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The building, designed in the Moorish style, The museum is established in historical Bastion was severely damaged during 8 Contemporary Art Centre has a women’s section and premises house of the Vilnius railway station built 4 orthodox Church of the holy the wars with Moscow in the middle of Vokiečių g. 2 for the choir on the second floor. This in the 19th century. Authentic exhibits Spirit the 17th century. During World Wars I II–VII 12.00–20.00 is the only Jewish house of worship that and models are on display in the museum Aušros Vartų g. 10 and II, German military arsenals were survived after World War II in Vilnius. halls. Children will be exhilarated to see The Contemporary Art Centre is the I–VII 10.00 – 17.00 located in the building. You can enjoy a largest art centre in the Baltic States. Several cantors who are famous all over small trains riding in a playful way. Books picturesque view of the Old Town from the world were born in Vilnius. Prayers and souvenirs with the symbolism of the The complex of the church and monastery Retrospectives of well-known local and the Bastion terrace. world artists are held, however, the are held in the Synagogue every day Lithuanian railways are available for sale. has been opened here since 1567. After according to the misnagdim tradition. Guided tours are arranged for visitor its reconstruction by architect Johann 6 Panoramic View from Subačiaus most important sphere of the activities groups. Railway Museum invites also to Christoph Glaubitz the church became Street of the CAC is presentation of the latest 11 tolerance Center visit an outdoor exhibition! the only baroque Orthodox sanctuary international art tendencies. About Naugarduko g. 10/2 Maironio g. / Subačiaus g. 60 thousand people visit the events in Lithuania. The interior was crowned I–IV 10.00 – 18.00 V, VII 10.00 – 16.00 2 Rasos Cemetery by a wooden iconostas resembling On the corner of Subačiaus and Maironio organised by the Contemporary Art Rasų g. 32 the Catholic altar, in front of which the Streets you will find a panoramic Centre annually. At the end of the 19th century this building was occupied by a canteen for The most prominent cemetery of relics of Orthodox saints Anthony, John viewpoint. Take a look around! Here you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of 9 Big Ghetto the poor, organised by the Community Vilnius was opened in 1801. This is an and Eustatius are displayed. 26 June is Užupis and the Old Town. An information Lydos, Rūdninkų, Mėsinių, Ašmenos, for Cheap Jewish Canteens, which exceptional cemetery not only for Vilnius annually celebrated as a big Orthodox Žemaitijos, Dysnos, Šiaulių, Ligoninės feast—the day of transferral of relics. stand set up at the scenic viewpoint for also worked during World War I. From City, but also for the Lithuanian State. Streets The last reconstruction of the church your convenience will help you spot the 1918, a professional Jewish theatre was Eminent politicians, scientists, artists and established here and after 1930 the composers rest here. was accomplished on the initiative of churches of the Old Town. The Big Ghetto of Vilnius existed from N. Muravyov. The monastery complex 6 September 1941 to 23 September building was occupied by the Mūza (Muse) 3 Gates of Dawn comprises two monasteries: the friary of 7 Church of St Casimir 1943. There were around 29,000 Jews ci nema. The building was transferred to Aušros Vartų g. 12 Holy Spirit and the convent of Holy Mary Didžioji g. 34 in the Big Ghetto; most of them were the State Gaon Jewish Museum in 1989; I–VII 7.00 – 19.00 Magdalene. It should be noted that both Sep–Apr: I–VI 10.30–18.30 VII 8.00–17.00 killed in Paneriai. Rūdnininkų St. 18 in 2001, the Tolerance Centre—which monasteries managed to remain open Jun–Aug: I–VI 16.30–18.30 VII 8.00–14.30 marks the place of the main entrance hosts various exhibitions and cultural The Chapel of the Gates of Dawn is one during the soviet period. into the Big Ghetto; this is indicated in events—was established here. of the most sacred places in Lithuania, The church was built by the Jesuits: work a memorial plaque bearing the plan famous throughout Europe and visited 5 the Bastion of Vilnius City wall began on it in 1604, just two years after of the ghetto. The quarter