Buildings in Klaipeda, Lithuania's Old Town
The overarching architectural feature of Old Town Klaipeda is half-timbered Fachwerk, but the smaller details are just as fascinating. See the Klaipeda Castle ruins, which recall the Teutonic period of medieval Lithuania, and check out the famous statue of Lithuanian folk hero Anike in Theater Square.
A sculpture in Klaipeda, Lithuania
Head to Martynas Mazvydas Sculpture Park, adjacent to the city's main bus station. Here, you'll find more than 100 stone sculptures, many of which are in a surrealist style, and all of which make great backdrops for an afternoon stroll or picnic.
Although it's just 10 minutes by ferry from central Klaipeda, the idyllic Curonian Spit feels like another world. Stroll or bike along white-sand beaches, dip your toes into the refreshing waters of both the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon or visit with local fishermen.
Klaipeda's cuisine brings sophistication to the traditional, blending the hearty fare of Eastern Europe with the light, refreshing flavors of the sea. Head to the Old Town to taste savory Cepelinai potato dumplings and borscht served with dark rye bread. Or head to the waterfront area and share a whole roasted sea bass or a generous plate of mussels, often served with French fries, at a harborside restaurant.
The Baltic cruise region is home to one of the world's largest amber deposits, and Klaipeda's Autentic sells one-of-a-kind jewelry and keepsake pieces made from it. Or take a piece of the town's handmade history with you after sifting through the impressive collection at Klaipeda Antique Shop. Decorative clay bells are one of the region's signature trinkets.
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