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Elīna Garanča, the Latvian mezzo-soprano, is acclaimed as a "first-rate star" by The New York Times, possessing a velvety voice and a dramatic essence.

Latvia, in addition to the sophisticated structures, has many ravishing mountains and waters.

Kaunas, a key transport town on the way to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, possesses strategic importance. The Kaunas Castle was erected to protect the city and the capital from foreign invasions.

Medieval Gothic-style structure attracts eyeballs with its highly ornamented characteristics. The style has even inspired different art forms, including music, paintings and fashion. The prominently fancy feature of Gothic architecture had constantly been recreated by architects who contributed to the emergence of the Neo-Gothic. The derived style is more elaborate. Sigulda Castle is a classic example of the Neo-Gothic building.

A group of merchants from countries such as Germany, Finland, Norway and Sweden formed the Hanseatic League in the mid-12th century to deal with issues such as pirates repression and unreasonable transit tax.

Travelling through three countries in one trip isn't hard! From artsy Lithuania, the architecturally diverse Latvia to natural Estonia, learn more about these three countries with a trip to the Baltics!