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Adriaane Pielou explores Vilnius in the frost and snow, which 'emphasise the ethereal beauty of the winding lanes, the 18th and 19th century buildings and skyline of exquisite cupolas and spires'.
As a new rail route links the two Baltic hubs, here's how to plan a weekend getaway that combines the light and dark of two storied cities
The mere mention of Budapest, Vienna and Strasbourg at this time of year conjures the warm glow of Christmas markets – fairy-lit chalets heaving with strudel and gluhwein and trinkets you’d never think twice about buying at any other time of year. And yet, when it comes to real festive magic – and a dose of the unexpected – none of these festive heavyweights can compete with Europe’s true Christmas capital: Lithuania’s baroque beauty, Vilnius.
Lithuania’s fascinating capital city has some fun and quirky things to see and do over the festive season and great for Christmas
While Eastern Europe has been a popular destination for years, the Baltic states are often overlooked when it comes to the British tourist.