PLACES OF INTEREST IN KLAIPĖDA CITY

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You will reach all places of interest and historical locations in Klaipėda on foot, or you can comfortably drive around in a car, stopping at the locations that interest You the most. We will list some of the most famous places that are really worth visiting in order to feel the historical spirit of the city.
THEATER PLAZA is in the heart of Klaipėda city. It is a favourite gathering place for residents and guests of the city. Theater plaza always draws up crowds of people to the events that take place there, small streets are always full of curious people and foreign visitors rushing to art galleries or theaters. Every year city draws many visitors to such festivals as Castle international jazz festival, Sea festival, various folklore festivals and fairs.

“ANIKĖ OF TARAVA” and a memorial to Simonas Dachas are some of the most prominent objects of Klaipėda city.  In 1912 a fountain was built in Theater plaza, it was dedicated to the memory of Simonas Dachas, a Klaipėda born poet, professor of Karaliaučius University. Sculpture depicts young barefoot girl with a flower – one of the characters about the whom the poet wrote. It was the first memorial construction with humanitarian contents in this region. It stood out among other official memorials due to its lyricism, romance, and democracy.

Love song of “Anikė of Tarava” is sung not only in Germany, but in Switzerland and Austria too. It can be found in the German folk songs, and Munich city hall bells are chiming this mellody up till today.

BIRŽA BRIDGE – steel elevated bridge over Danė river in Klaipėda between the streets of Herkaus Manto and Tiltų. Raised at 50 degree angle on both sides.

Up till the second half of the XVIII century wooden Birža bridge had a strategic significance. Bridge generated a lot of income for the city: every passing ship had to pay bridge raising fee, small opening was opened in the middle of the bridge so that sailboat masts would pass through. Till the middle of the XIX century it was the only transit bridge. During the second world war the bridge was destroyed. It was rebuilt in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007.

KLAIPĖDA CITY HALL – historical building, where king Frederick William III of Prussia and queen Louise temporarily resided (1807-1808) during Napoleonic wars. It is a classicism style house, built from late XVIII century till early XIX century, it was owned by Danish consul Lork, and later his relative Contius. In 1846 magister of the city bought this building, later it became the city hall of Klaipėda.

Since 2011 mayor of Klaipėda city and some management officers returned to this historical building.

These are only some places of interest out of many. Klaipėda – Lithuanian port, despite being third largest city of Lithuania, it is full of places of interest, historical memorials, objects of architecture and history, galleries, parks and squares. City infused with cultures and historical events is not only very interesting for tourists, but it can constantly surprise natives and city residents as well. We also present a list of more objects in the city that are worthy of your attention. Based on it, You can plan a great trip by car or on foot, together with family, friends, or even colleagues. Should you be in need of services of professional guides or transportation rent, you can always trust services and attention of “KLAIPĖDA CARS” and “Klaipėda Tours”.

Besides the aforementioned objects, the city also has many other sites that are worthy of your attention. We will concisely mention what you must see during your visit to Klaipėda! Some of the most interesting places to visit – Botany garden of Klaipėda University,
Klaipėda zoo,  Pier – harbour gates, Lighthouse, Hagen dune.

Harbour city is filled with architectural objects that must be visited by the guests of the city.  Such as: Central palace of Klaipėda postal office, Klaipėda city hall, Klaipėda drama theater, old architecture of Klaipėda old town – truss, complex of Klaipėda university buildings, sculpture “Old town postal office”, churches and other house of prayer in Klaipėda, Old warehouses, Court and jail complex,
Brewery.

Besides the architectural objects, Klaipėda city has many artistic sculptures and memorials that entertain tourist eyes and fantasy. Works of art awaits for visitors in the streets, on buildings, in squares and various other unexpected spots of the city. Sculptures worthy of attention that became symbols of the city: “Magic mouse”; “Cat with gentleman’s face”; Dangė mermaid and kuršis; “Pot of gold”; Biker sculpture; “Old town warden”; “Chimney sweeper”; “Four winds”; “Neringa”; “Tower”; “Goodbye”; Plaza of Prussian Lithuanians and memorial for Martynas Mažvydas; sculpture “Tree of Love”; “Fisherman”; “Black ghost”.
History buffs can find and see such objects reminiscing the history of Klaipėda, as: “Arch” – memorial to united Lithuania; Turning table (chain bridge); Danė quay – Meridian,
Bastions of Jonas hill; Renaissance plaza; Memorial for the millennium anniversary of mentioning of Lithuania’s name ; Memorial plaques – feet; Memorial columns to commemorate events of January 1991; Port of Danė river; Castle site; Humanities and educational science faculty of Klaipėda university.

There are plenty of parks, plazas and galleries, as well as museums in the harbour city. Museums that are especially liked by visitors of the city: Pranas Domšaitis gallery of Lithuanian museum of Art, Amber museum “AMBER QUEEN”, Lithuanian sea museum and Dolphinarium, exhibition of resistance and exile, newly opened museum presenting historical events “Museum 39/45”, Castle museum, History museum of minor Lithuania, Klaipėda clock museum.