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Zarasai Lithuania Travel Guide – Uncover the Must-See Gems of Eastern Europe
The town of Zarasai on the border with Latvia was officially called Zarasai until 1836, at which time the name changed to Novoaleksandrovsk. Known as Ezerenai from 1919, it finally regained its original name in 1929. It may have emerged alongside a monastery built on an island in Lake Zarasas in the 15th century. The…
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Explore Pilies Street in Vilnius Old Town – A Charming Hub of Souvenir Stalls and Restaurants
Pilies Street in Vilnius Old Town once led from the gates of the Lower Castle to the Town Hall. It’s now divided into two parts, becoming Didzioji Street from the Orthodox Church of St. Paraskeva. Its continuation from the junction at Subaciaus Street to Ausros Gate is Ausros Vartu Street. Pilies Street is without doubt…
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Explore Vilnius Jewish Ghetto – Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Lithuania
A Vilnius Jewish ghetto formed in the Middle Ages in the area bordered by Dominikonu, Vokiecu, and Stikliu streets. This territory later extended as far as the approach to the Central Halas Market. It included districts on the other side of Pylimo Street, now the site of the only surviving synagogue of the nearly 100…
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Exlpore Wonderful Traku Street Vilnius and Dominikonu Street Vilnius
Traku Street begins at the junction of Pylimo street and J. Basanaviciaus street, and its continuation, Dominikonu Street – descends to Universiteito street where it becomes Sv. Jono, which runs into Pilies Street. Located on the junction of Traku street and Pranciskonu Street is the complex of the Church of the Assumption and Franciscan Monastery.…
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Explore Wonderful Ausros Vartu Street in Vilnius Old Town 5 Great Tips
In Ausros Vartu Street, beyond the Philharmonic building is a striking masterpiece of late Baroque architecture. The elegant gate of the Basilian Monastery from 1761 is by a design by Johann Christoph Glaubitz. The relief composition of the Holy Trinity on the pediment anticipates the name of the courtyard sanctuary. Construction of the church and…
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Explore Beautiful Antakalnis District Vilnius – Ultimate Vilnius Guide
One of Lithuania’s most famous cultural monuments is in the Antakalnis district in Vilnius. The nobleman Michal Kazimieriz Pac began constructing the present-day Baroque sanctuary in the place of a former decaying wooden one in 1668. Interior decoration started in 1871 and lasted until 1704. Italian masters Pietro Perti and Giovanni Maria Galli were responsible for…
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Explore Exciting Uzupis Vilnius An Independent Republic – Ultimate Guide
The old area of Vilnius Old Town climbing from the Vilnia River to Olandu Street, is Uzupis. The formerly run-down district now has many repaired streets, trendy shops, cafes, and new residential homes. Innovations that have transformed the spirit of the area. They also diminish its once romantic aura. Several bridges cross the Vilnia River…
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Explore Beautiful Vilniaus Street Vilnius Old Town – Your Ultimate Guide
Vilniaus Street in Vilnius continues from Vokieciu Street and runs from Traku Street to Green Bridge. At the end of the 20th century, a Museum of Theater, Music, and Cinema came to the Radziwill Palace, home of the Vilnius City Theater in 1796-1810. Across from the museum is a monument to the poet Salomeja Neris and…