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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…
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Explore Beautiful Vilnius Old Town – Lovely Didzioji Street
There are two important buildings at the head of Didzioji Street (Didžioji gatvė). On the right is”Frank’s House”, now the French Cultural Center with a café and bookshop. A symbolic coincidence: Henri Beyle, an officer in Napoleon’s army who later became the writer known as Stendhal, lived here in 1812. In 1804 the architect Michael…
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Explore Wonderful National Library Lithuania Vilnius – Your Ultimate Guide
The National Library Lithuania is from 1919, though the idea to set it up had existed long before. For several decades lack of funds and venues hindered its progress as well as a lack of a coherent conception of its aims and functions. Its very existence was under threat more than once. It’s probably the only large…
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Explore the Baltic Way Memorial Vilnius – Your Ultimate Travel Guide!
Twenty-one years after the Baltic Way united Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with a human chain to protest against the Soviet occupation, a new monument commemorating the event was unveiled in Vilnius. President Dalia Grybauskaitė, Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius, Speaker of the Seimas Irena Degutienė, former President Valdas Adamkus, and Sąjūdis leader and European Parliament member…
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Trakai and Trakai Castle Lithuania
The town of Trakai, with its reconstructed immense Island Castle, and environs including Senieji Trakai and 32 lakes, is an easy drive of about 30 km west of Vilnius. It’s part of the Trakai Historical National Park established in 1991. Trakai is also known for its water sport facilities and green recreation possibilities. The lakes are…
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Discover The Delightful Vilnius University Botanical Garden – Vilnius Guide
Professor Jean-Emmanuel Gilibert founded the Vilnius University Botanical Garden in 1781 in the courtyard of the Medical College, now 22 Pilies Street. The Garden occupied an area of about 200 square meters and contained about 500 species of plants grown outdoors and in a small greenhouse. Funds raised by the famous naturalist and companion of…
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Best Souvenirs from Lithuania: Unique Keepsakes for Travelers
One of the greatest Lithuanian souvenirs is the eye-catching art from a unique gallery in Vilnius. The setting of this family-owned “Small Gallery” recalls the kind of quiet suburban lanes and airy self-contained neighborhoods found in countless European cities, well away from the noisy city center. Yet this delightful gallery is only a 10-minute walk…