Klaipėda is a sea port in Lithuania and the third-largest city in the country. The city is specifically known for its German influence. The old town of Klaipėda is great to visit. The city is best known for its Annchen von Tarau sculpture and the Meridianas,...more
Klaipėda is a sea port in Lithuania and the third-largest city in the country. The city is specifically known for its German influence. The old town of Klaipėda is great to visit. The city is best known for its Annchen von Tarau sculpture and the Meridianas, which is an old sailing ship with a restaurant inside (not halal). Throughout the city there are numerous sculptures that are good to see. Next to the bus station is the Lithuanian modern sculpture park that features about 116 sculptures.
Klaipėda has numerous museums that cannot be missed. The Lithuanian Sea Museum and Dolphinarium, Clock Museum, Castle Museum and the History Museum of Lithuania Minor are the best museums to visit. There is a big beach located close to the city, the Smiltynė beach. The beach is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Other beaches near the city are Giruliai and Melnragė beaches.
The main area for shopping in Klaipėda is the city center. There are several huge shopping malls in Klaipėda like Akropolis, Banginis, BIG, BIG-2, Mega Plaza, HerkausGalerija, Studlentas, Arena, etc.
The nearest airport to Klaipėda is the Palanga Airport. The airport is located about 30km from the city. From the airport visitors can take taxis or buses to reach Klaipėda.
There are no halal restaurants in Klaipėda but there are a few vegetarian restaurants in the city where visitors can dine. Grin Grin serves vegetarian food.
There are no mosques in Klaipėda. However visitors can get more information from the Klaipeda region's Muslim community IMAN located at Tilzes.
Prayer times for Klaipėda,Lithuania