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Vilnius Cathedral (see pp48–9), is a striking Neo-Classical

edifice, with huge statues of saints Casimir, Stanislaus and

Helena topping the pediment. Inside, a chapel dedicated to

St Casimir (1458–84), patron saint of Lithuania, is filled

with stunning Baroque stuccowork and statuary.

Gauja National Park (see pp86–7) is one of the most

attractive national parks in Latvia. Besides a compel -

ling mix of natural landscapes and historic sites, it

also offers an extensive range of outdoor activities,

from canoeing to bobsledding.

ESTONIA
(see pp94–117)

LATVIA

(see pp70–93)

MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG

The Hermitage (see pp144–51)

houses the state rooms of the tsar’s

Winter Palace and has nearly three

million exhibits ranging from fine

arts to archaeological finds.

St Basil’s Cathedral (see pp130–31)

was built in 1555–61 for Ivan the

Terrible. Pointed roofs, colourful

domes and tiers of arched gables typify

its stunning architectural diversity.

(see pp118–63)

LATVIA

ESTONIA

St Petersburg

Moscow

BELARUS

RUSSIAN

FEDERATION

LITHUANIA