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Klaipėda Nightlife
As regards entertainment, today Klaipėda is far behind Vilnius. However, several centuries ago entertainment was abundant in the city. In the first half of the 19th century the only Lithuanian city that was allowed to open several brothels was Klaipėda. It was hoped that this would help to stop fighting for women among the seamen, merchants, soldiers who came to the port. The first brothels were established already during the Napoleon wars when Klaipėda became the capital of Prussia for one year, and in 1830 there were as many as eight brothels in Klaipėda. The first bars appeared Klaipėda region during the crusaders’ rule. In the late 15th and early 16th century the main occupation of Klaipėda inhabitants was fishing, trade and attending bars. Many bars were opened especially in the late 18th and early 19th century. In the 1930s, in Klaipėda and in the nearby settlements there were 185 bars, pubs, and inns.
Today there are about 300 places to eat in Klaipėda. At night, you can go to nightclubs, strip clubs, and try your luck at the casinos.
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Where is beer born
In the spring of 2005, the oldest Lithuanian beer brewery, “Švyturys”, began to invite the city’s guests and residents of Klaipėda for an introduction to the Lithuanian history of brewing beer. Along with the Klaipėda tourist information center, the brewery began to arrange special excursions and beer tasting. Specially prepared guides lead the tours. They will explain how beer was drunk from ancient Egyptian times to how the first beer was made in the Klaipėda area. Especially for these tours, the interior of the beer brewery was renewed with exhibits and a movie about beer brewing and its history was made-up. After having become acquainted with the history of beer brewing, the trip ends with tasting during which time 4 different types of “Švyturys” are offered. In this hour and a half tour, all adults are allowed to participate. The tour through the beer brewery and beer tasting with snacks costs 50 Lt. Tours can be reserved at Klaipėda Cultural and Tourist Information Center (8-46) 412186.
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