Rest with children in Palanga. Entertainment complex Juozo Alus. Which hotel to choose for vacation
Palanga has its own airport, which means that you can get to the city with a minimum amount of body movements. You can fly from Minsk to Palanga by Belavia in just an hour, but keep in mind that flights are operated only in summer: from June to early September. Round-trip tickets will cost €100.
From Kyiv to Palanga with a transfer can be reached by Belavia, UIA, airBaltic and LOT airlines. Fly from 3 to 5 hours depending on the carrier. From Moscow, again with a transfer, you will be picked up by the same airBaltic and LOT.
If you plan to travel to Palanga from Vilnius, there are a lot of travel options. For example, the Lithuanian bus carrier Toks has flights Vilnius - Palaga: € 16 and 4 hours on the way, and you Baltic Sea.
Another option is the train Vilnius - Klaipeda, which departs from the Vilnius railway station five times a day and costs from € 15 one way. You can book a ticket in advance on the Lithuanian Railways website. Travel time is about the same as by bus - about 4 hours. There is nothing to go from Klaipeda to Palanga, use the local intercity bus - you can check the schedule.
If you decide to travel around Palanga by bus (although this does not make much sense), you can look at the routes and timetables for public transport. There is no Uber in the city, but there are other taxi services.
Palanga is a rather tiny town with squat buildings. There is even a special law here prohibiting the construction of housing that would exceed the height of a pine forest. It looks cool - a complete fusion of natural and man-made. All the houses and hotels of Palanga stretch along the Baltic Sea, and the residential streets of the city are separated from the sea only by a strip of pine forest. We recommend choosing housing on the front page - so you can admire the peaceful forest from the window, and you can walk to the sea in a maximum of 5 minutes. Villa Medusa(Neringos g. 42) just one of those accommodations. A small guest house is located right next to the forest, which hides the sea. For € 35 per night for two, you can stay here in a cozy room with all amenities and floor-to-ceiling windows. Write to the hostess in advance that you want a room overlooking the forest, and in the morning, without getting out of bed, you can admire one of the most peaceful views in your life.
Modern Apartment in Palanga(S.neries g. 37)- apartments in the city center and, moreover, not far from the sea. For a day in a cozy apartment with a good view from the window, you will pay almost € 100, but it has its own kitchen and an open balcony for breakfast.
Palanga Park Hotel(S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno 11) - a hotel with an excellent location for those who like to live closer to the traffic. It is located near the main street of the city - Basanavičius. In 10 minutes from the hotel you can walk to the main attractions of the town - the Amber Museum and the Botanical Garden. Double room in Palanga Park Hotel will cost about € 55 per day.
If you want to splurge - choose a boutique hotel Smilčių Vilos(Smilčių g. 67), which is located just 10 minutes walk from the sea. Several buildings included in the hotel complex are already remarkable in themselves - the buildings look very modern and designer. The hotel courtyard is also very cozy and ideal for evening gatherings. An overnight stay in a double room will cost € 90 (breakfast included).
Budget travelers also have a place to stumble. For example, in Surf Hostel(Medvalakio g. 12A)– a modern bright hostel with a cool “surfer” interior. Overnight in a shared room for eight will cost € 24 per person.
Another good hostel Symbiosis (Klaipėdos pl. 62a)– located near the bus station of Palanga. Here are cool cozy rooms with fresh renovation and new furniture. You will have to walk to the sea for about half an hour, but next to the hostel there free parking. Prices are quite affordable: from €14 for an overnight stay in a shared room, and €30 for a double room.
Palanga is a small seaside town, where people go rather to take a break from impressions and oversaturated cultural program. But there are still sights here - and they all fit perfectly into the leisurely atmosphere hovering here.
