USEFUL INFORMATION. Make your stay in Lithuania unforgettable!

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1 USEFUL INFORMATION Make your stay in Lithuania unforgettable!

2 GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT CORNER HOTEL Address: T. Sevcenkos St. 16, Vilnius To reach Corner hotel: TAXI (~10 EUR) BUS No. 3G (1 EUR; bus stop T. Sevcenkos; ~ 15 min. To reach ISM: TAXI (~10 EUR) BUS No. 88 (1 EUR; bus stop Bazilijonu; ~35 min.) WALK (~25 min.)

3 HOW TO GET IT TO ISM FROM THE CORNER HOTEL? ISM UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS Address: Arkliu St. 18, Vilnius

4 ISM UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

5 ISM IN A NUTSHELL ISM University of Management and Economics was established in 1999 as the first privately owned University in Lithuania. The main founders - BI Norwegian Business School, the largest business school in Europe, and the Innovation Norway, former Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund. MBA, doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate studies; Over 2000 students alumni; Exchange and double degree programmes at over 100 universities worldwide; More than 200 students from about 40 countries.

6 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFO AND SCHEDULES: Single use public transport tickets are sold only on the bus/trolleybus have cash! Download M.TICKET app and pay as you go.

7 TAXI JAZZ TAXI SMART TAXI 1820 Download ETAXI app Download UBER app

8 MOBILE PHONES If you want to have a Lithuanian mobile phone number (good for internet connection) choose on of: EŽYS PILDYK LABAS prepaid cards Can be purchased and topped off in kiosks (Narvesen) or any supermarket; Just add money to the card and be free to spend it in any way you wish.

9 IF YOU GET HUNGRY AROUND ISM Lunch deals ~5 EUR 12 Stories Subaciaus St. 1 Bix Bar Etmonu St. 6 Gusto pancakes Ausros Vartu St. 6

10 SUPERMARKETS Closest to ISM MAXIMA Bazilijonu St. 3 IKI Vokieciu St. 13

11 SHOPPING MALLS EUROPA Address: Konstitucijos pr. 7 A Clothing, footwear, cosmetics, restaurants etc. AKROPOLIS Address: Ozo St. 25 Clothing, footwear, cosmetics, restaurants etc. PANORAMA Address: Saltoniskiu St. 9 Clothing, footwear, cosmetics, restaurants etc.

12 LEISURE Vilnius ir recognised by UNESCO as one of the beautiful cities of Europe with the largest Baroque old town in Northern and Central Europe. The Old Town, surrounded by excellent landscape blends in harmony of heritage of the past and present achievements, science and culture. OFFICIAL VILNIUS TOURISM SITE: VILNIUS CITY GUIDE: ISM WEBSITE:

13 SIGHTSEEING VILNIUS KGB MUSEUM Why locals are intrested in it? Now we live like in a heaven compared to how it was during and after the war. During KGB times... Certainly, after visiting this museum you sart appreciating your life and opportunities way more than before. Why you should visit it? Used both by the Nazis and the Soviets for planning their atrocities against Lithuanian citizens, this place certainly resonates with the local people. It also acted as a prison and many political prisoners met their end there. Today the place is a dark reminder of the terrors of totalitarianism. Special trip There is a lot of information to read and lots of things to see. Make sure you are not in a hurry.

14 SIGHTSEEING PALACE OF THE GRAND DUKES OF LITHUANIA Why locals love it? The reconstructed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithunia, the former political, diplomatic, cultural center of the State, was one of the most famous in Europe in the 15th-17th centuries and was demolished later. This Palace is excellent located just in the heart of Vilnius, within the confines of Lower Castle. Nowadays the Gothic, Renaissance and Early Baroque halls of this multifunctional Museum are ideally applicable to organize a different size and content various events. Why you should visit it? That s a great way to get introduced to Lithuanian history.

15 SIGHTSEEING GEDIMINAS TOWER Why locals love it? A prominent structure in Old Town Vilnius is Gediminas Castle, now not much more than a tower, with its flag displaying the coat of arms of Lithuania flying from its roof. This tower is a symbol of Vilnius and one of the only remaining parts of the Upper Castle, originally built This Palace is excellent located just in the heart of Vilnius, within the confines of Lower Castle. Nowadays the Gothic, Renaissance and Early Baroque halls of this multifunctional Museum are ideally applicable to organize a different size and content various events. Why you should visit it? That s a great way to get introduced to Lithuanian history.

