Warm temperate. Sea on the coast, increasing towards the east and continental characteristics.

Weather is changeable, you should expect the possibility of high winds. Average temperature in summer is from 1917 to 1918 degrees celjusza. In the winter, while approximately 0 on the coast and the east -7. Precipitation mostly in summer, averaging 600-800 mm per year.

In the spring or summer. In June, the highest number of festivals and events.

On the structure of Lithuania's population largely influenced its history. Tied up with Polish m.in.historią. Despite the fact that Lithuania was in the past belonged to different countries Lithuanians account for the vast majority of the population (nearly 85%). The next largest ethnic group are Poles (ok.6, 3%), and the Russians continue to. In addition, there are a minority in Lithuania: Tatars - derived from the prisoners, who settled in the vicinity of Vilnius and Trakai at the XV. And Karami - the people of Turkish origin and concentrated in Trakai. A large part of the common history that led to the Polish Polish language is often understood in Lithuania, not only by Poles. You can also see the similarities in certain habits. A very different part of the culture litweskiej is folk music, suferująca ties with Finland, rather than Polish.

Dominant religion is Catholicism, from which all church holidays Lithuania. A smaller share is professed by Orthodox Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians. After the German minority remained Protestant, Tatars brought the Karaites and the religion of Islam similar to Judaism.

The Lithuanians are very hospitable to tourists. They say in many cases, Russian or Polish, but if you appreciate the tourists trying to use their language, from which they are proud.

Polish, Russian, English

99.6%

It is worth trying to learn a few words in Lithuanian. Lithuanians are proud of their language and appreciate it.

No visa required for stays of less than 90dni. Polish nationals may stay in Lithuania no longer than three months within 6 months from the date of first entry, without having to launder stay.

Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Warsaw

al. District Zakroczym, 13, 00-225 Warsaw

tel. 635 97 94, fax 635 60 54

E-mail: konslt@poczta.neostrada.pl

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday

Visa Department

Opening hours: 09.00-12.00 Monday to Friday

Consul General: Mr. Genadijus Mackelis

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

al.Jana Christian Gestapo 5 00-580 Warsaw

tel. 625 33 68, 629 05 96

625 34 10, 625 49 62

Fax. 625 1934 1940

E-mail: litwa_amb@waw.pdi.net

Faculty of Business

Street Light 12/505, 00-013 Warsaw

tel. 556 93 87, fax 556 93 88

E-mail: @ com.attache_lit post.pl

Department of Cultural

st. Clear 12/505, 00-013 Warsaw

tel. 556 93 89, fax 556 93 88

E-mail: evaldas@wp.pl

Polish Embassy

st. Smelio 20A, LT-10323 Vilnius

tel. (+370 5) 270 90 01, 270 90 02, fax (+370 5) 270 90 07

E-mail: ambpol@tdd.lt

Reporting obligation does not apply to foreigners who came to Lithuania as a tourist.

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A day in hospital costs approximately. $ 100, a medical examination 15 to $ 30. The competent institution - an institution to which we reported in the EU country with regard to the nature of health problems outside the country such as:
- Calculation of cash benefits,
- The cost of transporting a person who has sustained an accident at work.

Etc.

Valstybine ligoniu cash (VLK)
Kalvarijų 147
08221 Vilnius
Tel: 0037 052 364 150
Fax: 0037 052 364 111
E-mail: spfund@vlk.lt
Contact person:
Ms. Jurate Sabaliene
Tel: 0037 052 364 150
Fax: 0037 052 364 111
email: @ jurate.sabaliene vlk.lt
Vilniaus Teritorine ligoniu safely
Placioji g. 10
01141 Vilnius
Contact person:
Ms. Fatima Dzarajeva
tel. 0037 052 661 549,
Fax:. 0037 052 791 549
email: vitlkes@vlk.lt
fatima.dzarajeva @ vlk.lt
Kauno Teritorine ligoniu safely
Aukstaiciu g. 10
44147 Kaunas
Contact person:
Ms. Breed Valinskaite
tel. 0037 037 323 305,
Fax:. 0037 037 320 636
email: rasa@vlk.lt
Klaipėdos Teritorine ligoniu safely
Taikos pr. 28
91220 Klaipeda
Contact person:
Ms. Salvinija Andriušiene
tel. 0037 046 380 473,
Fax:. 0037 046 381 481
email: klsalvinija@vlk.lt
Siauliu Teritorine ligoniu safely
Vilniaus g. 273
76337 Šiauliai
Contact person:
Ms. Inga Žilvyte
tel. 0037 041 520 346,
Fax:. 0037 041 526 528
email: @ inga.siauliai vlk.lt
Panevėžio Teritorine ligoniu safely
Respublikos g. 66
Panevežys 35158
Contact person:
Ms Neringa Prievelyte
tel. 0037 045 510 414,
Fax:. 0037 045 583 789

EU citizens with the European Charter for Health Ubezpieczemoa have the right to use in Lithuania with the medical care insurance. Without local security, however, will pay cash, and then seek reimbursement in the regional health insurance in Lithuania or return to the Polish, the right branch of the NHF.

