Lithuania

Lithuania was once at the centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, one of medieval Europe's largest states.

Country

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Guide type Country

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Why go

Capital: Vilnius

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Temperate; warm summers and cold winters

Top attractions: Vilnius • Trakai • Kaunas • Curonian Spit • Klaipėda

Nature: Baltic coast • forests • lakes • dunes • national parks

Quick fact: Lithuania was once at the centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, one of medieval Europe's largest states.