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

Unusual
Attractions
in Lithuania

Juodkrantė, Lithuania

Hill of Witches

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

Meškuičių seniūnija, Lithuania

Hill of Crosses

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

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.

Salantai, Lithuania

Orvidas Garden

Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.

Kaunas, Lithuania

Monument to the Victims of Fascism

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

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.

Neringos savivaldybė, Lithuania

The Dead Dunes

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

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Lithuania

Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.

Lithuanian Spit Cake

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

Kibinai

These savory pastries come from Lithuania's Karaim minority.

Lithuanian Acorn Coffee

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

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