Lithuania

Lithuania is a country and the southernmost Baltic state in Europe, a former Soviet bloc nation bordering Poland, Latvia and Belarus. Its capital, Vilnius, near the border with Belarus, is famous for its medieval Old Town. It also has Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and an 18th-century cathedral built on the site of a pagan temple. The Tower of Gediminas on a hill is a symbol of the city and the nation, and has panoramic views.