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LITHUANIA
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Lithuania, officially
the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the southernmost
of the three Baltic states. Situated along the southeastern shore of the
Baltic Sea, it shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the
southeast, Poland, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the southwest.
Lithuania is a member of NATO, the Council of Europe, and the European
Union. Lithuania became a full member of the Schengen Agreement on 21 December
2007. Its population is 3.6 million. Its capital and the largest city is
Vilnius. In 2009, Vilnius is the European Capital of Culture and Lithuania
celebrates the millennium of its name.
During the 14th century,
Lithuania was the largest country in Europe: present-day Belarus, Ukraine,
and parts of Poland and Russia were territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
With the Lublin Union of 1569 Poland and Lithuania formed a new state,
the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth lasted more than two
centuries, until neighboring countries systematically dismantled it from
1772 to 1795, with the Russian Empire annexing most of Lithuania's territory.
In the aftermath of World War I, Lithuania's Act of Independence was signed
on 16 February 1918, declaring the re-establishment of a sovereign state.
Starting in 1940, Lithuania was occupied first by the Soviet Union then
Nazi Germany. As World War II neared its end in 1944 and the Nazis retreated,
the Soviet Union reoccupied Lithuania. On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became
the first Soviet republic to declare its renewed independence. Prior to
the global financial crisis of 2008–2009, post-Soviet Lithuania had one
of the fastest growing economies in the European Union.
Vilnius is the largest
city and the capital of Lithuania and is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality
and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius
County. Currently Vilnius is the European Capital of Culture of 2009 together
with Linz, Austria.
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KAUNAS
FEATURED HOTELS, LITHUANIA
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Best
Western Santakos Hotel Kaunas
The Best Western Santakos
Hotel is delightfully situated on a calm and quiet street in the heart
of Kaunas, the city considered the most Lithuanian town in Lithuania. Hotel
guests experience this rich Lithuanian culture through the area's many
popular music festivals including Kaunas Jazz Festival, Pazaislis Classic
Music Festival and the International Festival Operetta in Kaunas Castle.
More popular local events for visitors include the International Modern
Dance Festival and the Euroleague Basketball Tournaments. Hotel guests
enjoy a complimentary full breakfast and taking advantage of the hotel's
exercise room, steam room and outdoor swimming pool. Additional highlights
include a gift shop, meeting and conference facilities and an on-site night
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Hermis
Hotel Kaunas
Looking for the elegant
stay in Kaunas? This one is really one of a kind. You are welcome
to a four stars business class hotel "Hermis", which is established at
strategically comfortable place of the city - just off the expressway Vilnius
- Klaipeda, at Savanoriai Avenue the main street of Kaunas City. We offer
you a luxury accommodation with 13 modern hotel rooms (standard, two storied,
suites and apartments of 75 m2 with outside terrace). We guarantee inviting
prices, excellent services, high security parking place and free of charge
wellness centre services and a baby sitting service, beauty parlour, souvenir
shop. For conferences, presentations and meetings the hotel offers two
conference halls with 25 and 40 places with all necessary equipment. |
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Hotel
Kaunas, Kaunas
The Hotel Kaunas is not
only a new and modern Hotel but it also has a convenient location and excellent
staff. There is a great deal of details, which are invisible, however create
the thing we call real comfort. The hotel houses 62 rooms, including room
for non-smokers, suites with separate bedrooms, executive suites, a triple
room and rooms for disabled guests. In each room You can find telephone
and internet lines, a TV set and sattelite TV with 20 channels, a mini
bar, a cosy bathroom with heated floor, and a hairdryer. The majority of
rooms have air conditioning systems, and for the convenience of our guests
we offer individual safes. The rooms, located on the upper floors
facing Laisves avenue, are especially well-liked by the guests. From here,
a picturesque panorama of Laisves avenue and Zaliakalnis area opens for
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VILNIUS
FEATURED HOTELS, LITHUANIA
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A
Guide to Vilnius, Europe's Capital of Culture by Kate Tee
Bored of brioche? Pale at
the prospect of pasta? Why not sample somewhere different for your next
city break? Taking the baton from Liverpool, Vilnius is the new European
Capital of Culture. And with a host of special events organised in celebration,
now's the time to discover Lithuania's medieval-yet-modern gem.... read
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Best
Western Vilnius Hotel
Best Western Vilnius hotel
located on the right side of the river Neris in the up-and-coming business
district at a walking distance to the Old town. Bright and modern
interior, comfortable rooms, cozy restaurant, business and fitness centers
are the right choice for business visitors as well as leisure individuals
and groups. Newly renovated Best Western Vilnius hotel offers 114
cozy and stylish rooms, including four luxury rooms and one apartment with
private sauna. All rooms equipped with air conditioning, queen size bed,
work desk, direct dial telephone, wireless internet access, mini bar, bathroom
with hair dryer, satellite TV & pay TV. The price also includes solid
breakfast buffet. During morning hours you can appreciate our exercise
facility for free with exercise equipment, sauna and swimming pool. |
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Europa
Royale Hotel Vilnius
A four-star hotel Europa
Royale Hotel Vilnius lies in its splendor of a nineteenth-century mansion
in a peaceful spot in of the Old Town close to the main gates of the city,
the mystical Gates of Dawn. To the other side the hotel faces the City
Hall and City Square with only a two-minutes walk from the hotel entrance
door. The city's famous landmarks, cozy restaurants, sunny terraces, stylish
shopping and cultural offerings are reachable within a walking distance
from the EUROPA ROYALE VILNIUS - 4 star hotel in Vilnius. All 39 guest
rooms are of different sizes and layouts in order to preserve the former
shapes and walls. This gives an exceptional coziness and aura to the hotel.
