Klaipėda city is known for it's main icons: sculpture Annchen von Tarau, located in theater square, old sailing ship "Meridianas" (there were restaurant inside), also there are lots of small sculptures (sculpture of mouse, dog, dragon, chimney sweep, post pigeons and others) hiding in the old town.
There are not so many museums in Klaipėda. Some of the most popular include the History Museum of Lithuania Minor, the Klaipeda Picture Gallery, the Marine museum and the Clock museum. Klaipeda's old town is small but interesting. Anika Square has a balcony where Adolph Hitler addressed a crowd. Legend has it that Hilter was annoyed because the statue depicting "Anikė" of the Lithuanian folk tale was not facing him, so he had the statue removed. A replica is now in its place.
More information about Klaipėda city highlights you can find in Klaipeda tourism and culture information center
Lithuanian Sea Museum and Delphinium. Smiltynės st. 3. .
The Castle Museum. Pilies st. 4. .
The Blacksmith's Museum. Šaltkalvių st. 2. .
The History Museum of Lithuania Minor. Didžioji Vandens st. 6. .
Clock Museum. Liepų st. 12. .
P. Domšaitis' Gallery. Liepų st. 33.
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