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List of cities in Lithuania. Vilnius is the largest city of Lithuania with urban population over 700,000 inhabitants. In Lithuania, there are 103 cities (miestai). The term city is defined by the Parliament of Lithuania as a compact urban area with more than 3,000 people, of whom at least two-thirds work in the industry or service sector.
This is a list of cities in Lithuania. There are 103 cities. List. Map showing all cities marked with red dots. Bigger cities are written in larger letters. Click on the map for better resolution. Gallery. Vilnius, Capital of Lithuania. Kaunas. Klaipėda. Šiauliai. Panevėžys. Alytus. Marijampolė. Mažeikiai. Jonava. Utena. Kėdainiai. Telšiai.
Lithuanian cities are characterised not only by layers of history, but also by incredible variety. From the bustling streets and squares of the capital to the modernist heritage of Kaunas, and the prominent Germanic heritage of Klaipėda – Lithuanian cities have something for everyone!
Vilnius (/ ˈ v ɪ l n i ə s / VIL-nee-əs, Lithuanian: [ˈvʲɪlʲnʲʊs] ⓘ), previously known in English as Vilna, is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the second-most-populous city in the Baltic states.
At the time of the census in 2001, there were 103 cities, 244 towns, and some 21,000 villages in Lithuania. Since then three cities (Juodupė, Kulautuva, and Tyruliai) and two villages (Salakas and Jūrė) became towns. Therefore, during the Lithuanian census of 2011, there were 249 towns in Lithuania.
In Lithuania, there are several key cities that shape its economic and cultural landscape. Vilnius, the capital and largest city, serves as a political and cultural center, known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In short, Lithuania's cities offer a wide variety of experiences for visitors. From the history and culture of Vilnius, to the architecture and nightlife of Kaunas , to the coastal charm of Klaipeda , there is something for everyone.
