Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states in Northern Europe and offers not only a diverse landscape: beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea with the Curonian Spit, dense forests, solitary bogs, rolling meadows, and countless lakes. In idyllic villages, old traditions are preserved, while the capital city Vilnius is characterized by baroque churches and winding alleys, cozy cafés, jazz bars, and studios. 176 images showcase Lithuania in all its diversity, and four specials cover amber, the "Baltic gold," the world of legends and myths, the natural phenomenon of the Curonian Spit, and the island castle of Trakai. Features: large format, current photos on 128 pages, 4 specials on special topics, fully illustrated in color, with a detailed map.