If you are planning to visit Lithuania, you might be wondering what kind of electric socket type is used there. This is important to know if you want to use your electronic devices or appliances without any hassle or risk of damage. In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about the power plugs and sockets in Lithuania. The power plug sockets in Lithuania are of type F. This means that they have two round pins and a hole for the earth pin. The type F plug socket is also known as Schuko, which stands for Schutzkontakt (protective contact) in German. This type of plug…
Why Hill of Crosses (Lithuania) is so unique?
If you are looking for a unique and inspiring destination in Lithuania, you might want to visit the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai. This is a hill covered with thousands of wooden and metal crosses, statues, rosaries, and other religious symbols that have been brought here by pilgrims for centuries. The Hill of Crosses is not only a site of pilgrimage, but also a symbol of the Lithuanian people’s faith, identity, and resistance. The origin of the Hill of Crosses is not clear, but some believe that it started after the 1831 Uprising against the Russian Empire, when families of the fallen rebels could not bury them properly and placed…
What is the connection between Hannibal Lecter and Lithuania?
If you are a fan of the thriller novels and movies featuring Hannibal Lecter, the notorious serial killer and cannibal, you might be curious about his origins and background. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between Hannibal Lecter and Lithuania, the small Baltic country where he was born and spent his early childhood. Hannibal Lecter’s Lithuanian roots were revealed by Thomas Harris, the author of the novels that introduced Lecter to the world, in his 2006 prequel Hannibal Rising. In this book, Harris traces Lecter’s life from his birth in 1933 to his escape to France in 1949. According to Harris, Lecter was born into a wealthy…
Where movie Chernobyl (2019) was filmed?
The movie Chernobyl (2019) was filmed in two main locations: Lithuania and Ukraine. Lithuania served as a stand-in for the Soviet cities of Moscow, Minsk and Pripyat, while Ukraine provided the actual site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Here are some details about the filming locations of the movie: The movie Chernobyl (2019) was praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail in portraying the events and aftermath of the nuclear disaster. The movie used real locations and props to create a realistic and immersive atmosphere for the viewers. The movie also consulted with experts and witnesses to ensure that the story was based on facts and testimonies.…
Did you know that Stranger Things was filmed in Lithuania?
If you are a fan of Stranger Things, you probably already know that part of its fourth season was filmed in Lithuania. This popular Netflix series tells the story of teenagers’ adventures, related to mysterious events and a parallel world, called the Upside Down. In the fourth season, one of the intrigues is that one of the main characters, police officer Jim Hopper (actor David Harbour), is held prisoner in a Soviet camp in Siberia. But did you know that this camp is actually Lukiškės Prison in Vilnius? This more than a hundred years old prison was closed in 2019 and previously held criminals and political prisoners. The name of…
What is cepelinai – national Lithuanian dish?
If you are looking for a hearty and satisfying dish from Lithuania, you might want to try cepelinai, the national dish of this Baltic country. Cepelinai are potato dumplings stuffed with spiced ground meat, cheese or mushrooms, and served with a creamy sauce and crispy bacon bits. They are named after zeppelins, the German airships, because of their oval shape and large size. In this blog post, I will show you how to make cepelinai at home, and share some interesting facts about this traditional dish. Cepelinai are made from two types of potatoes: raw and cooked. The raw potatoes are peeled and grated, then squeezed in a cheesecloth to…
Oldest languages in the world still spoken
The oldest language in the world still spoken today is a matter of debate among linguists and historians. Some of the candidates for this title are Tamil, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Basque, Arabic and Lithuanian. Here is a brief overview of these languages and their origins: Tamil is a Dravidian language that originated in South India and Sri Lanka. It has a written history of over 2,000 years and is still spoken by about 80 million people in these regions and in other parts of the world. Tamil is one of the official languages of Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Sanskrit is an Indo-Aryan language that originated…
How Lithuania is called in different countries?
How is Lithuania called in different countries? Here are some examples of how Lithuania is called in different languages and regions. How Lithuania is called by its neighbours? In Lithuanian, the official language of Lithuania, the country is called Lietuva. This name is derived from the word lietus, which means „rain” in Lithuanian. The name may reflect the rainy climate of the country or the ancient belief that rain was a blessing from the gods. In English, the name Lithuania comes from the Latin Lithuania, which was used by medieval chroniclers to refer to the lands of the Lithuanians. The Latin name itself may have been derived from a Baltic…