The main museum in the city Amber Museum(Vytauto g. 17) is located in an old palace that once belonged to Count Tyszkiewicz. The exposition of the museum fully corresponds to its name - there are about 30 thousand exhibits, and all this is amber. Rumor has it that this is the largest such collection in the world. The exposition with amber is located on the second floor of the palace, and on the first floor you can get a closer look at the life and way of life of the counts Tyszkiewicz themselves. The interiors of those times are recreated in the halls, and you can look, for example, into the countess's office or imagine yourself as a big person in the ceremonial hall. A ticket to the museum costs €3 for an adult and €1.5 for a child.
Adjacent to the Amber Museum is another major attraction that not only Palanga, but the whole of Lithuania is proud of - this Birute Park(Vytauto g. 15). Locals like to boast that this is the most beautiful and well-groomed park in the whole country - and they have every reason to do so. Once upon a time, the park was laid out by order of the same Counts Tyszkiewicz. In Birut even today you can feel like you are in the 19th century - there are well-groomed flower beds and bushes all around, and people dressed in costumes from the times of the first owners of the palace are walking along the paths. By the way, quite a lot of events are held in the park: for example, in the summer three times a week, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Palanga orchestra performs here. You don't have to pay to visit the park.
Another popular place in the city for walking on fresh air – sculpture park(Vytauto g. 39A). Here you can take a look at 28 statues of modern Lithuanian (and not only) sculptors.
If you come to Palanga with children, look into Dog Museum (Taikos g. 8). This is a private collection of figurines of dogs. As many as 4 thousand exhibits! One of the owners of the museum is the artist Vytautas Kusas, so you can see his paintings here.
Don't lose sight Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Vytauto g. 51), which rises above the city and looks very impressive. The imposing neo-Gothic red brick building was built in 1987 with the financial support of Count Felix Tyszkiewicz. Look inside to see the church's tall vaults and discreet decoration. But keep in mind that it is not always possible to get there - check first with the hours of services on the church website. By the way, in Palanga there is an Orthodox Church of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God (Sodų g. 52), which is worth a look because of its atypical architecture for Orthodox churches.
On the main street of the city - Basanaviciaus(J. Basanaviciaus) your feet will take you. This is the most moving part of Palanga, and it is along this street that almost all the cafes, restaurants and bars of the city are located. People are always decent here, because Basanavičiaus is actually the center of Palanga and its oldest part. Along the street, among others, are the very first buildings built in the city. These are wooden holiday villas, not the most attractive in appearance, but protected by the state as a cultural property.
Directly from Basanavičiaus you will go to another main attraction of Palanga - the sea pier. The very first pier was built here under the Tyshkeviches - they hoped to develop shipping in Palanga, but it did not work out. Therefore, the pier began to be used for idle walks. Later, in our time, a new, more reliable structure was built here. Come to the pier to admire such a beautiful and such a cold Baltic Sea, listen to the cries of seagulls and look at the sandy shore from afar.
ACTIVITIES
The Baltic city is adored by lovers of healthy lifestyles and outdoor activities: there will always be someone riding a bike, jogging or pacing past you here Nordic walking. And if you are far from all this, perhaps it is in Palanga that you will be inspired to run your first hundred meters along the sea.
The favorite of all local and visiting cyclists is the Palanga long bike path. On it you can get right up to the Latvian Liepaja or to neighboring Klaipeda. It passes through the forest along the sea, as well as some of the sights of Palanga, for example, the Amber Museum. Bicycles can be rented - here are the checkpoint addresses of points.
If you prefer not to pedal, but to run on your own two feet, you will appreciate treadmill "Labritis" in the thick of the Palanga pine forest. The length of the looped path is 6 kilometers. Here you can work out on the street simulators.
IN Palanga sports complex (Sporto g. 3) You can sip iron in the gym or play tennis. Next to the brand new building of the complex there is a football stadium and running tracks.
If you are traveling with children, we advise you to look into Palanga summer park (J. Basanaviciaus g. 43) with slides, trampolines and other fun (tickets from € 17), Palanga Fairy Park (S. Daukanto g. 24A) with unusual sculptures and installations and children's park (Šermukšnių g. 1) with great playgrounds.