The 'healthcare'

112-No rescue

03 - Emergency

There are no required vaccinations.

Most dentists in private practice have no contract with the state health service. The costs of such visits are not refundable.

Plumbing Transportation throughout Lithuania is free of charge. Transportation to Polish is fully paid

Crime threat is rather small, however, caution should be. Always lock your car, and never leave valuables in them. Increase their vigilance after dark and do not turn around in the dark streets (in Vilnius, particularly around the railway station.) Distinctive green uniforms of the police, you can not see at all times.

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Two of Polish:

Ogrodniki-Łodziejki (Lazdijai) and Budzisko-Calvary (Kalvarija).

Two of the Kaliningrad region:

Wiżajny-Varteliai and Brżeniki-Kapciamiestis

Most international calls landing in Vilnius International Airport; Rodūnios gatvė. Cheap local carrier Lithuania Airlines offers flights to 15 European cities. Kaunas Airport, northwest of Vilnius also operates international flights:

Wizzair-of Dortmund, Liverpool, London, Malmo, Paris, Stockholm, Warsaw

Ryanair-from Kaunas, Dublin, Frankgurtem, Liverpool, London and Stockholm

Air Baltic

Kaunas International Airport

Vilnius is connected by regular courses of:

Moscow-110Lt, 2-3 times a day, 15h

St. Petersburg-94Lt, daily, 20h

Kaliningrad - 45Lt, 2 day, 7h

Warsaw - 85Lt, 3 per week, 12h

Minsk - 40Lt, 5 day, 4.5h

Two international carriers - Eurolinesi

ECOLINES. Support connections with nearby capitals and major cities:

From Riga - 45 Lt, 4 a day - 5h

From Kaliningrad - 50 Lt, 2 a day - 7h

From Tallinn - 95 Lt, 2 a day - 12h

With Warzsawą - 97 Lt, 3 day - 9h

From Moscow - 99Lt, 1 day - 13h

From Minsk - 30Lt, 5 day - 4 hours

From Gdansk - 110Lt, every night - 10.5 h

From Berlin - 170Lt, every day - 16h

Lithuania has a good road network linking it with all neighboring countries. The route the Via Baltica linking Warsaw to Tallinn runs through Latvia and Lithuania.

There are ferry connections from Denmark, Kaliningrad, German, Polish and Szewcją. The main ports in Klaipeda Lithuania also has a terminal for cruise ships.

Krantas Shipping (tel: (46) 395 111, I.krantas.lt)

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Local Lithuania Przewoźniki Airlines offers flights between Vilnius and Kaunas, and several smaller airports.

Vilnius and its largest cities are connected by rail. For example:

Vilnius-Kaunas - 11Lt -1.25 -13 hours a day

Vilnius-Klaipeda-40LT - 5g-2 day

Vilnius-Siauliai-24LT - 4 hours per day -5-8

Frequent connections between Vilnius and all major cities.

Vilnius -> Kaunas-19Lt - 1.5 h

Vilnius-> Siauliai - 32Lt - 3h

Vilnius-> Kiaipeda-49Lt - 3.25 h

You can take all Lithuania in a few hours. A modern highway connects Vilnius to Klaipeda (for Kaunas), and Vilnius from Panavezys.

In larger cities there are many public transport - buses, minibuses, trolleys, etc.. Remember to ticket erased.

Bike - Lithuanians boast a network of bicycle

Commonly available. An increasing number of internet cafes, and places with wi-fi, and some libraries.

Post Office is located in every city VirtualBox are generally 8:00 - 18:00. Shipments to Western Europe can go up to 6 days.

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Better hotels and restaurants accept credit cards Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. Sometimes, American Express. In the largest cities (Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda), the norm is to pay with cards. ATMs (among other Polish banks) is more. There is no longer the town.

Bananas (1 kg) 2.50 lt

roll 0.30 lt,

bread, 1.9 lt,

cake 9 lt,

candies (bag) 1 lt

1 lt chocolate,

chips 2 lt,

chewing gum 1.50 lt,

apples (1 kg) 1.20 lt

Eggs (10 pieces) 3 lt,

coffee (200 g) 6 lt,

acid bread (1.5 l) 1.99 lt

butter (200 g) 2.10 lt

milk (1 l) 1.20 lt

Coca-Cola 2 lt,

Sprite 2 lt, oranges (1 kg) 3-4 lt, tomatoes (1 kg) 4.20 lt

3-3,40 lt portioned cheese (the best Germantas)

3 lt fruit juice,

plums (1 kg) 4 lt,

2-4 lt portioned meats,

potatoes (1 kg) 2 lt.

There is no shortage of stores online. Cheaper to buy in smaller stores, and for enduring the best and probably the most interesting option is the local bazaars.