between 12 Church Church of the St Casimir had been canonized and was by pilgrims from many countries. The Bokšto g. 20/Subačiaus g. 18 Ašmenos, Dysnos and Mėsinių Streets Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Renaissance painting of Holy Virgin Mary, completed in about 1616. The church of II–VII 10.00–18.00 is the first quarter of historical Vilnius to Mary Mother of God, in the chapel is known to St Casimir is the first Baroque church be under reconstruction. At present, the Trakų g. 9 / Pranciškonų g. 1 be magical. In the 17th–18th centuries This is part of the Vilnius Defensive Wall, in Vilnius. Later the church was taken Jewish Culture and Information Centre is I–VI 15.30 – 20.00, VII 9.30 – 14.00 goldsmiths decorated the painting with often called “barbican”. The Bastion is over by the Russian Orthodox Church, operating here. gilded silver ornaments. In the 20th a Renaissance-style fortification and made into a cathedral, and rededicated The church, also known as Franciscan century, the painting was twice adorned consists of a tower installed in the city to St Michael. In 1961 it was opened as 10 Vilnius Choral Synagogue church, is of gothic style with crystal with papal crowns, thus granting it the defence wall, underground gun ports and an atheism museum, and continued to Pylimo g. 39 vaults still preserved, but with some

2 | www.vilnius-tourism.lt Baroque shapes acquired during the 15 Užupis Angel concerts of classical music are organised Belvedere Hill, a central square, and articles, historical documents and books 18th century. The sculpture of Holy Virgin Užupio g. 9 at the Gallery. paths along the Vilnia River. Fountains as well as other objects of historical and Mary Immaculate Conception referred as have been rebuilt in their historical aesthetic value. Church Heritage Museum the White Virgin is located in the chapel. A sculpture of an angel was placed in 18 Small Ghetto locations. There are also a rose garden, offers a range of different activities and Stiklių, Gaono, M. Antokolskio, Žydų The former monastery of the Conventual the central square of Užupis in 2002. The children’s playgrounds and a musical programs to schoolchildren, adults, and Franciscans is located next to the church. bronze angel, created by sculptor Romas Streets fountain. seniors. Vilčiauskas, has become the symbol With Jews gradually settling in Vilnius, 22 toys’ Museum 13 Bernardine Cemetery of Užupis. It symbolises freedom and their living quarters were taking shape. 20 ensemble of St Anne and Šiltadaržio g. 2 / B.Radvilaitės g. 7 Žvirgždyno g. 3 protects the residents of this quarter. During the years of Nazi occupation, Bernardine Church III–IV 12.00 – 20.00 V 12.00– 18.00 In Užupis, between Polockas and 16 Užupis Art Incubator – Galera the Small Ghetto was created in the Maironio g. 8, 10 quarters and around 11,000 Jews were VI–VI 11.00 – 16.00 Žvirgždynas streets and the Vilnia River, Užupio g. 2 a I-V 7.00 – 19.00 VI-VII 8.00 – 19.00 herded into it. The Small Ghetto was the Bernadine cemetery is situated. II–VI 12.00 – 18.00 The first Toy Museum in Lithuania eliminated on 21 October 1941 and all The church of St Anne is a masterpiece of It covers an area of 3.87 ha. This the late Gothic period. St Anne’s church, was opened in Vilnius Old Town, not The Užupis Art Incubator – Galera is an the Jews who lived there were killed. cemetery was established in 1810 and which has survived to the present day far from Cathedral. The space of the extraordinary cultural organisation which The crossing point of Stiklių, Gaono, M. was administrated by the Bernardine without changing for over 500 years, museum is divided into an archeological is also open to the public. It is noted for Antokolskio and Žydų streets is the core monastery. Two columbaria were built has become a symbol of Vilnius. Next space, containing the oldest toys, the its gallery and exhibitions of diverse of the Jewish quarter and was home to in the cemetery. Coffins were placed to the church stands Bernardine church ethnographical space, showcasing 19th- styles, as well as the novel painting of the glass market that used to be there in into their niches and were bricked in. A (St Francis from Assisi) – one of the most 20th century toys, while the third space is its walls which are intertwined with the the 17th and 