Another legendary place Palanga, which all the townspeople will advise you -
Palanga is a Lithuanian city on the Baltic Sea that has become popular balneological resort. However, in addition to beaches, hotels and holiday homes, the city is extremely interesting in historical and cultural terms.
Unique sights of Palanga
Here is a list of must-see places:
Dog Museum (address: Taikos Street, 8), with more than two and a half thousand exhibits.
An old pharmacy, rebuilt almost two hundred years ago.
The Amber Museum, in fifteen halls of which over four and a half thousand exhibits of amazingly beautiful “Lithuanian gold” are presented.
Seaside regional park, where in coastal zone preserved a small piece of wildlife.
The fishing village of Sventoji, where, according to legend, Palanga itself originated.
It is recommended to go to the Church of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, which is the only church built in Lithuania over the past half century. If you go away from the main street, you can see a small Musical Fountain. There is a fun opportunity to order your song to him.
What else is worth seeing
Acquaintance with the resort begins with the cobblestones of the main street of the city named after Jonas Basanavičius. This local Arbat opens every a tourist route. Here you can ride a horse, taste an unusual national cuisine and even become a participant of the festival.
When there was still a sea connection between Liepaja and Palanga, the famous half-kilometer pier was erected. Today he is the most romantic place Palangi, the favorite "Lithuanian Broadway" for evening walks.
Not far from the city center is a beautiful botanical park Birute, hosted by Count Tyszkiewicz, whose residence is located right there. Taking a guided tour, you can find out that the hill of the same name in the center of the park is an ancient druid observatory similar to Stonehenge, only oak pillars rise here instead of stones.
Going on an independent trip around the city, be sure to take a guidebook with you.
Palanga is a cozy green town located on the coast of the Baltic Sea and is a famous Lithuanian resort. Magnificent beaches with soft sand, clean air, filled with the smell of pine needles and amber resin, picturesque nature and interesting sights, it is famous for attracting thousands of tourists and vacationers every year. Staying in this place will be not only comfortable and interesting, but also extremely useful!
Resort features location
Palanga stretches along the sea coast for 25 km among pine groves and mixed forests. Its territory occupies about 80 sq. km. Already in the 19th century, it was a popular balneological resort with mineral springs and therapeutic peat mud, where diseases of the spine and internal organs were successfully treated.
Today the city has numerous sanatoriums equipped with excellent conditions for year-round recreation, as well as rehabilitation - modern equipment and the latest techniques. Dry and warm air, saturated with iodine ions, perfectly treats respiratory pathologies, up to bronchial asthma. Mud therapy is recommended for diseases of the small pelvis and the musculoskeletal system, and sun and sea baths accelerate metabolic processes, improve the condition of the body, fill it with vigor and positive emotions.
SPA centers in Palanga offer a variety of facial and body treatments, massages and body wraps, saunas and swimming pools. There are excellent conditions for children's recreation thanks to developed infrastructure- a variety of attractions, carousels, bike rental. Sanatorium conditions are also attractive for elderly couples.
When is the best time to go to Palanga
Palanga differs from other resort areas by amazing natural factors. A comfortable climate is one of its advantages, the number of sunny days here is much higher than the average for Lithuania. There are no sharp temperature drops here, the proximity of the sea provides warm summers and mild winters.
Thanks to air masses constantly moving between sea and land, natural ventilation of the coast is ensured, which is not the case on the continent. Centennial pine groves fill the air with phytoncides, and the wind brings the smallest droplets of water with iodine ions to the shore. Walking daily along the beach, you can get a natural therapeutic inhalation from the sea air, saturated with iodine vapor. The weather is unstable and can change frequently, so it is difficult to predict it in advance, but there are no changes that are too drastic.
The warmest months with the most stable weather conditions- July and August. This period is also distinguished by a higher temperature, which keeps around +25 ° C, as well as relatively warm sea water- 17 to 19 °C. And in September in Palanga there is a wonderful weather for vacationers. Despite the low sea temperature, it is suitable for active swimming, which is good for the joints.
Which hotel to choose for vacation
There are many hotels in Palanga that differ in the level of service and cost - from private houses to luxurious hotels with modern spas.
