General information about Lithuania

• Population – 3 392 000
• Currency – Lithuanian Litas
Vilnius Cathedral
• The first cathedral was erected in the middle of the 13th century by the Lithuanian King Mindaugas.
Vilnius University
• Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral part of European science and culture has embodied the concept of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.
• With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.
Gediminas Castle
• The first fortifications was built of wood by the Duke of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Gediminas. First the castle was built of brick in 1409 by Duke Vytautas Magnum. There are some fragments of the old castle, which are now restored according to numerous archeological researches on the Gediminas Hill.
Kernavė – UNESCO World Heritage
• Situated in the valley of the River Neris, the site is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic period to the Middle Ages.
Kaunas Modern View
Old Buildings of Kaunas
Kaunas Castle
• The city's 13th century castle, probably built by Kęstutis to defend a road to Trakai, was the country's first defensive bastion and the only double-walled castle in Lithuania.
Nature in Kaunas
Pažaislis Monastery
• Pažaislis monastery and church form the largest monastery complex in Lithuania, and one of the most magnificent examples of Italian baroque architecture in Eastern Europe. It is situated near Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania.
Trakai Castle
• According to chronicles, after a successful hunt, Grand Duke Gediminas found a beautiful place not far from the then capital Kernavė and decided to build a castle here. That is how a castle was built in Senieji Trakai which at that time was called Trakai.
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