18th centuries as well as the chapel was built in 1827, and a crypt with picturesque sacral Gothic buildings. introducing nowadays toys. The collection riverside sculptures. The Užupis Art numerous gabbling Jewish merchants catacombs was installed in its basement. Among other treasures inside the church, contains both original and copies. The Incubator is the place where artistic, and the abundance of various goods In the 19th century Vilnius residents is the oldest free-standing memorial copies deserve a special attention as in communal and cultural ideas of young on sale. liked to go for a walk in the Bernardine composition in Lithuania – a Renaissance the exhibition they will allow to carry out people are born and developed. cemetery as it reminded of a park. 19 Bernardine Gardens marble tombstone of Stanislovas Radvila the principle idea of the museum which is to touch–take–learn about the exhibits. 14 Užupis Constitution 17 Vilnius Picture Gallery Maironio g. (Stanisław Radziwiłł), located in the Northern nave, created by Wilhelm van Paupio g. Didžioji g. 4 I – VII 7:00 – 22:00 23 Vilnius university den Blocke in Danzig workshops between II–VI 11.00 – 18.00 VII 12.00 – 17.00 Universiteto g. 3 Užupis is a unique state within a state The park dates back to 1469, when 1618 and 1623. At present, the oldest – a colourful and living island detached The Gallery is established in a beautiful Lithuanian Grand Duke Kazimieras invited known crucifix in Lithuania which dates Vilnius University is one of the oldest from the city by the Vilnia River. It is and spacious estate of the noblemen the Bernardine monks to Vilnius. They back to the 15th century is preserved in universities in Eastern Europe. It was more than just a place for artists and Chodkiewicz noted for impressive built their monastery and gardens where the church. founded by Jesuit monks in 1579. The interiors of late Classicism. The the park is today. In the 18th century, a mysterious and romantic area; it has 21 Church heritage Museum ensemble of Vilnius University was its own president and anthem. The permanent exposition of this Gallery the Vilnius University Botanical Garden formed over several centuries and, Šv. Mykolo g. 9 constitution of the Republic of Užupis offers a visitor the opportunity to become was planted, and later, in 1870, three as a result, consists of the buildings is available for public viewing on the thoroughly and consistently acquainted separate city gardens – the Botanical, II–VI 11.00 – 18.00 built in Gothic, Baroque and Classical fence at the beginning of Paupio St. and is with the development of Lithuanian art Bernardine and Cathedral gardens – were Church Heritage Museum is based at styles. 13 courtyards are named after written in about 20 languages. The wall in from the 16th to the beginning of the linked into one park accessible to the St Michael‘s church. Church heritage famous graduates and professors of the Paupio St. features an open palm, which 20th century. It houses a collection of public. The park features botanical and forms a great and highly important part university; commemorative plaques in symbolises the openness of this special works by artists of Vilnius Art School. monastic expositions as well as restored of the Lithuanian cultural heritage. The their honour can be seen in the Grand area to everyone and at all times. Different exhibitions, evenings of culture, park elements – an alpinarium, a pond, exposition includes paintings, liturgical Courtyard. The exclusive panoramic

3 | www.vilnius-tourism.lt view of Vilnius can be admired from the for its collection of works by Flemish 28 Museum of Genocide Victims and romantic people climb the hill to A wooden castle stood here between highest building in the Old Town – the and Dutch painters. In 1984, the Western (KGB) admire sunsets and the city by night. the 11th and 13th centuries. Ruins of the campanile of St John’s Church. pavilion of the palace was reconstructed Aukų g. 2A In winter time, people come here with southern tower remain here as well as and now houses exhibitions of the snowboards and sleds. the western tower in its entirety now 24 Presidential Palace III–VI 10.00 – 18.00 VII 10.00 – 17.00 Lithuanian Arts Museum. For Lithuanians, this museum’s building referred to as the Gediminas Tower. S. Daukanto a. 3 30 