitija National Park
Aukštaitija National Park
Aukštaitija National Park
Aukštaitija National Park

Aukštaitija National Park

Gaveikėnai

Gaveikėnai

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Vilnius, Trakai

Day 9 Itinerary

Places visited: Church of St. Casimir - Bridge of Užupis - St. Anne's Church - Literatų gatvė - Town Hall Square - Trakai Island Castle

Church of St. Casimir

Church of St. Casimir

Spent a few hours in the old center of Vilnius. City is known for its many Baroque style buildings. But due to the rain and cold I could not really enjoy it much.

Bridge of Užupis

Bridge of Užupis

St. Anne's Church

St. Anne's Church

Literatų gatvė

Literatų gatvė

Street of Literature. Many authors and poets have a “plaquette” here.

Town Hall Square

Town Hall Square

Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle

Half day trip to Trakai castle. Was restored nicely. But to me it looked fake. Too many red bricks and roof tiles.

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