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Centre of Europe

Centre of Europe
Lithuania has the proud and noble distinction along with at least six other places of being smack in the middle of Europe. The Read_on (No Comments)

Dawn Gate

Dawn Gate
Completed in 1522, the Dawn Gate (or Sharp Gate (Ostra Brama) as it’s known to the Poles) is the only remaining gate from the city’s original defensive walls. Read_on (No Comments)

Green Bridge

Green Bridge
A bridge of one description or another has stood on the spot of the Green Bridge since 1536. The current 103-metre metal construction dates from 1952 and was originally named after a Red Army general. Read_on (No Comments)

Hill of Three Crosses

Hill of Three Crosses
Legend has it that long ago seven Franciscan monks were crucified here. Originally erected in the 17th century, Stalin had the crosses removed and buried, and only in 1989 were they rebuilt according to the original plans. Read_on (No Comments)

Kenesa

Kenesa
The Lithuanian Karaite or Karaim are the smallest ethnic historical community in Vilnius, with just 150 or so remaining members of a people who settled in the region in the 14th century. Read_on (No Comments)

Literatų Gatvė

Literatų Gatvė
Inspired by Aidas Marčėnas’s poem Literatų Gatvė about a wistful young man drinking and smoking with Read_on (1 Comment)

M. K. Čiurlionis' House

M. K. Čiurlionis' House
Although more famous for his painting, Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911) has quite a reputation as a composer. Read_on (1 Comment)

Planetarium

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A classic 60s sci-fi adventure of the old school, Vilnius’ dilapidated but charming Planetarium is available for pre-arranged tours of 15 people or more or take your chance at the times listed below if you number less than 15 people in total. Read_on (No Comments)

Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace
The official residence of the President of Lithuania, the Presidential Palace started life in the 14th century as a much smaller structure built at the behest of the city’s first Bishop, Andrzej Jastrzębiec (?-1398). Read_on (No Comments)

Seimas

Seimas
The word Seimas refers to the Lithuanian parliament and can be traced linguistically to the Polish word sejm, meaning a gathering or assembly. Read_on (No Comments)

Stebuklas

Stebuklas
About halfway between the Cathedral and the bell tower is the stebuklas, or miracle. Essentially a piece of stone believed to Read_on (No Comments)

Television Tower

Television Tower
The tallest building in Lithuania, the 326m Television Tower was built from reinforced concrete and steel between 1974 and 1980 to a design by V. Read_on (1 Comment)

Town Hall

Town Hall
First mentioned in 1503, the Town Hall most likely dates from the 15th century, while the present Classical structure was built at the end of the 18th century. Read_on (No Comments)

Vilnius University

Vilnius University
Established in 1579 and one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe, the splendid ensemble that makes up Vilnius University’s main campus buildings embraces just about every major architectural style of the last 400 years. Read_on (1 Comment)