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Where To Shop in Vilnius The Capital Of Lithuania
Shop in Vilnius – Akropolis Akropolis Vilnius is one of the largest shopping centers in Vilnius and in fact in the country. An excellent shopping mall! It’s the largest and most beautiful mall in Vilnius. You can easily spend a whole day here. Any superstore and a DIY shop will take you half of the…
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Explore Beautiful St. Anne and Bernardines Churches In Charming Vilnius
St Anne & Bernadine Ensemble One of Vilnius’s most famous architectural monuments is the Gothic Church of St. Anne. It was possibly built at the end of the 15th century by the Prague architect Benedikt Rejt. The church’s exterior has hardly changed, but the interior now has historic features from the early 20th century. Thirty-three…
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Discover Charming Vilnius Cathedral Square – Your Lithuania Travel Guide
Today the main building of the castle complex is Vilnius Cathedral, thought to have been on the site of an altar for a sacred fire and the worship of the god Perkunas (Thunder) in pagan times. King Mindaugas built the first Christian church here in 1251. The pagan cult revived after his death. Grand Duke…
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Vilnius Outside Old Town 5 Amazing Places To Visit
The Museum of Genocide Victims in Vilnius opened late in 1992 in the building where the Soviet security agencies, known to the world as the KGB, operated for almost 50 years. Its exhibitions deal with the painful and dramatic times in the history of Lithuania in the 20th century: the loss of independence, brutal reprisals…
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Vilnius University A Brief History
Vilnius University is the oldest and largest institution of higher education in Lithuania. It marks the beginnings of science and culture, not only for Lithuania but also, for neighboring countries. It’s a place where an educated Lithuanian society formed for over 400 years. Many well-known people studied and taught here, such as the poet Mathias Casimirus…
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Explore Wonderful Kernave – Ultimate Lithuania Travel Guide
This beautiful town with its impressive panoramic views sits on the high banks of the Neris River. The town’s name comes from a river named Kernave, which in turn came from the common noun kernave, meaning a boggy place in a field or forest. Four fortress hills in the Pajauta River valley mark the site…