Lithuania, 3rd; The Bradt Travel Guide

by Gordon McLachlan

• ISBN13: 9781841620497
• ISBN10: 1841620491
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

"Lithuania" is an invaluable guide for planning a memorable vacation in this most hospitable of European countries. This guide covers Lithuanian culture and historic attractions, as well as fundamentals such as transportation, restaurants, and accommodations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	viii
Introduction	ix
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION	1	(74)
The Country	3	(8)
Geography	3	(3)
Natural history	6	(1)
Environmental issues	7	(2)
Economy	9	(2)
History	11	(20)
Ancient history of the Balts	11	(1)
Early medieval period	11	(1)
Creation of the Lithuanian state	12	(1)
Wars with the Teutonic Knights	13	(2)
Royal union with Poland	15	(1)
Full union with Poland	16	(1)
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth	17	(2)
Vasa Dynasty and After	19	(1)
Decline and partition	20	(2)
Lithuania under the Tsars	22	(1)
Resurrection of Lithuania	23	(2)
Inter-war Republic	25	(1)
Totalitarian rule	26	(2)
Second Lithuanian Republic	28	(3)
The People	31	(6)
Ethnic groups	31	(2)
Religion	33	(2)
Language	35	(2)
Culture	37	(18)
Customs and festivals	37	(1)
Folk music	38	(2)
Art music	40	(2)
Folk art	42	(1)
Costume	43	(1)
Fine arts	44	(3)
Architecture	47	(3)
Literature	50	(5)
Practical Information	55	(20)
When and where to go	55	(2)
Red tape	57	(2)
Money matters	59	(2)
Getting there	61	(2)
Getting around	63	(2)
Communications	65	(2)
Health and safety	67	(1)
Accommodation	68	(2)
Eating and drinking	70	(2)
Miscellaneous	72	(3)
PART TWO THE GUIDE	75	(208)
Vilnius County	77	(60)
Vilnius	80	(49)
Trakai Historical National Park	129	(6)
Other destinations in Vilnius County	135	(2)
Dzukija	137	(24)
Northern Dzukija	137	(7)
Dzukija National Park	144	(8)
Druskininkai	152	(9)
Kaunas County	161	(34)
Kaunas	162	(25)
Excursions from Kaunas	187	(8)
Aukstaitija	195	(20)
Aukstaitija National Park	195	(6)
Utena County	201	(5)
Panevezys	206	(4)
Birzai Region	210	(3)
West from Panevezys	213	(2)
Samogitia	215	(28)
Siauliai	215	(7)
Siauliai County	222	(2)
Telsiai County	224	(5)
Samogitia National Park	229	(7)
Western Samogitia	236	(7)
The Baltic Coast	243	(40)
Palanga	243	(11)
Klaipeda	254	(13)
Curonian Spit National Park	267	(16)
Appendix 1 Language	283	(3)
Appendix 2 Further Reading	286	(6)
Index	292