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Vilnius can and quite rightly does claim to contain the finest examples of baroque architecture north of Rome, and this alone is reason enough to visit. But if that isn't enough, there are parks and there are rivers and there are museums that the best cities in Western Europe would sell their grandmothers for. Other surprises to be found and counted up its sleeves are a few remaining Soviet curiosities, a miracle or two, occasional naked monks and an angel on skates.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Antakalnis Cemetery
Thought to have begun life as a cemetery way back in 1809, the so-called Soldiers' Cemetery (Karių Kapinės) can be found in the
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Frank Zappa
Hot Rats! Deceased rock and roll pervert, part-time classical composer and father of Moon Unit, Dweezil and Diva Muffin has had his head immortalised in
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Grand Duke Gediminas
Latest Comments
This is a superb summary! I found this cemetery to be an awesome summation in many ways of the recent history of Lithuania, especially its abuse by the Communists! I agree with the review above and concur.[...]
At ground level there is an exhibition and some paintings describing the events that occured in 1991. This is ok, but there is not much information in english. You can walk in there without any entrance fee, but if you insist on beeing "led down the[...]
Vital visit. Quietened a group of unruly teenagers as effectively as Dachau! Required to understand war of any temperature and occupation to any degree![...]
This is a Catholic church I think so no service, I believe it's called Mass. Just sayin'.:)[...]
I WAS AT THE MUSEUM LAST SUMMER AND FOUND IT VERY INFORMATIVE. I took photos of 2 "statues" outside the "Green House". I know one was a tribute to Sugihara and the other to Zwartendyk. Could you please give me some more information - the name o[...]