Palanga and Klaipeda on the Lithuanian Coast (2 of 2)
JEREMY TAYLOR: WRITER - TEACHER - JUGGLER
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Palanga and Klaipeda on the Lithuanian Coast (2 of 2) |
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Cycling is not a popular activity in Lithuania though in Palanga pedal power seems to be all the rage. Lots of people hire pedal-powered buggies and cruise peacefully through the town. What a pleasant change... | ||
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Count Feliksas Tiskevicius, the one with the chateau, also built a hunting lodge about a kilometre from the chateau. It burnt down a few years ago but has been rebuilt and is now an expensive, but good, restaurant. | ||
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28km South of Palanga is Klaipeda, a commercial port that is currently undergoing major renovations in the old town area. The work that has been completed, such as this little street, looks great. | ||
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Klaipeda, at least parts of it, has managed to keep its character and a stroll around the carless old town is very pleasant - and will be even better when the renovations have finished. | ||
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Another part of Klaipeda's heritage, it has now been turned into a restaurant. | ||
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In keeping with the Helsinki protocol on holiday photographs, here is the obligatory sunset picture. | ||
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Practical Information For more information on the amber museum (in French) click here For information on the ferry to the Curonian spit, click here |
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