Hotel restaurant MEDININKAI is the oldest restaurant in Vilnius old town
with a wine cellar that dates back to 16th century. Hotel also offers
two conference/meeting rooms with the latest conference equipment up till
60 persons at a time. |
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Le
Meridien Vilnius
Set on 154 hectares of private
grounds, Le Méridien Vilnius overlooks two scenic lakes amidst lush
and rolling countryside speckled with birch and pine forests. Board our
hotel shuttle bus, and in just 20 minutes the streets of picturesque downtown
Vilnius will be at your feet. A UNESCO World Heritage site beloved for
its warm hospitality and striking mix of modern skyscrapers, Gothic cathedrals,
and ancient fortresses - Vilnius charms all who enter. Enjoy excellent
dining options at our onsite restaurants and bars, or pamper yourself at
our spacious Health Club Oasis + Spa. Boasting fabulous views over the
lake, and both indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, we’re the ideal
place for rest and relaxation, complete with a large heated indoor swimming
pool, steam baths, saunas, fitness centre, private treatment rooms, outdoor
tennis and golf. The V Club, the hotel’s 18-hole championship golf
course, is the first golf course in the Baltic States designed by PGA Design
consultants. This is complemented with a Driving range and 9-hole Bridgewater
Academy. |
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Vilnius
Hotels / Vilnius
Self-Catering Apartments
Bored of brioche? Pale at
the prospect of pasta? Why not sample somewhere different for your next
city break?
Taking the baton from Liverpool,
Vilnius is the new European Capital of Culture. And with a host of special
events organised in celebration, now's the time to discover Lithuania's
medieval-yet-modern gem.
The
Old Town
Get lost in the labyrinthine
alleys of Vilnius' Old Town. The narrow, cobbled streets hug every curve
and slope of the hillside and hide churches, markets, squares and artists'
workshops.
A visit to the Užupis district
is a must. Not only is it a self-declared republic, its residents helped
furnish the city with the world's first-ever public statue of musical pioneer
Frank Zappa - a man who'd never even set foot in Lithuania!
St Anne's Church
Rising up out of the Old
Town in gothic splendour, this 16th century red brick church is not to
be missed. Napoleon was apparently so struck by the building he wanted
to carry it back to Paris.
Europos Parkas
Just outside the main city,
Europos Parkas is an open-air museum set in woodlands, springs and rolling
hills, with over 90 sculptures by international artists.
The park occupies the official
geographical centre of Europe, and is marked with a monument that lists
the distance to every European capital, so you can work out just how far
away from home you are!
The
Amber Museum-Gallery
The amber trade has been
at the golden heart of Vilnius's merchant community for centuries. This
museum and exhibition space explores the history and offers live demonstrations
of the material being worked. There's also a permanent collection of petrified
plants and insects!
Where to stay
This pocket-sized capital
city isn't short on accommodation options. Catering for all budgets, from
the frugal to the big spenders, Vilnius offers plenty of places to rest
after a day's exploring.
Vilnius Ecotel is a large
two-star hotel that won't dent the savings, and is well located near the
Old Town.
The modern and mid-budget
Martialis Hotel is nestled in the Antakalnis district - a short bus ride
from the city centre.
And if money is no obstacle
- the elegant four-star Hotel Ratonda is in the very heart of the city.
For great accommodation deals,
compare hotels.
Money matters
Lithuania is all set to join
the Euro in 2010, but in the meantime you'll need to invest in some litas.
Credit cards are widely accepted,
and there are plenty of ATMs to withdraw cash, so you can hit the shops
and open-air markets with confidence.
Getting there and getting
around
Vilnius' airport is just
a short bus or taxi ride outside the city. And once you're in the centre,
there are over 80 tram and bus routes to help you get around.
Invest in a City Card from
the tourist information centre. They come in 24-hour and 72-hour varieties
and give you free or discounted public transport and entry to many museums.
Last but not least...
If all this has got in the
mood for a trip to Vilnius, see if you can save money on travel insurance
by using a comparison site. And for more information on the 2009 European
Capital of Culture, visit the official website.
Vilnius
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