Amber, carved wooden masks, 999 vodka, liqueurs: Krupnikas, Palanga, Bainava

-200 Cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco

-1l of alcohol> 22% or 2l of alcohol <22% or 2l of sparkling wine

-250g water 50g perfume or cologne

-500g, or 200g of coffee extract

-100g tea or 50g ekstraktuś

The easiest way to find the office in a bank, or in a typical network of circular section Bankas Snoras. Exchange U.S. dollars, euros and dollars.

Lithuania has made several investments western European hotel chains. In Kaunas, the majority of hotels is concentrated in about the very city center. Vilnius and other major cities offer from luxury hotels to cheap guesthouses.

Finding cheap accommodation in both Vilnius and Lithuania and the rest is not a problem:

Lithuanian Youth Hostels

Ausros Vartu 1920-1915, 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania

Tel: (5) 262 5357th

Most camps are located in regions of Palanga and Tarakai and around larger cities. Over the vast majority of Lithuanian rivers and lakes can pitch a tent, for a modest fee - even in national parks.

Travel agencies organize renting rooms in private apartments and homes. In Vilnius you can rent their own apartments with kitchens.

The average hotel room - 40USD

Place in the hostel - a dozen Euro

Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association

Jasinsjio 16, LT-01112 Vilnius, Lithuania

Tel / Fax: (5) 249 7478th

Lithuanian cuisine is based mainly on pasta dishes. Dumplings and noodles with various fillings and sauces. The meat they mainly pork and beef. Meals are hearty and this is not rich in salads. As a snack it is straps with a pig's ear.

Zeppelins - the national dish, oblong dumplings stuffed with meat, topped with sour cream and sprinkled with bacon. They have a characteristic oblong shape.

Kibiny - dumplings stuffed with mutton.

Pig ear

Kvass, 999 - liquor, composed of 27 different herbs.

In every village there are more places serving traditional dishes and more.

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Old Town of Vilnius is the largest in Europe. It is located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The heart of the capital's Gediminas Square, the cathedral, which dominates. For afterwards, it believes you can enjoy the entire old town. Well worth a visit churches: St.. Anne and St. Peter and St. Paul.

Lighthouse in Nida was put into 1874r. In addition, the city is Thomas Mann's Cultural Centre - built in the house where the German writer spent his holidays in the years 1930-1932. It should also see the Soviet Sculpture Park commemorating the tragic events in the history of Lithuania.

Three mysterious prośnięte grass mounds mean the place where was the ancient capital of Lithuania -

Kaunas nayzwane is a 'museum city'. It prides itself on, inter alia, created the Museum of Devils, to commemorate the victims of the Nazi occupation. In addition, the museum dedicated to Ciurlionisowi - known Lithuanian painter. It should also see the ruins of the castle and old town hall.

Trakai - the province in which there is a national park of the same name, is a Lithuanian land of lakes.

In national parks and Žemaitija Aukstaitija waiting for tourists with its unspoiled hills and lakes.

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1 January - New Year

Jan. 6 - Epiphany

January 25 - Winter Measure

February 2 - candles, Day Perkunas, Presentation of the Lord

February 16 - Day of rebuilding the Lithuanian State

April 1 - April Fool's Day - Melagio Diena - day liars

April 23 - Jurgines - Day Pastucha

May 1 - Labor Day

3 May - anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution on May 3 (od2007?)

May 8 - St.. Stanislaus Cybulinis

May 13 - Day of Love, the Feast of the goddess Miłdy

June 24-Midsummer Night

July 6 - Coronation Day of King Mindaugas of Lithuania

15 August - Assumption Day

September 8, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nov. 1 - All Saints

24-26 December - Christmas Day

Baltijos Garsas Festival of Contemporary Arts - first held in 2006. Kernave near the village as a rock festival. Since then, developed a street theater, circus, lectures and seminars.

Kaziuko Müge - a big annual festival of Polish-Lithuanian folk art and handicrafts tradition stretching XVIIc. He was then held on the two largest trade fair in Vilnius and its streets. Tradyjnie takes place on the last Sunday before St.. Casimir (March 4).

Days Kaunas - the annual cultural events commemorating the events of 20 May 1463r. When Casimir IV Jagiellon rosrzeżył rights restored and the city. Main events are miejce the streets and squares in Kaunas old town, at the end of May.

Uzagavenes - Lithuanian festival which takes place seven weeks before Easter. This is the kind of the equivalent of Mardi Gras or carnival. It begins the night before Ash Wednesday. In Vilnius, the largest of events takes place on Gediminas Avenue and Park Kumsiskes.

Midsummer - Summer Village Festival celebrated everywhere on June 24 in Lithuania. Traditionally, sing songs, dance to the west, tells tales, looking fern flower.

Based on two pillars: the clubs and casinos. Concentrated in three cities: Winlie, Kaunas and Klaipeda. Visitor waiting there on the open late-night clubs of all kinds. In Vilna, in addition a large number of students driven by events and movement in pubs.

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