Beautiful Palanga Prie Parko is located just a few minutes walk from the coast, next to the Botanical Garden. Comfortable spacious rooms with a seating area are furnished with solid wooden furniture, in perfect harmony with the light walls. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a kettle, there is also a sauna and a massage parlour.
The stunning Amberton Green Hotel Apartments offers opulent, classic-style apartments with river-facing balconies. Each room here is equipped with a kitchenette with private facilities, and a bathroom with heated floors. The establishment is located in historical center, a few hundred meters from the shore. There is a great rooftop pool with a hot tub.
Very close to the coast, in a beautiful mansion, the hotel Senoji Palanga is located. Cozy spacious rooms with wide beds are filled with light and warmth. Cute trinkets create a feeling of home comfort. Large windows overlook the balcony with scenic views. There is a sauna and hot tub.
Villa Arbatos is located next to the Botanical Gardens, in a picturesque, peaceful location. The complex includes individually designed cottages equipped with kitchenettes and modern amenities. Guests can relax here in cozy gazebos or walk in a wonderful park. Bicycle rental allows you to take longer walks.
Senoji Hansa Hotel is located on main street Palanga. Classical architecture and beautiful interiors are complemented by modern amenities. The comfortable apartments with a sleeping and living area are very clean and cozy. Attractive and good location hotel complex- just a few minutes walk from the beach.
The best resorts
Being both a balneological and a seaside resort, Palanga is known as one of the top three in Lithuania. Nature has created here unique conditions for the treatment of the upper respiratory tract, and mineral water and mud complement natural factors and are used in therapeutic measures against diseases of the heart, nervous system, etc. Sanatoriums also offer rehabilitation after severe injuries and major operations. Treatment complemented by sea procedures, cycling And outdoor activities gives excellent results.
One of the best in the resort is the sanatorium "Energetikas", located in the village of Švantoia, on the seashore. Three large buildings are connected here by passages and offer spacious rooms with a balcony and sea views. Recently built another well-appointed building with luxurious rooms. The wellness center provides rehabilitation treatments ranging from massages and mineral baths to physiotherapy and herbal medicine.
On the coast, next to the Botanical Garden, there is a sanatorium-resort complex "Baltija", consisting of several hotels and a Rehabilitation Center. In the country, it is the only one equipped with all conditions for the reception and treatment of people with disabilities. The complex is distinguished by cleanliness, excellent service, good food and relatively low prices.
Just a few years ago, a new health complex"Gradials". The modern treatment center offers examinations using the latest diagnostic equipment and unique recovery programs that contribute to effective recovery after injuries, operations and serious illnesses. In the pool, vacationers can admire the picturesque nature of the coast through its glass walls.
In the coastal pine grove there is a multidisciplinary sanatorium "Palangos Linas". It is famous for its unique method of safe treatment of severe diseases of the spine without surgery, by restoring the intervertebral discs. This method of therapy has already been confirmed by successful clinical practice.
The Children's Rehabilitation Center "Palangos Gintaras" is known for its specialization - here they deal with the treatment of respiratory diseases in young patients. Children up to eight years old are accepted with their parents, older ones are treated on their own. Successful therapeutic effect chronic lung diseases are also exposed here.
What will please the rest in Palanga
Rest in Palanga is rich in amazing impressions at any time of the year. In February, the Walrus Festival takes place here, when everyone can swim in the icy waves of the sea. At the end of winter, Maslenitsa pleases with surprisingly delicious pancakes with filling. In spring, the city is open to a variety of folklore festivals, including children. The first decade of June is traditionally marked by the grandiose Summer Festival with colorful fireworks, rich fairs, and numerous concerts. The summer solstice is celebrated with merry festivities and sports competitions. The end of summer is celebrated with sacred music festivals, and September is celebrated with the Healthy Food Festival.
museum under open sky located in a small quiet park in the center of Palanga. About 30 interesting sculptures presented in it are the works of masters from different regions of the former Soviet Union. At all resort town is distinguished by a wide variety of statues installed in different places. One of them is the sculptural group of Jurate and Kastytis, with which beautiful legend about the love of a simple fisherman and sea goddess. The composition is located next to the pier, where the sea sometimes throws out pieces of amber left over from the ruined underwater palace.
