Klaipėda is the 3rd largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 150 thousand people. The city’s history goes back as far as 1252, when the Livonian Order constructed the castle of Memel there. Today Klaipėda is known for its unique Fachwerk (Timber-Framed style) old town, neo-gothic architecture, lovely craftsmen‘s courtyards, and its cobblestone streets. The city also features the famous Drama Theatre and the Square, with the gracious sculpture of Ann from Tharau. Klaipeda is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere: folk performances, craft fairs, and amber markets are regularly held here. The city offers its visitors a large number of exciting museums such as the largest of that kind in Europe, the Lithuanian Maritime Museum, Klaipėda Castle Museum, Clock & Watch Museum, and Blacksmith Museum. Over 100 various kinds of creative sculptures, statues and monuments can be found in Klaipeda, which makes the search for the hidden treasures adventurous and inspirational. The wealth of Klaipeda is a large variety of maritime, cultural and folk events hosted here. In the summer, Klaipėda attracts thousands of guests to the traditional Sea Festival, Klaipeda Jazz Festival, outdoor theatre performances, folk dance & song competitions, ship parades, and sailing regattas. Cycling in Klaipeda and its region is the most enjoyable way to explore its ancient architecture and stunning nature, thus avoiding fixed programs and traffic congestion. The dense network of bike