History Museum of Lithuania Minor, Klaipeda
The History Museum of Lithuania Minor is situated within a historic Baroque-style edifice, dating back to 1774, making it one of Klaip臈da's oldest structures. Originally owned by Johann Christian Witte, the post office director, the building boasts a well-maintained vineyard.
The museum offers a diverse range of exhibits, delving into the region's prehistoric era, the lifestyles and burial customs of Baltic tribes such as the Curonians and Skalvians, the Teutonic Order's conquests and the history of their state, and the origins of printed materials in Lithuanian鈥攐ne of the world's oldest languages. Additionally, the museum explores the events of the first half of the 20th century, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Klaip臈da Region Lithuanians, known as Lietuvininkai.
The museum offers a diverse range of exhibits, delving into the region's prehistoric era, the lifestyles and burial customs of Baltic tribes such as the Curonians and Skalvians, the Teutonic Order's conquests and the history of their state, and the origins of printed materials in Lithuanian鈥攐ne of the world's oldest languages. Additionally, the museum explores the events of the first half of the 20th century, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Klaip臈da Region Lithuanians, known as Lietuvininkai.
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Sight Name: History Museum of Lithuania Minor
Sight Location: Klaipeda, Lithuania (See walking tours in Klaipeda)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Klaipeda, Lithuania (See walking tours in Klaipeda)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Klaipeda, Lithuania
Create Your Own Walk in Klaipeda
Creating your own self-guided walk in Klaipeda is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Klaipeda Statues and Monuments Walk
Founded by Germans in the mid-13th century, Klaipeda is the oldest city in Lithuania and quite big on historical and artistic heritage. The latter includes numerous statues and monuments, some of which are weird, some outstanding, and some simply amusing, collectively adding a great deal of charm to the city's cultural scene.
A notable location to find a wealth of sculptures in one place... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
A notable location to find a wealth of sculptures in one place... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Klaipeda Introduction Walking Tour
Welcome to Klaipeda, a captivating city on the Baltic Sea coast of Lithuania! Despite being the country's third-largest city, Klaipeda often escapes the attention of tourists who might only stop by briefly before heading straight to the sea and sand dunes of the Curonian Spit.
The city has a complex history, partially due to the strategic importance of its ice-free port at the mouth of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The city has a complex history, partially due to the strategic importance of its ice-free port at the mouth of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles