31 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Lithuania - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Lithuania

Meškuičių seniūnija, Lithuania

Hill of Crosses

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

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Juodkrantė, Lithuania

Hill of Witches

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

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Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnil Museum of Illusions

Things aren't quite what they seem at this mind-bending museum.

Joneikiškės, Lithuania

Europos Parkas

A curious art sculpture park in the geographic center of Europe.

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Salantai, Lithuania

Orvidas Garden

Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.

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Kaunas, Lithuania

Monument to the Victims of Fascism

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

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Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas Museum for the Blind

Museum deep in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel Church is explored by touch, sound, and smell.

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Neringos savivaldybė, Lithuania

The Dead Dunes

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

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Baltic Odyssey: Monuments, Myths, and Memory

Jul 1—Jul 12, 2020

Take a deep dive into Baltic history and culture on this immersive adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, covering everything from ancient traditions to bunkers, silos, and grand memorial complexes.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Lithuania

Lithuanian Spit Cake

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Lithuanian Spit Cake

This dessert is roasted over a fire and looks like a tree.

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Apple Cheese

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Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.

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Lithuanian Acorn Coffee

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Lithuanian Acorn Coffee

Ground nuts provide the base for this warm, caffeine-free drink.

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Kibinai

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Kibinai

These savory pastries come from Lithuania's Karaim minority.

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