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Klaipėda is a Lithuanian city situated at the mouth of the Curonian Lagoon where it flows into the Baltic Sea. As Lithuania's only seaport, it has ferry terminal connections to Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.

Points of historical interest

Klaipėda's main attractions are the historic buildings in the city's centre, dating from the 13th to 18th centuries. Other places of interest include:

• The remnants of the Memelburg Castle, built in the 13th century by the Livonian Order.
• The Žardė ancient settlement, situated on the right bank of the Smiltelė River. The remnants of the so-called 'Dutch' defence system around the entire town from the 17th-18th centuries.
• The maritime museum in Fort Wilhelm, built at the end of the 19th century at the spike of the Curonian Spit.

Museums

• Mažosios Lietuvos istorijos muziejus
• Kalvystės muziejus
• Lietuvos jūrų muziejus ir delfinariumas
• Laikrodžių muziejus
• Kuršių nerijos nacionalinio parko Gamtos muziejus
• Klaipėdos Vytauto Didžiojo gimnazijos gamtos apsaugos muziejus