Latvia + Lithaunia 2021
A trip from Estonia to Riga, Latvia and Lithuania
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Places visited: Pärnu Vallikäär - Cēsis Castle Park
Pärnu Vallikäär
Short stop in Parnu. Lunch and some site-seeing
Cēsis Castle Park
Cesis, just a nice place for short visit.
Day 2 Itinerary
Places visited: Turaida castle
Turaida castle
One of the many castles you can visit. Also nice park to make quiet stroll.
Places visited: Rīga - St. Peter's Church - The Freedom Monument - Riga Art Nouveau Center - Latvijas Arhitektūras muzejs - Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Rīga
Riga is full of Art Nouveau inspired buildings
St. Peter's Church
The Freedom Monument
Riga Art Nouveau Center
This place gives you a good impression about
Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) designs.
Latvijas Arhitektūras muzejs
The so called Three Brothers
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
Just visit this building for nice view over the city.
Day 4 Itinerary
Places visited: Rundāle Palace Museum
Rundāle Palace Museum
Nice place to see. Almost a mini “Versailles”
Places visited: Alekšupīte waterfall - New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
Alekšupīte waterfall
Short stop Kuldiga towards ferry. Highest waterfall in the country.
New Ferry Terminal, Klaipėda
Crossing the lagune..
Day 6 Itinerary
Places visited: Curonian Spit National Park - Grey Dunes - Juodkrante Wharf
Curonian Spit National Park
Nice bike tour of 32km from Nida to Juondrachte. We several nice stops along the route
Grey Dunes
The 300ft high dunes gives you a nice view.
Juodkrante Wharf
Nice house in Juodkranté
Neriga laguna
Flags of Neriga, Juondrathe, EU
Day 7 Itinerary
Places visited: Hill of Crosses
Hill of Crosses
Travel day via Hill of Crosses to national park
Day 8 Itinerary
Places visited: Karolio sodyba - Aukštaitija National Park - Gaveikėnai
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
Gaveikėnai
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
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
St. Anne's Church
Literatų gatvė
Street of Literature. Many authors and poets have a “plaquette” here.
Town Hall Square
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.