Klaipėda is third biggest city in Lithuania, with a population of around 190,000 people.
The town of Klaipėda Memel was founded in 1252. Klaipėda is a unique Lithuanian city by virtue of its colorful and turbulent history and also because the Old Town‘s architectural style is similar to many western European cities with which it had close links.
Situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea Klaipėda, with its rich history, traditions, cultural life, unique architecture, has become an outstanding tourism attraction centre. Moreover, the Curonian Spit, included in the UNESCO Heritage List, the charming and picturesque resorts, excellent recreational facilities and environs within the city’s outskirts offer unforgettable and long-lasting impressions for those who visit these places.
Young, pushing, liberal, open, tolerant, bright, ambitious, and perhaps a bit crazy – these are the words that are most often used to describe the city of Klaipėda. There are many who try to unravel the mystery of Klaipėda. How, in just a few short years, has Klaipeda been able to transform itself from being a grey and undistinguished industrial port, into one of the most attractive cities in the country, which is now rightly known as the capital of western Lithuania.
Getting to Klaipeda
• The closes airport – Palanga International Airport is located on the northern boundary of Klaipeda , within a 30 min. drive. The airport and Klaipeda are connected by the internationally significant road that extends from Liepaja (Latvia) to Klaipeda.
• International Ferry Port in Klaipeda connects Klaipeda with the ports of Kiel, Sassnitz in Germany and Karlshamn in Sweden.
• Klaipeda Bus Station provides passenger transport on regular routes within the city area, local area and between the cities. There is a possibility to take a bus from Klaipeda to Germany, France, Great Britain, Netherlands, Latvia, Estonia, Kaliningrad region or Poland.
More useful information:
http://www.klaipedainfo.lt/en/?page=1
http://www.investinklaipeda.com/
http://www.klaipeda-tourism.lt/en/home
