The Battle of Durbė, in which rebelling Samogitians beat the Livonian Order in 1260, is undeservedly overshadowed by other medieval military victories, but it was a crucial moment in the history of pagan Lithuanians’ resistance to the encroachment of Christian knights.
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The history of Vilnius Lukiškės Square is a story shaped by Russian Tzars, Polish dictators and Lithuanian martyrs, all leaving their mark on it for better or worse down the centuries.
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As a rain and hail storm blew through parts of Lithuania on Monday evening, Lithuanians captured impressive photos of ominous shelf clouds bringing torrential rains.
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On King Midaugas day (6 July), the Stetiškės airfield near Panevėžys was covered with a massive 20-hectare Lithuanian coat of arms that the organisers hope will be seen from space when an opticl satellite passes overhead on Saturday.
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Over the course of several months and a number of stages, over 100 members of the Good Food Academy evaluated the food at Lithuanian restaurants to pick a top 10, also taking into account the quality of service, environment and drink menus.
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There is a diverse selection of events throughout Lithuania in this week’s roundup, but the highlight is a live history festival at Kernavė, one of the most important sites in ancient Lithuanian history. Take a look!
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Rain with possible thunderstorms are in the forecast for Lithuania in the coming days, but the mercury is expected to rise slightly over the weekend, the country’s Hydrometeorological Service said.
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Every language in the world is rich with its own hidden meanings and turns of phrase that only native speakers will truly appreciate, and Lithuanian, as one of the oldest languages in the world, is no different. Here we pick the top most fun and outrageous phrases which are used by some Lithuanians every day.
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There’s an ecelctic mix of events happening throughout Lithuania this weekend, so check out our short list to see if there’s anything that catches your eye: […]
The Pagan holiday of Joninės is coming up this weekend in Lithuania. Though Lithuania is a predominantly Catholic nation, it was the last country in Europe to convert to Christianity, and many of its Pagan traditions and customs have survived. Here are 10 great locations in Lithuania to visit that will bring you closer to the old gods!
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Summer temperatures (and the occasional summer thunderstorm) have finally hit Lithuania over the past week or two, meaning that Lithuanians and tourists have been hitting the beaches in droves. […]
In Vilnius, there is a street called Butcher Street (Mėsinių gatvė), and on that street there is a restaurant called Le Butcher, and in that restaurant there is a tasty selection of burgers that will make all but the most dedicated vegetarian’s mouth water.
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Though the Baltic Pride LGBT and equality festival will be the focal point of this weekend in Lithuania, there’s plenty of other cool stuff to see and do as well. Take a look at our selection:
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Lithuanians are known for being fond of songs and dancing, so being caught at a party without the words to one of your favourite songs can be a bummer.
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There’s something for everybody this weekend in Lithuania. Contemporary art festivals, summer DJ festivals, classical music selections, and even something for sports fans. Take a look. […]
Lithuanian is a notoriously difficult language to learn, but that didn’t stop the staff of the US Embassy in Vilnius from making heroic attempts at conquering a collection of tough Lithuanian tongue-twisters. […]
A not-for-profit organisation Friendly Vilnius aims to make the Lithuanian capital a welcoming place for people of all nationalities, lifestyles, abilities, and orientations. To achieve this aim, a Friendly Vilnius map was launched, listing 50 open-minded, inclusive businesses across the Lithuanian capital. […]
The open-air museum in Rumšiškės, which has provided a number of backdrops for the BBC’s six-part costume epic War and Peace, is offering tourists and fans of the series a chance to visit some of the drama’s shooting locations. […]
President Dalia Grybauskaitė and the rest of Lithuania celebrated International Children’s Day on 1 June. While participating in a charity event, however, things seemed to get a bit louder than anticipated. […]
There are many things you can only do in Lithuania – or at least it wouldn’t be the same if you did it anywhere else. Here’s our pick of the top 10 adventures you can indulge in. […]
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