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Mar 16, 2018 · The trade of herbs in Lithuania is mostly influenced by the collection of herbs in the wild and imports. Herbs collected in the wild account for 29 percent of all the ingredients used in pharmaceutical industry, while 65 percent of ingredients are received from imports.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Ireland, especially, had a wealth of herbal lore passed on by local healers well beyond the start of the Industrial age, much longer than many other European nations. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a look at some herbal remedies passed down from old Éire. Try These Healing Herbs
- Sand Dunes of The Curonian Spit
- Vilnius Historic Center
- Trakai Island Castle
- Gediminas Castle Tower
- Hill of Crosses
- Palace of The Grand Dukes of Lithuania
- Kaunas
- Klaipėda
- Lithuanian Folk Museum in Rumšiškės
- Pažaislis Monastery
I want to start this list with my personal favorite place in Lithuania – sand dunes of the Curonian Spit. This is a place where I spent countless summers as a child, a place that I took my husband to when he first visited Lithuania, and a place that I recommend to every tourist traveling to Lithuania. The Curonian Spit is one of the most unique pla...
Vilnius Historic Center, or Vilnius Old Town, is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a must-see in Lituania. Despite countless wars and destructions, Vilnius managed to preserve its medieval layout and an impressive mix of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, and classical architecture. There are many impressive buildings in the Old Town and the best ...
Trakai Castle, built in the 14-15th centuries and just recently restored, is considered a definite must-see place in Lithuania. Located in the most beautiful setting on a little island surrounded by Lake Galvė, the castle is truly impressive. The whole area around Trakai is dotted with lakes and if you can, take your time to explore it as well. Bec...
One of the absolute must-see places in Vilnius, Gedimino bokštas (Gediminas Tower) deserves a separate mention and a place on this ‘best of Lithuania’ list. This tower is one of our National symbols and one of the very few historic places in the country that we were allowed to be proud of even in Soviet times. Gediminas’ Tower is the most important...
Kryžių kalnas, Hill of Crosses, is not just one of the best places to visit in Lithuania, it definitely deserves a place on any list of the most unique places in the world. Hundreds of thousands of crosses in all shapes and sizes, covering this tiny hill in the middle of nowhere is a very impressive sight! Hill of Crosses dates back to the beginnin...
Valdovų rūmai, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuaniais an excellent museum located inside the restored 15th-century palace at the Cathedral Square in Vilnius. I would dare say that, at the moment, this is the best museum in Lithuania. The museum has several parts, with the most impressive one being the ruins of the original palace underground ...
No list of the best places in Lithuania would be complete without mentioning its second-largest city and my hometown, Kaunas. Dating back to the 14th century and set in the place where the two biggest rivers in Lithuania – Nemunas and Neris – come together, Kaunas has always held a very significant place in Lithuania’s history. In the interwar peri...
Surprisingly, hardly ever mentioned as one of the best places to visit in Lithuania, Klaipėdais, in my opinion, another must-see in Lithuania. Lithuania’s third-largest town and its biggest main port city, Klaipėda is located at the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. If you are taking a cruise through the Baltic States, you’ll likely stop here for...
There is no better place to get to know what life in Lithuania was like in the past than the Lithuanian Folk Museum in Rumšiškės,aka Open-Air Museum of Lithuania. It’s one of the largest ethnographic open-air museums in Europe, set in a beautiful area close to Kaunas Lagoon. The museum is a great introduction to the ethnographic regions of Lithuani...
Pažaislio Vienuolynas (Pažaislis Monastery) and the Church of the Visitation are a part of the largest monastery complex in Lithuania. Located on the shores of the Kaunas Reservoir (huge artificial lake), this 17th-century monastery is one of the best places to see in Lithuania. Yet, you won’t find many tourists here. It might get busy during certa...
Apr 24, 2024 · Traditional Irish herbal remedies reflect a rich tapestry of folk medicine, representing a vital link to the island’s history and cultural identity. For generations, these natural cures have been rooted in the daily lives of the Irish people, becoming an integral part of Ireland’s heritage. Herbal medicine in Ireland draws from a diverse ...
Trees. Scots Pine ( Pinus sylvestris; Paprastoji pušis) Silver Birch ( Betula pendula; Karpotasis beržas) English Oak ( Quercus robur; Paprastasis ąžuolas) Conifers. ( Latin: Pinophyta; Lithuanian: Pušūnai ) European Larch ( Latin: Larix decidua; Lithuanian: Europinis maumedis) Norway Spruce ( Picea abies; Paprastoji eglė )*
May 23, 2022 · The lecture gave the audience the opportunity not only to hear, but also to learn how to correctly identify, collect and prepare herbs for use. The main focus was on the May herbs – dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), nettle (Urtica dioica) and ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria).