Walking along the main pedestrian street named after Basanavichaus, you can come to the Pier - popular place city dwellers and vacationers. It replaced the old pier built a hundred years ago by Count Tyszkiewicz for ships sailing to Palanga. The new one was built at the end of the last century. Here, every evening, a lot of people gather to watch the amazing sunset, which changes its shade every day. The building is especially mesmerizing at night, illuminated by the bizarre light of lanterns and the glow of the moon. For lovers noisy rest and entertainment on the main street there are many cafes and bars where it is easy to spend an interesting evening. Nightclubs and restaurants offer entertainment program for the whole night, some of them are located on the shore.
Must try on vacation local cuisine. It traditionally plays an important role in soups with dumplings. They are prepared in all establishments. Potato dishes are very popular - stuffed potato pancakes and zrazy with a crispy crust and meat or vegetable filling. Cold borscht with kefir has an unusual taste. Any restaurant will offer different options for fish dishes, of which smoked delicacies are especially good. The choice of desserts will not disappoint, from delicious pastries to a variety of cheeses that are usually eaten with honey. Most of the restaurants are scattered on the main city street, where you can try not only national cuisine, but also the cuisine of other nations.
The best souvenir from Palanga is, of course, amber. In the local souvenir shops you can see a huge selection of products from this unique gem, which occupies one of the first places with the beauty of its colors. Not only jewelry is made of amber, but also household items - elegant boxes, beautiful ashtrays, cigarette cases, etc. There are also many workshops where you can choose and order an item.
For lovers of active pastime, Palanga provides a variety of entertainment. Infrastructure is well developed here. sports recreation- sports grounds, swimming pools, bike rental. fans ecological tourism can participate in hikes along the forest trails. Horseback riding or tennis and golf courses are available for those who wish. Traditional beach activities here, too, are extremely in demand - surfing, scuba diving, football. A wonderful fountain has recently been opened in the town square, dancing to the music, it turns on every evening, and the next melody can be ordered by a paid SMS message. About 20 works are included in the program so far.
Attractions of Palanga
In the center botanical garden there is a beautiful snow-white building - the Tyszkiewicz Palace, a famous aristocratic family, built at the end of the 19th century in the neo-Renaissance style with elements of classicism. Its façade is adorned with four classical columns supporting a terrace with a wrought iron railing. Graceful balconies are also decorated with openwork lattice. WITH north side in front of the entrance is installed reconstructed in the 90s. Sculpture of Christ based on old photographs. Nearby is a chapel connected to the palace by a covered passage.
After the restoration of the building, unique expositions of the Amber Museum were placed in its numerous halls, telling about the origin, extraction and processing of this amazing material. Guides explain how you can distinguish a natural stone from a fake. There are about 4.5 thousand items in the permanent exhibition. The largest piece of amber exhibited here weighs 3.5 kg. In many products, you can see insects frozen inside or pieces of plants. The chapel is used for temporary exhibitions. summer evenings Here you can listen to wonderful chamber music concerts in the open air.
A few years after the construction of the Tyszkiewicz Palace, one of its owners founded a magnificent Botanical Garden - with the help of a famous botanist invited from France. Three years later, wonderful ponds with indented banks and tiny picturesque islands connected by graceful bridges appeared on the swampy coast.
Dunes have become one of the elements of the integral composition of the park. At the top of the highest of them stands a sculpture of the fairy-tale character Egle - the queen of snakes. Centuries-old pines surrounding park area, imperceptibly merge with it. Curved trunks of pine trees with a bizarre crown scatter the sun's rays, creating an exquisite pattern of sunspots. Here, open and closed spaces. Glades are protected by special plantings from constant winds. The beautiful landscape is complemented by numerous sculptures, shady alleys and beautiful fountains.
