Vilnius Lithuania ... is awesome

Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, located in Eastern Europe (now classified as Northern Europe) has had many names given to it, like Jerusalem of Lithuania or Rome of the North, but once it was also proclaimed the city of low-flying angels. The name came from many little sculptures of angels attached to the rooftops along the city. We could only assume the angels were the symbol of getting too curious and having to land to visit Vilnius, because the city has the largest medieval old town in central and eastern Europe, compacted in a tight area of only 3.59 square kilometers, making it an ideal place to explore culture by foot. Included in the UNESCO world heritage list Vilnius old town is packed with unique architecture, breathtaking history and boasting cafes and boutiques.

The city outside of old town is very modern, with incredibly friendly people, and rich culture. This city had a very relaxed vibe, with gardens and parks everywhere, and is known for its café / lounge culture with numerous restaurants and bars throughout the city. Its no wonder the citizens of Lithuania drink more here than any other country in Europe with only Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic and Luxembourg on their heels. Lithuania is home to unique traditional food and drink as shared in our previous post. We got to sample pig ears, numerous craft beers and the best mead Dave and I have had. Mead (honey liquor) is a very common and traditional drink of Lithuania.

There is so much to do and see in this city 6 days hardly seemed enough. Best of all this is known for being one of the cheapest major cities in Europe and we certainly welcomed $15 euro lunches and $25 euro dinners that left us feeling more than satisfied.Read more