orthodox Church of The exposition displays reconstruction 26 Monument to Frank Zappa is a symbol of the 50-year-long Soviet St Michael and St Constantine This is a Classical building with a sublime models of Vilnius castles from the 14th- Kalinausko g. 1 occupation. This building used to J. Basanavičiaus g. 27 history. The palace was mentioned in 17th centuries, iconographic parts of old This monument is dedicated to eminent house the District Court, and— under The Orthodox church of St Michael the 14th century as the residence of Vilnius. An observation deck on the top American composer, guitarist and singer Nazi rule—the Gestapo. During Soviet and St Constantine, also known as the Goštautai noblemen. After the last of the tower is the best place to see a Frank Zappa (sculptor Konstantinas occupation, the KGB headquarters Romanov church, was built in 1913. The partitioning of the Republic of Both magnificent panorama of the city. Don’t Bogdanas). This performer, distinguished were housed here, and fighters for the church was built in commemoration Nations, when the largest part of forget to take a camera with you! The for the peculiar style of his creative Lithuanian State were held, tortured of the 300 years anniversary of the Lithuania was incorporated into the Baltic Way (1989) of the three brotherly work, is referred to as the father of and killed. At present, it is home to the Romanov dinasty. On its consecration Tsarist Russia, bishops were evicted, nations started at the lower part of the modern music. Frank Zappa’s music is Museum of Genocide Victims, with the day of May 13, the church was visited by and the palace became the residence of Gediminas Tower and is memorialized by characterised by its psychedelic style and names of resistance fighters embossed the former royal figure Grand Duchess Governors General. The most esteemed the commemorative symbol of Sąjūdis elements of parody, which combine rock, in the façade and a monument in the Elizabeth Feodorovna, known at the time guests of Vilnius also stayed there: the (sculptor G. Karalius). jazz, avant-garde and electronic music. shape of a stone pyramid erected nearby. of consecration as “Sister Elizaveta”, now future King of France Louis XVIII, Tsar of An “inner” prison (interrogation centre) a martyr within the Russian Orthodox 33 Palace of the Grand Dukes of Russia Alexander I, Emperor of France 27 the Vilna Gaon State Jewish has been preserved in the basement of Church. lithuania Napoleon. In the first half of the 19th the building. Here, Lithuanian residents Museum. holocaust exhibition Katedros a. 4 century the palace was rebuilt in the who resisted the occupational authority 31 Monument of three Crosses Empire style according to a design of Pamėnkalnio g. 12 II, III, V, VI 10.00–18.00 IV 10.00–20.00 were imprisoned between the autumn T. Kosciuškos g. V. Stasov, the imperial architect of St I–IV 9.00 – 17.00, V 9.00 – 16.00, of 1940 right up until 1987. Visitors can VII 10.00–16.00 Petersburg. The palace has been serving VII 10.00 – 16.00 get acquainted with various expositions The Crooked Castle stood on the top of The residence of the Grand Dukes of as the Presidential residence since 1997. The museum acquired its name in 1997, in reflecting the history of resistance of the the Hill of Three Crosses, once called Lithuania was transferred from the the Bleak Hill (Plikasis kalnas), in the 25 Radvila Palace commemoration of the 200th anniversary Lithuanian people. Vilnius Upper Castle to the palace in the 14th century. In 1390, the Teutonic Order Lower Castle at the turn of the 15th–16th Vilniaus g. 24 of the death of the Vilna Gaon. A green 29 Panoramic View from tauras wooden house hosts an exhibition seized and burnt it down. According to centuries. During the first half of the 16th II–VI 11.00 – 18.00 VII 12.00 – 17.00 to commemorate the Holocaust in hill the legend, three wooden crosses were century it was rebuilt in Renaissance style In place of the wooden palace of Lithuania. The exhibition tells the history V. M.Putino g. built on the hill in commemoration of the with a closed inner courtyard. In the 17th killed Franciscans. In 1916, according to Mikalojus Radvila the Black (Mikołaj “the of the genocide of Lithuanian Jews The top of Tauras Hill provides a century, the palace was reconstructed architect