When creating the attraction, seedlings of many deciduous and ornamental tree species from other European botanical gardens were brought in - black pine, hornbeam, paper birch and others, as well as some types of exotic trees. At the end of the century, the number of species of trees and shrubs was more than two and a half hundred.
Park routes successfully connect all its sights, one of which is the highest peak of the coast - Mount Birute. It is named after the wife of the Grand Duke, who is revered as the guardian of the holy fire. Recently, archaeologists discovered a cult altar here, its purpose has not yet been unraveled. The wooden chapel, built on the top of the hill in the 19th century, was later replaced by a brick one with wonderful stained-glass windows. It houses a unique collection of sculptures and religious artifacts. The Birute statue at the foot of the peak is always decorated with flowers.
The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary in Palanga was built in the 19th-20th centuries. in neo-gothic style. Built of brick next to an old wooden structure, it has been perfectly preserved. The interior of the temple and the carved altar are made of magnificent dark marble, and amazing stained glass windows are included in cultural heritage Lithuania. The walls are decorated with bas-reliefs, beautiful paintings and ancient icons. The church is distinguished by excellent acoustics and wonderful choral singing that accompanies evening masses, and from its 76-meter height a delightful panorama of this beautiful city opens up. Concerts of symphonic music, which are often held here, gather a large number of fans of the classics. In mid-August, a holiday is widely celebrated here, dedicated to the day Ascension of the Virgin Mary.
Where to go with children
The resort is perfect for families with children, as excellent conditions have been created for them. Little tourists will be happy to visit Children's Street with toys and clothes for children, as well as a large amusement park with a clean and well-groomed amusement park. After the games, they can visit a cafe and eat ice cream.
In a small village near Palanga there is a brewery where both adults and children will have a great time. Here, among the greenery and flowers, there is a children's playground with slides, bungees and other exciting attractions. The basketball court invites you to tournaments in the summer. Nearby is an interesting collection of old cars that you can see and photograph.
The Dog Museum occupies a small room in a private house, where amazing figurines are placed on shelves behind glass. The institution is private, its owner is a famous Lithuanian artist who became interested in collecting 25 years ago. Since then, the number of exhibits has increased to 2.5 thousand, and about 1000 more items are stored in the storerooms. Figurines of dogs are made of various materials - wood, glass, ceramics, amber, etc. They are divided according to their purpose - decorative, piggy banks, magnets, candlesticks, etc. Each exhibit is provided with a plate with information about the history of its appearance. Many of them were donated by guests who visited the museum and were amazed by its uniqueness.
On clean sandy beaches there are many entertainments for children. There are trampolines, and children's climbing frames, and jet skis, and yacht trips. The coast is conveniently equipped for descent and ascent, and from a strong gust of wind you can hide behind sand dunes or in tents that stand on the shore. Nearby there are cozy cafes where you can have a delicious meal.
A fascinating journey for a child will be a visit to the Museum of hunting trophies, located near Palanga. His collection is represented by stuffed representatives of the animal world, living not only in local forests, but also in African countries. Children will be offered exciting excursion through the museum, where they will tell about the living conditions and habits of wild animals in an accessible and interesting way. Those who wish can take part in a safari to look at wild boars, bison and other animals and get the most vivid impressions. You can stay overnight at guest house located on the territory of the museum. There is also a restaurant nearby.
From spring to the end of autumn, Palanga is filled with tourists and vacationers. Most of them come with children. Visiting this once beautiful place, they will forever keep tall ancient pines in their hearts, sand dunes and the beaches picturesque corners The Botanical Garden, the friendly soft sun and the hospitality of the inhabitants of the hospitable city!
On the Baltic coast there is a small resort town in Lithuania, which has not yet gained wide popularity, despite long history 760 years old, with which most of the sights of Palanga are connected.
But actively tourist destination has been developed here relatively recently.
