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2012-04-11
Lithuania, the land of amber, pine trees and lakes, once a mighty power in medieval Europe has a long and rich history both of the native Lithuanians and of the numerous other nations Poles, Jews, Russians, Belarusians, Karaites and Tartars inhabited this country. Old Vilnius University and Baroque architecture, medieval insular Trakai Castle and 60-meters dunes of Neringa, Black Madonna of Ostrobrama and the unique Hill of Crosses, Vilna – Jerusalem of the North and the works of the outstanding Lithuanian composer and artist M.K.Ciurlionis will enrich your knowledge and understanding of this land. | Massaot May group
2012-04-04
Massaot May 22 - June 01 group to the Baltic states has 6 vacant places to be sold.
For more information contact us travel@jerulita.lt | Latvia
2012-04-11
Latvia provides a mixture of different cultures as it was for centuries under the Swedish, Polish, Russian and especially German influence. One can experience that in the Old city of Riga with its Lutheran churches and while travelling throughout the country and exploring numerous medieval castles. Long beaches of Jurmala and beautiful scenery of Latvian Switzerland – Sigulda attract many nature lovers. Riga, the largest city in the Baltic region, is a recognized center of tourism, famous for its outstanding collection of Art Nouveau architecture and for the annual Opera Festival. | Estonia
2012-04-11
We invite you to journey to the most northern Baltic state – Estonia. You will explore the rigorous scenery of the islands Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the university town Tartu, sea resort Parnu and, of course, Estonian capital Tallinn, the city of the sailing of the Olympics-80. Fortifications of the XV c. old town are of the most preserved in Europe. Magnificent panorama of the city, beautiful Kadriorg park and palace, imposing Alexander Nevski church, memorial to the Sunken Ship Rusalka, narrow streets, folk crafts, cozy coffee shops will make your stay in Estonia pleasant and unforgettable. | Finland
2012-04-11
Finland the land of 190.000 lakes attracts numerous nature-lovers and travelers admiring culture and architecture sites. In the capital Helsinki you will explore impressive Senate square with an enormous Cathedral, Finlandia concert hall and Sibelius memorial, unique Temppeliaukio Church quarried out of the natural rock. Visit to Arabia museum and factory the trailblazer in modern Finnish design; its product selection consists of popular ranges of dishes, utensils and gifts. You will travel along the picturesque countryside to explore the former capital Turku and further to see the seaport Kotka. | Belarus
2012-04-11
Belarus (White Russia) is the former Soviet republic mostly suffered from the Nazi occupation; numerous memorials are evidence of that. The most impressive of them is Khatyn memorial reflecting the tragic fate of a burnt Belarusian village. One will learn a lot about this country while travelling from Brest citadel to Slonim synagogue, from ancient Grodno to Mir and Nesvizh Radziwill castles, from Novogrudek, the homeland of the great Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz to Vitebsk the town of Marc Chagall, throughout the great Volozhin, Radin, Mir, Novardok yeshivas and finally to the capital Minsk hero-city exposing the typical architecture of 1950s. | Poland
2012-04-11
Poland provides a great variety of experience both sad and pleasant unmatched by any other destination in Central and Eastern Europe. It is especially rich of Catholic and Jewish civilization. Krakow the ancient Polish capital is famous for its Wawel Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Jewish Kazimierz and unfortunately infamous for the nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau camp. On the way to Warsaw one will explore the miraculous Black Madonna of Chestochowa and the world of Hasidic communities of Lezhansk, Lancut, Kotzk, Gur, etc. Warsaw is significant for the Old and New city, Royal Castle, the sites of the famous uprising, Lazienki park, Chopin festivals and the Soviet gift – Palace of Culture and Science. Finally one can enjoy skiing in Zakopane and sailing in Gdansk. |
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