Curonian Spit
- States
- Lithuania | Russia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2000
- Location
- Klaipeda Region, Neringa and Klaipeda (Lithuania); Kaliningrad Region, Zelenogradsk District (Russian Federation)
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 55.27458, 20.96239
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 994
- WH Site
- 994
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The Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lithuania and Russia, recognized in 2000, is a narrow, 98-kilometer sand dune peninsula separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Shaped by wind and human efforts since the 19th century, its shifting dunes, forests, and fishing villages reflect a fragile balance of nature and culture. This transnational site showcases the region’s unique ecological and historical heritage, preserving a dynamic coastal landscape across borders.
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• Curonian Spit