St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in Vilnius
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church (Lithuanian: Šv. apaštalų Petro ir Povilo bažnyčia) is a Roman Catholic Church located in the Antakalnis neighbourhood of Vilnius. It is the centerpiece of a former mo...
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Church of St. Casimir
Church of St. Casimir is a Roman Catholic church in Vilnius’ Old Town, close to the Town Hall. It is the first and the oldest baroque church in Vilnius. The church was founded by the Jesuits and dedi...
Užupis
Užupis (Belarusian: Зарэчча, Polish: Zarzecze, Russian: Заречье) is a neighborhood in Vilnius, largely located in old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Užupis means “the other side of the river” in...
The Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace (Lithuanian: Prezidentūra), located in Vilnius Old Town, is the official office and eventual residence of the President of Lithuania. The palace dates back to the 14th century...
Bernardinai Garden in Vilnius
Bernardinai Garden (previously known as Sereikiškės Park) is a public park in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is located on the right bank of the Vilnelė River between the Gediminas’ Tower a...
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius
The Church of the Holy Spirit is an Orthodox church in Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The first church at this site, constructed of wood, was built in 1638. There is an Orthodox Monastery near, which...
The Orthodox Cathedral of the Theotokos in Vilnius
The Cathedral of the Theotokos in Vilnius (Lithuanian: Vilniaus Dievo Motinos Ėmimo į Dangų katedra) is the main Orthodox Christian church of Lithuania. The cathedral was built during the reign of th...
Vilnius University
Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic States and one of the oldest in Northern Europe. The university was founded in 1579 as the Jesuit Academy of Vilnius by Grand Duke of Lithuan...
Vilnius Town Hall
In 1387, Lithuania became a Christian state and Vilnius was granted Magdeburg rights. Thus, there appeared a need for headquarters for the city authorities. As the main square of the city was located...
The church of St Anne
St. Anne’s Church (Lithuanian: Šv. Onos bažnyčia) is a Roman Catholic Church in Vilnius’ Old Town, on the right bank of the Vilnia River. It is a prominent example of both Flamboyant Gothic and Brick...
