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Palanga Sights and Landmarks Guide, Lithuania

Palanga Sights - The Lush Green Birute Hills

This awesome natural tourist hot spot is located on the south western side of Amber Museum and is considered to be an important tourist hot spot for those who are looking for some peaceful place. During historical years, this hill was an observatory for celestial bodies and the location of pagan sanctuary for various settlements.

You can still find various historical structures around this hill. All we can suggest is that you shouldn’t believe these structures to be haunted as various locals might tell you. Observe their beauty and be sure that you will love the sculptures.

Palanga Sights - Amber Museum for History Lovers

If you love history and if you want to enjoy some of the historical memories of Palanga then you must head towards the famous Amber Museum. It is located on the north eastern side of the above mentioned Birute Hills. You will definitely appreciate the historical collection of this museum.

This museum is housed in the awesome Tiskeviciai Palace which was built in 1897 by a famous German architect namely Franc Svechten. It is the historical design of this palace and the huge collection of artifacts inside the museum that makes this a must visit place for all tourists.

Palanga Sights –The Botanic Park

In 1960 a Botanic Park was set up in the city of Palanga and since then it has grown immensely. Today this park is one of the very important tourist hot spots in Palanga.

If you have tim, you could also visit Kalinigrad, Russia which is only 78 miles away or Riga, Latvia, 167 miles away.


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