Klaipeda Walking Tour

Klaipėda is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania which was firstly mentioned as Memelburg in 1252. Today Klaipeda is one of the most famous resorts of the country, located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. It has the only seaport and cruise ship dock in Lithuanian. The city is also known for beaches and plenty of great entertainment facilities, including museums, cinema centers and shopping centers, parks and natural preserves, as well as historic sites, churches, small local ferry, and so on. In Klaipėda Old town you will face the oldest buildings of the city, dating from the middle of the 18th century. They are warehouses built in the fachwerk style. This construction, influenced by Germanic culture, has been used since the foundation of the City. This method of construction was especially suitable for the marshy soil as frame constructions are lighter than the stone. Unfortunately, many of these buildings were destroyed by fire. The tiny downtown houses and Fachwerk-styled warehouses are being used by various art organizations – writers, artists and photographers. There you can find small art galleries, museums, souvenir shops and cozy cafes.