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Things to do in Klaipėda
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Sightlore has 19 places to explore in Klaipėda, and 13 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Klaipėda's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Kopgalis
Area of Klaipėda at the northern tip of the Curonian Spit, where the Curonian Lagoon meets the Baltic Sea; home to the Sea Museum and the dolphinarium.
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Klaipėda Old Town
The oldest part of Klaipėda, at the mouth of the Danė River, known for its regular street grid and German-style half-timbered buildings.
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Klaipeda Sculpture Park
Klaipėda Sculpture Park (also known as Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park) is located in central Klaipėda, Lithuania. This park is one of the key artistic landmarks in the town.
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Meridianas
Wooden sailing ship (barquentine) moored on the left bank of the Danė River in central Klaipėda; one of the symbols of the city.
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The History Museum of Lithuania Minor
Museum on Didžioji Vandens Street in Klaipėda's Old Town, showing the history of Lithuania Minor and the Klaipėda region.
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The Blacksmith Museum
Museum in a former smithy in Klaipėda, a branch of the History Museum of Lithuania Minor; opened in 1992.
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Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
Art gallery at Liepų Street 33 in Klaipėda, a branch of the Lithuanian Art Museum; until 2004 it was called the Klaipėda Picture Gallery.
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Lithuanian Sea Museum
Maritime museum founded in 1979 at Kopgalis, the northernmost point of the Curonian Spit, in Klaipėda.
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Klaipeda Musical Theatre
Opera and musical theatre at Danės Street 19 in Klaipėda, founded by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture.
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Ännchen von Tharau Statue
Sculpture on Theatre Square in central Klaipėda, created in memory of the love of the poet Simon Dach; one of the city's symbols.
Discovery routes in Klaipėda
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Klaipėda: From the Castle to the Sculpture Park
From Klaipėda Castle to the Drama Theatre and the Ännchen von Tharau statue; through the Old Town, the History Museum of Lithuania Minor and the Blacksmith Museum to St John's Church, the Meridianas sailing ship, the Musical Theatre, the Pranas Domšaitis Gallery and the Sculpture Park.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Klaipėda Castle
Klaipėda Castle, also known as Memelburg or Memel Castle, is an archeological site and museum housed in a castle built by the Teutonic Knights in Klaipėda, Lithuania, near the Baltic Sea.
Dramatic Theatre of Klaipeda
Drama theatre on Theatre Square in Klaipėda; until 1945 the building was used by the German Theatre of Memel.
Klaipėda Old Town
The oldest part of Klaipėda, at the mouth of the Danė River, known for its regular street grid and German-style half-timbered buildings.
Klaipeda Musical Theatre
Opera and musical theatre at Danės Street 19 in Klaipėda, founded by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture.
Museums
The History Museum of Lithuania Minor
Museum on Didžioji Vandens Street in Klaipėda's Old Town, showing the history of Lithuania Minor and the Klaipėda region.
The Blacksmith Museum
Museum in a former smithy in Klaipėda, a branch of the History Museum of Lithuania Minor; opened in 1992.
Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
Art gallery at Liepų Street 33 in Klaipėda, a branch of the Lithuanian Art Museum; until 2004 it was called the Klaipėda Picture Gallery.
Lithuanian Sea Museum
Maritime museum founded in 1979 at Kopgalis, the northernmost point of the Curonian Spit, in Klaipėda.
Places of worship
St. John's Church (Klaipėda)
The Church of St. John was a Lutheran church in Klaipėda, Lithuania.
Church of Mary, Queen of Peace, Klaipėda
Catholic church in the Baltikalnis area of central Klaipėda; a registered heritage site.
Klaipėda Baptist Church
Baptist church at Vytauto Street 38 in Klaipėda; the oldest Baptist church building in Europe still in use.
Christ the King churches in Klaipėda
Church in Klaipėda north-west of the Old Town, on the right bank of the Danė River; a registered heritage site.
Pokrovo-Micolaus Orthodox church
Orthodox church in Klaipėda dedicated to the Protection of the Mother of God and St Nicholas, built in 2013.
Church of All Saints of Russia, Klaipėda
Orthodox church in Klaipėda dedicated to All Saints of Russia.
Monuments
Ännchen von Tharau Statue
Sculpture on Theatre Square in central Klaipėda, created in memory of the love of the poet Simon Dach; one of the city's symbols.
Meridianas
Wooden sailing ship (barquentine) moored on the left bank of the Danė River in central Klaipėda; one of the symbols of the city.
Klaipėda Lighthouse
Klaipėda Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Klaipėda, on the Lithuanian coast of the Baltic Sea; located 500 metres from the coast.
Nature
Klaipeda Sculpture Park
Klaipėda Sculpture Park (also known as Martynas Mažvydas Sculpture Park) is located in central Klaipėda, Lithuania. This park is one of the key artistic landmarks in the town.
Kopgalis
Area of Klaipėda at the northern tip of the Curonian Spit, where the Curonian Lagoon meets the Baltic Sea; home to the Sea Museum and the dolphinarium.
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