A. Vivulskis’s design, massive Black” Radziwiłł), that used to be here in during World War II (1941–1945). Near magnificent view of Vilnius with the by Sigismund Vasa in the spirit of the concrete crosses were built but they were the 16th century, Vilnius Voivode Jonušas the museum there is a monument to a buildings of the 19-20th architecture baroque. From the 16th to the mid– exploded by Soviet authorities in 1950. In Radvila (Janusz Radziwiłł) erected the first Righteous Man, the Dutch Ambassador on this side of the river and high-rise 17th centuries, it served as a centre of 1989, Three Crosses (architect H. Šilgalis) early Baroque residence. The palazzo- to Lithuania Jan Zvartendijk, who in 1940 buildings of the new city centre on the political and cultural life of old Lithuania. style building was constructed according granted around 2,200 visas to Jews on other. Tauras Hill is a popular place were rebuilt again. In the middle of the 17th century, as a to the example of Palais Luxembourg in the island of Curaçao and thus saved among citizens, especially young people. consequence of the wars with Muscovy, Paris and had five three-storey pavilions their lives. 32 Gediminas Castle the palace was devastated, neglected, School-leavers often come here to meet and wonderful halls. It was also famous the sunrise after their graduation party Arsenalo g. 5 and finally demolished in 1799–1801.

4 | www.vilnius-tourism.lt Exploration and archaeological exca vation Arsenal exhibits help to recall the history You will find a different Vilnius there. housed in the historic headquarters of their remains are resting in the chapel- of the palace territory began in the second of Lithuania and its national culture Harmony of culture and the industrial the Vilnius Friends of Science Fellowship columbarium. half of the 20th century. Reconstruction of and customs. The authentic displays space has been created in the unique (Vilniaus mokslo bičiulių draugija) (1907– 42 Memorial Complex of the the palace began in 2002. represent the history of Lithuania, object of the technical heritage, the first 1939), an early 20th century Neoclassic Tuskulėnai Peace Park. present traditional Lithuanian culture, electric power plant in Vilnius. You will style building designed by the engineers 34 Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of and customs. The exposition in the Old wonder through the labyrinths of the Henryk Wojnicki and Jan Trojan. Now white Manor house Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus Arsenal contains archaeological findings electric power plant, become acquainted the building houses a permanent Žirmūnų g. 1N Katedros a. 1 dating back to the appearance of the first with the history and the future of display of the works of artist Vytautas III–VI 10.00 – 18.00 VII 10.00 – 17.00 I–VII 7.00–19.00 inhabitants in the territory of Lithuania Vilnius transport and industry and their Kasiulis (1918–1995). He was deservedly An exhibition hall called “Secrets of 11,000 years BC until establishment of the development, and will amuse yourself held by art critics to be one of the most Tuskulėnai Manor” was installed in the This is the most important church in State in the 13th century. in the expositions of technology and interesting painters of the Parisian school Lithuania built after the christening of basement of the former “White Manor”. science intended for children under 99 of the second half of the 20th century. The exhibition reveals the process for Lithuania to replace the pagan Temple of 36 Museum of Applied Arts and years of age. Perkūnas. At the end of the 18th century 40 Church of St Peter and St Paul the passing and exercising of capital Design sentences created by the totalitarian the architect L. Gucevičius rebuilt the 38 Money Museum Antakalnio g. 1 Arsenalo g. 3A Soviet regime. It also presents the history Cathedral in the Classical style and Totorių g. 2 / 8 II–VI 11.00 – 18.00 VII 11.00 – 16.00 I–VII 6.00 – 18.30 of Tuskulėnai Manor from the 16th to 21st retained the Baroque masterpiece, Apr. 01 – Oct. 31 T St Peter and St Paul’s church is a century, and the 17th century kiln for St Casimir Chapel. The remnants of he Museum of Applied Arts is II–V 10.00–19.00 VI 11.00–18.00 the saint patron of Lithuania rest in a established in the former Arsenal masterpiece of 17th century Baroque ceramic construction materials. reconstructed in 1987, which in the middle Nov. 01 – Mar. 31 architecture famous for its exceptional silver sarcophagus there. The Cathedral II–V 9.00–18.00 VI 10.00–17.00 43 Church of St Raphael the was closed in Soviet times and used of the 16th century was mentioned as interior where one can see about 2,000 as a picture gallery and a concert hall, one of the buildings of the Lower Castle. The Museum started its activity 16 years stucco figures. The believers venerate Archangel Jun.