16 SIGHTSEEING How to get here? RUMŠIŠKĖS OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Why locals love it? The open- air museum in Rumšiškės displays the heritage of Lithuanian rural life in a vast collection of authentic resurrected buildings where the Lithuanian people lived and worked. The total area of 175 ha (432 acre) contains 140 buildings from the 18th-19th century with the restorable original interiors and surroundings. This museum was established to help to preserve and research the former ways of living. From a bus stop Rumšiškės on a highway A1/E85 it is a 1.8 km to the main entrance of the museum. Minibuses from Kaunas train station to Rumšiškės are available. From a train station Pravieniškės it is 6 km to the main entrance of the museum. Check for events in the open-air Make sure the weather is nice, the museum is outside.

17 SIGHTSEEING TRAKAI Why locals love it? Beautiful town, surrounded by lake with the beautiful castle on an island. It is perfect for walking around, renting a boat or going for a swim on the warm day, tasting traditonal meat pies and so much more! How to get here? Take the bus or a train from Vilnius bus/train stations to get there. The journey takes around 40 minutes and cost around 4 euros.

18 WHAT TO DO: VILNIUS CINEMA UNDER THE SKY The courtyard of The Palace of The Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Address: Cathedral Square 4 Check the festival here:

19 WHAT TO DO: VILNIUS EVENTS Check for other festivals, concerts, performances, cinema and leisure activities here:

20 WHAT TO DO: VILNIUS RELAX IN THE PARK Vingis park Relax, jog, rollerskate, longboard, eat ice cream and get a drink everyone will find something fun to do there. Bernardinai Gardens Chill in the most beautiful park right in the oldtown and watch dancing fountain!

21 COFFEE IN VILNIUS Take away coffee, WIFI, places to hang out Vokieciu St. All around Old Town Pylimo St.

22 Lithuanian food DISHES TO TRY Cepelinai Big potato dumplings with pork filling and bacon on top. Potato pancakes Comes with sour cream and/or pork filling. Šaltibarščiai Cold beetroot soup. Kibinai Pastries traditionally comes with mutton and onion filling.

23 HEALTH Clinics Sauletekio klinika Vilnius General clinic which can help you with the primary consultations Antakalnio St Medical diagnostic and treatment care Private clinic Grybo St. 32A Centro poliklinika Vilnius general Public hospital Pylimo St. 3 Pharmacies 24/7 Eurovaistinė Mindaugo St. 11 Eurovaistinė Ukmerges St. 282 Benu Zirmunu St. 64 Emergency phone 112

24 USEFUL INFORMATION Please note that Vilnius, like any city in Europe is in general a safe place to enjoy; however, you should always be cautious in crowded places for pocket-lifting as well as late at night you should avoid peripheral streets or sites. Besides it is recommended walking in groups in the dark time of the night or taking a taxi to the destination needed. ATTENTION! PUBLIC ALCOHOL AND WEED CONSUMPTION IS PROHIBITED IN LITHUANIA

25 BASIC LITHUANIAN Yes Taip No Ne Please Prašau Thanks Ačiū Hello Labas! Goodbye Ate! or Iki! You are welcome Prašom How are you Kaip sekasi? My name is... Mano vardas... I m fine Viskas gerai Where is... Kur yra... Sorry Atsiprašau Excuse me Atsiprašau Numbers: 1 Vienas 2 Du 3 Trys 4 Keturi 5 Penki 6 Šeši 7 Septyni 8 Aštuoni 9 Devyni 10 Dešimt 50 Penkiasdešimt 100 Šimtas Tūkstantis

26 BASIC LITHUANIAN I m a vegetarian Aš esu vegetaras. How much is it? Kiek tai kainuoja? I don t understand Aš nesuprantu. Do you speak English? Ar kalbi anglškai? Can you help me? Ar galite man padėti? Cheers Į sveikatą. Foods and Drinks: Bread Duona Cheese Sūris Eggs Kiaušiniai Milk Pienas Chicken Vištiena Fish Žuvis Salmon Lašiša Fruit Vaisiai Vegetables Daržovės Coffee Kava Tea Arbata Beer Alus Wine Vynas Water - Vanduo

27 SEE YOU SOON IN VILNIUS