[Trip to Medieval Eastern Europe] Must-see attractions in the Baltics: Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia | GreaterGo

[Trip to Medieval Eastern Europe] Must-see attractions in the Baltics: Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are also worth visiting, besides other popular destinations! Baltic countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, the three countries are geographically proximate. Characterised by the quiet atmosphere of Scandinavia and romantic fairytale towns, they are good choices for tourists travelling to Europe.

Baltic states #1: Lithuania

Lithuania is in the northeastern part of Europe. Home to multiple ethnic regions since the 13th  century, it presents diverse ethnicities. The architecture and culture are full of distinctive artistic traces, making it a unique and romantic European country.

Must-see attractions in Lithuania - Hill of Crosses, Užupis

200,000 Crosses on the Hill of Crosses

The Hill of Crosses is about 220km away from the capital city of Vilnius. With more than 200,000 crosses in a solemn ambience, this holy place of faith and love will give you an unforgettable experience.

Micro-Country: Užupis

Can there be another "country" within a city? Užupis is a country that lies within the UNESCO-listed old town district of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city. There are various graffiti, statues, artist studios and boutiques, with a strong artistic atmosphere. The Lithuanian government promotes this "country" as a tourist site, attracting many aesthetes every year.

Baltic states #2 : Latvia

Latvia is in the north of Lithuania, known as the "lungs of Europe" due to its forest coverage rate of 44%. Ruled by different countries throughout history, Latvia is a multi-ethnic country today and famous for its diverse architectural designs.

Must-see attractions in Latvia – House of the Blackheads, Venta Rapid

A historical guild of merchants: House of the Black Heads

House of the Blackheads is in Latvia’s capital city Riga. It was built in the early 14th century as a guild to serve unmarried German merchants. It is a bright Gothic building with a touch of the Dutch Renaissance. The House of the Blackheads has been rebuilt and expanded several times and eventually converted into a public museum.

The widest waterfall in Europe: Venta Rapid

There are many beautiful mountains and lakes in Latvia. With a width of 250m, Venta Rapid is the widest waterfall in Europe. Sometimes you can even see salmon swim upstream and skip about in the waterfall!

Baltic states #3 : Estonia

Estonia is one of the countries with the best air quality and comfort in the world. As the northernmost country among the Baltics, it was also under the rule of many countries and, therefore, full of historic buildings in every corner of the cities.

Must-see attractions in Estonia - Tallinn, Matsalu National Park

Tallinn: An old fairytale town

Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. As one of the most well-preserved mediaeval towns in Europe, Tallinn's old town has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Apart from its rich cultural heritage, the natural scenery there is also fascinating. A walk in the city will give you the illusion of being in a fairy tale!

European Wetlands: Matsalu National Park

Matsalu National Park is an important location for bird migration in the East Atlantic. It is in Estonia's Lääne County, covering an area of ​​486.1 square kilometres. In addition to inhabiting nearly a thousand different animals and plants, it is also the most important wetland bird sanctuary in Europe. If you love nature, you must not miss it!

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