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Popular sights of Palanga with photo
One of the historical sights of Palanga is the Tyszkiewicz Palace. Since 1824, the whole area of the future Palanga belonged to the family of the count. It was under their leadership that an inconspicuous wetland turned into popular resort. The palace, built in 1893-1897, of course, does not look like medieval stone castles, and is intended not for royalty, but for Count F. Tyszkiewicz.
Previously, this place was an ancient wooden "fortress". Despite the height of only 2 floors, now it looks quite impressive - a snow-white building, made in the neo-Renaissance style, decorated with baroque elements. In the immediate vicinity there is a small chapel, which is connected to the main building by a special passage. It was erected around 1900, with a statue of Jesus Christ placed next to it.
The botanical garden in Palanga greatly decorates the area around the palace, in which, in addition to the usual ones, exotic plants are also planted. It was not destined to admire the beautiful estate for long, since it was pretty much destroyed during the First World War, and after the Second World War the estate was completely nationalized, which led to desolation.
People became interested in the palace only in 1963, when the Amber Museum was opened here, which works here to this day. Now the collection presented here includes almost 30,000 different items, and the exhibitions tell about all the stages of human interaction with this "solar" stone.
Since the Baltics are famous for their large amber reserves, there is another place associated with them - these are amber workshops. This is not surprising, since this sun stone began to be mined and processed here already in the 3rd century BC. Whereas to XIX century Palanga has become big industrial center for the processing of this stone.
Since 2003, workshops have been opened here, where you can see all the stages of the processing process and purchase your favorite product.
The Šliupas Manor allows you to get acquainted with the fate of an outstanding person, whose life was closely connected with this city. It was in this house, which is now a museum, that he lived for many years. A comprehensive education was received in Russia and the USA, in 1930 he returned to his native town, becoming its first burgomaster.
In addition to the personal belongings of Sliupas, here you can learn a lot of interesting facts about Palanga. The museum itself opened in 1995, and most of the exhibits arrived in 2011.
What else to see in Palanga? tallest building in the city at 76 meters, and also one of the most famous, is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, located on Vytautas Street.
It was built relatively recently, at the beginning of the 20th century, in the Neo-Gothic style, so the building looks rather gloomy from the outside. Despite this, the interior decoration is luxurious, with old frescoes and important icons, as well as marble trim and silver altars. Today, the church is perfectly preserved, and is included in the number cultural monuments Lithuania.
Palanga for art lovers
After Lithuania gained independence, not many centers of contemporary art were formed here. One of these is the house-museum of Antanas Monchys, who is a famous sculptor born in Lithuania in the 20th century.
Despite the fact that he lived and worked in, he presented many of his works to the city. Sculpture is not his only hobby. Creativity has found its realization in various compositions, drawings, graphic works. Among the main materials with which the author worked are: amber, plastic, stone, clay, bone and wood.
Note: The main condition for the exhibition of his works, Antanas Monchys called the opportunity for everyone to learn art with the help of tactile sensations. This means that all works can and should be touched by hands.
Among not quite ordinary museums, one can single out the Museum of Dogs - the only exposition in the Baltics dedicated to these animals. The basis of the exhibition was a private collection of a Kusas couple. They started collecting figurines and various things related to dogs in 1991, and already in 2010 they opened the doors of their workshop to visitors.
Now there are collected about 3000 copies. For the most part, these are animal figurines made of ceramics, plastic, amber and other materials - there are 22 types in total. In addition, here you can find many decorative gizmos in the same spirit - caskets, magnets, watches, etc. Most of collection was donated by visitors. Now there are things from 35 countries of the world.
And, of course, a must-see is Art Gallery them. R. Savickas, which hosts exhibitions of works by contemporary artists.
What to see in Palanga and surroundings
The botanical garden, located in Palanga, is considered one of the most beautiful in the Baltic countries. The Baltic coast, pine forest on one side and sand dunes on the other, give it an incredible charm.
It was founded in 1897 by the Frenchman Andre, who was a good landscape architect and part-time botanist. The creation of this park took him 3 years.
In the center is the no less impressive palace of the Tyszkiewicz, who were engaged in arranging the garden. The territory of the Botanical Garden occupies 100 hectares, where more than half are trees, mostly pines.
