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Lithuania's 2nd city Kaunas one of 3 European Capitals of Culture in 2022

Diliff Annually since 1985, the cultural poobahs of the European Union have desginated one or more of the continent's cities (and as of 2022 it's three), as Capitals of Culture, focusing on their cultural offerings, allowing them to organize a series of cultural events (many with a strong pan-European dimension); bring in considerable additional revenue; foster urban renewal; and raise their international profiles and images. Since the first one, Athens, most of the better known cities have…

A video overview of capital Vilnius

I visited Lithuania's capital many many years ago - in the early 1990s, shortly after independence - and found it pleasant but kind of sleepy and dull. In coming across this video recently while researching a return to the Baltics in 2022, I found this intro to the main sights of Vilnius - recognizing several of them - and while watching, it seemed to me that while things have changed here somewhat, it remains a pretty low-key city, and less interesting than neighboring Tallinn and even Riga,…

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Joseba Basabe December 27, 2025 at 9:21am

An outfit called the European Christmas Cities Network declared Vilnius to be “Europe´s Christmas capital” for 2025: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/things-to-do-viln...

Why Vilnius, Lithuania, is Europe’s Christmas Capital

Vilnius boasts Michelin-starred restaurants, a UNESCO-designated Old Town, a historic prison turned artist hangout, and a hip, bohemian neighborhood…
Maria de los Angeles June 24, 2025 at 8:08pm

For a good introduction to Vilnius, you can always count on Lonely Planet! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/first-time-guide-to-vilnius

A first-time guide to Vilnius

From historic landmarks to countercultural Užupis – get to know Lithuania's capital.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 17, 2024 at 1:08pm

Lithuania the new hotness on the European foodie circuit? Check it out: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeyogerst/2024/08/31/europes-tasty-ne...

Europe’s Newest Foodie Destination
María José December 23, 2023 at 9:07am

Ever heard of Palanga? I hadn´t either, until reading about it in the Guardian´s look at top warm-weather getaways on the Baltic: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/feb/18/best-baltic-beach-ho...

The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand

With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 2:53pm

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site geek, I´ve been following the 43 new sites recently announced last month, and found this interesting: the modernist architecture of the 1920s and 30s in Kaunas, the country´s second largest city. Have only been to Vilnius so far but this is on my list for next time! https://www.unesco.org/en/world-heritage/committee-2023

World Heritage Committee 2023

The Extended 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10 to 25 September. On this page, you'll find the la…
Jordan Simon June 4, 2023 at 3:05pm

Find out why CNN Travel listed Lithuania as one of its places to travel in 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destina...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2023/index.html
Riccardo R August 12, 2022 at 9:42pm

The Guardian just ran a piece about ten European cities with some of the best street art these days, and Kaunas makes the list, undoubtedly linked - as cause or effect - to its tenure as one of 2022's European Capitals of Culture: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/11/street-art-in-europe...

‘Brilliant and ever-changing’: readers’ favourite street art in Europe | Street art | The Guardian

From Penge to Sardinia, exuberant street art makes neighbourhoods more vibrant and casts light on local history and culture – or just gives you a lau…
David Paul Appell January 1, 2010 at 7:40pm

Lithuania gets a shout-out in this week's Tripatini blog survey of 2010 travel hotspots. Check it out!
José Balido July 27, 2009 at 3:14am

I was in Lithuania in 1992, shortly after independence, and I thought Vilnius was so beautiful, in a melancholy, land-that-time-forgot kind of way. I'm sure it's much more hopping right now; I'd love to go back!
David Paul Appell July 27, 2009 at 3:13am

I was in Vilnius in the early 90's, not recently. Even then, I thought Riga and Tallinn were much more "happening." Looking forward to reading your postings.