- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4 edition (25 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841621153
- ISBN-13: 978-1841621159
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #21 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Lithuania
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Now into its fifth edition, Lithuania is an invaluable guide for planning a trip in this most hospitable of European countries. Some of the many attractions featured are: the atmospheric Hill of Crosses at Siauliai, the charming seaside town of Palanga and the provincial town of Kaunas with its museums and botanical gardens. For those seeking a tranquil retreat by the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Spit National Park is well covered, with its town of Nida perched amongst a wilderness of dunes. An overview of the country's chequered history is provided in addition to all the information necessary to create the perfect itinerary.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this guide just before my first trip to this fascinating country.I found it to be indispensible and never go there without it even though I have a Lithuanian wife! Mr McLachlan has tried to cover as many topics to help the traveller as possible in the 294 pages. In particular he has written at some length about the two major cities, Vilnius(the capital) and Kaunas (the second city and former capital).
He deals with the main tourist attractions as one might expect in such a guide but goes much further. There is accurate information about how to travel around using the public transport system , a potted history of the country and each town as well as many suggestions about hotel and guest-house accomodation. He has also given helpful suggestions about eating (or drinking) out and you won't go wrong following these suggestions until you discover favourites of your own.
The cultural notes given in the front section of the book are particularly useful both practically and as a guide to these proud people. There is even a small section at the back of the book with some helpful words and phrases although the reader should be warned that the stresses used in Lithuanian words are much different to what we expect in the UK and you may well get blank stares if you use these phrases! Finally, he has included suggestions for further reading and some helpful websites to feed your curiosity.
This guide is written in a very easily readable way but is packed on every page with gems of information. I read it often just for pleasure but maybe I should get out more - oh yes, I am going to live there soon!
He deals with the main tourist attractions as one might expect in such a guide but goes much further. There is accurate information about how to travel around using the public transport system , a potted history of the country and each town as well as many suggestions about hotel and guest-house accomodation. He has also given helpful suggestions about eating (or drinking) out and you won't go wrong following these suggestions until you discover favourites of your own.
The cultural notes given in the front section of the book are particularly useful both practically and as a guide to these proud people. There is even a small section at the back of the book with some helpful words and phrases although the reader should be warned that the stresses used in Lithuanian words are much different to what we expect in the UK and you may well get blank stares if you use these phrases! Finally, he has included suggestions for further reading and some helpful websites to feed your curiosity.
This guide is written in a very easily readable way but is packed on every page with gems of information. I read it often just for pleasure but maybe I should get out more - oh yes, I am going to live there soon!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This guide gave very good general advice about Lithuania today, as well as accurate details of sites worth visiting. Only drawback was the lack of photos.
Visitors to Lithuania please note: Comments regarding toilets - these are entirely true. Beware!
Visitors to Lithuania please note: Comments regarding toilets - these are entirely true. Beware!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A very useful and compact book. While it does not centre or focus on Kaunas, which is where I stayed, it provides a wealth of useful information about the city.
The information on the museums, galleries, churches and architecture was accurate and not overwhelming. It rightly pointed out that the city is not an architectural jewel although it has some fine (particularly Art Dec/nouveau) buildings.
Restuarants and coffe bars were described well and helped me to eat out in some lovely places with excellent food. The guide could have given some indication of price ranges which always helps the traveller select where to eat; and also indicate that wine is a little more expensive than you might expect. One or two of the eating establishments mentioned were now closed - but things change!
Overall a pleasing, well written and honest description of a lovely city.
The information on the museums, galleries, churches and architecture was accurate and not overwhelming. It rightly pointed out that the city is not an architectural jewel although it has some fine (particularly Art Dec/nouveau) buildings.
Restuarants and coffe bars were described well and helped me to eat out in some lovely places with excellent food. The guide could have given some indication of price ranges which always helps the traveller select where to eat; and also indicate that wine is a little more expensive than you might expect. One or two of the eating establishments mentioned were now closed - but things change!
Overall a pleasing, well written and honest description of a lovely city.
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