There are also many reservoirs here, especially among them a pond with swans stands out. In the evenings, pedestrian zones and glades are illuminated with special illumination, which gives the whole composition a fabulous look. In the summer evenings, festivals and events related to brass music are held here.
Here is also Mount Birute - a pagan priestess. This place is very ancient and sacred. It is believed that this place was previously a castle, destroyed by the Crusaders. And in this very place was the place of sacrifice of the priestess Birute, known in these parts.
Now on top of the hill there is a chapel decorated with stained glass windows, as well as several sculptures.
Here, on a large organized playground, a whole Children's Town is equipped with many swings, slides and other similar entertainments.
Not so far from Palanga is the famous attraction throughout Lithuania - Trakai Castle, because in this area it is the oldest and largest fortress. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but there is reason to believe that it stood here already in the 14th century.
The undoubted achievement of the builders is the impregnability of the castle, which no one has conquered. But already in the 16th century, the significance of the fortress gradually faded away, and it became a place of exile and a prison. This leads to the gradual destruction of the structure. Its restoration lasted for a long time, starting from 1901 and ending in the 90s, when the building was restored to its former appearance.
Take into account: on the coast of the Baltic Sea, at some distance from the city, you can visit the Seaside Regional Park. Its purpose is to preserve local flora and fauna, as well as the protection of species listed in the Red Book.
It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 5,000 hectares.
Palanga beaches
Being on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Palanga is an important resort region Lithuania. The territory of the city occupies 25 kilometers of the coast, on which the beach is equipped. Palanga Beach is included in the top 20 in the world according to some publications.
It has been noted not only by the media, but for several years now it has been awarded a special Blue Flag award, which means compliance with the highest quality standards. And this is not surprising: white sand, the azure sea and the pine forest around allow you to enjoy your vacation in full.
The beaches of the city suggest not only a quiet family holiday are very popular and active entertainment. In the immediate vicinity of them there are playgrounds for volleyball, tennis, mini-golf, cycling tracks, horseback riding, surfing. Some of these structures are located closer to the pier in Palanga.
The first pier on this shore was built about 100 years ago by Count Tyszkiewicz, but the wooden structure could no longer serve the city. The new one, in the shape of the letter L, was built in the 90s. Now it is a favorite place for city dwellers and tourists to enjoy the sunsets.
The pier is very easy to find, just walk along the main street of the city of Palanga - Basanavičiaus, whose photos adorn more than one guidebook.
The length of the pedestrian road, lined with paving stones, is 1 kilometer. It starts from Vytautas Street and ends right on the Baltic coast. In addition to walking along it, it is quite possible to enjoy many historical monuments architecture in close proximity.
For example, on Vytautas Street there is an old pharmacy known here, which has been operating here for more than 150 years. It was the first institution of its kind in Lithuania in the 19th century. Unlike today, before all the medicines were prepared right here.
Surprisingly, some of them are still sold, for example, an elixir of 27 plants called "999". True, the work of the pharmacy was still interrupted in 1940-1990, when the building was occupied by the NKVD department. Then it was restored in the spirit of the 19th century and the pharmacy was reopened. The building itself is also of architectural interest.
Festivals and holidays in Palanga
Main public events in Palanga have a national basis or are created for tourists. Among the religious, Maslenitsa, held at the end of winter, stands out strongly. It is accompanied by active folk festivals and recreational activities accompanied by eating pancakes in large quantities.
Before the beginning holiday season Traditional is the Summer Festival, when the city is immersed in an atmosphere of fun, discos and sporting events for several days. The International Dog Show, which is held here not for the first time, is also a favorite among tourists.
Jonines, or rather the celebration of the summer solstice, remains very spectacular. It is held on the ancient pagan hills, arranging dancing and singing there.
Sights of Palanga (Lithuania) - beautiful photos
Apart from clean sea, fresh pine air and white sandy beaches, in Palanga there is an opportunity to visit many historical sights, the photos of which we propose to see below.