–Sep.: I–V 6.30 – 9.00; 17.00 – 20.00, and was returned to the believers only Archaeological excavations in the Arsenal ago, and at the end of 2010 it opened the miracle-working icons of the Holy carried out in 1972–1978 uncovered the Gracious Mother of God and the statue VII 6.30 – 14.30; 17.00 – 20.00 after Lithuania regained independence. its door on the corner of Gediminas Sep.–Jun.: I–V 6.30 – 13.00; 15.00 – 18.30, brick wall and the quadrangular tower of Madrid Christ. In 1993 the church was The sculptor S. Kuzma recreated the Avenue and Totorių Street. Here, in five VII 6.30 – 14.30; 16.00 – 19.30 sculptures of St. Stanislaw, St Elena of the middle of the 14th century the halls located on two floors, visitors can visited by Pope John Paul II. remains of which can be seen upon This is a stylish monument of the late and St Casimir on the pediment of the become acquainted with the history 41 Memorial Complex of the Cathedral which had been destroyed in entering the Museum, as well as four- of world currencies and banking, the Baroque built in the first half of the 18th the Soviet times. In 1993 the Cathedral meter high and almost three-meter wide currency of Lithuania, the development Tuskulėnai Peace Park century. The towers of the church were was visited by Pope John Paul II. pointed gates of the castle through which of banking in our country from the Žirmūnų g. 1F built in the middle of the 18th century, visitors get into the exposition today. establishment of the first credit unions they are crowned with Rococo helmets 35 national Museum of lithuania The Memorial Complex of Tuskulėnai Exhibitions are mounted, educational to the present day. Expositions abound Peace Park, which is situated on the and lanterns. Later the church was Arsenalo g. 1, 3 programmes are presented, concerts are in interactive educational tools, thematic grounds of Tuskulėnai Manor, reminds converted into the barracks and the II–VII 10.00 – 18.00 performed at the museum. films and games. visitors of the tragic events in the history warehouse of the military. In 1860 the The National Museum of Lithuania is the church was returned to the Catholics. The 37 energy and technology of Lithuania in the 20th century. It is a largest depository of Lithuanian historical 39 Vytautas Kasiulis Art Museum place that witnessed the brutality and painting St Raphael the Archangel adorns cultural heritage in the country. It is the Museum A. Goštauto g. 1 cruelty of Soviet invaders. Here, people its high altar. This church has benches (in oldest museum in Lithuania, dating back Rinktinės g. 2 II – VI 11:00-18:00 VII 12:00-17:00 were killed during executions in the the middle aisle) made in the first half of to 1855, when the Museum of Antiquities II–VI 10.00 – 17.00 IV 10.00 – 19.00 internal NKGB–MGB prison and were the 18th century, which were moved from was established in Vilnius. In the New The Vytautas Kasiulis Art Museum is a the church of Bernardino into it. new unit of the Lithuanian Art Museum, secretly buried in 1944–1947. Today

5 | www.vilnius-tourism.lt 44 Swedbank open Air terrace also has the largest archive that provides 48 wooden architecture of 51 Kenesa Konstitucijos pr 20a information about the Lithuanian artists Žvėrynas Liubarto g. 6 of the 20th–21st century and a library- In 2009 new headquarters of Swedbank Vytauto g. reading-room. Kenesa is the term for a Karaite was build at the Konstitucijos Avenue. A Žvėrynas (Menagerie) reminds of a time synagogue. Vilnius’ Kenesa was designed big open air terrace was opened to the 46 the Road of Freedom when forest grew inside the bend of Neris by architect M. Prozorov in 1911. But it was public. It is a perfect place to relax and river and it was the hunting ground of finished only in September of 1923. After Konstitucijos pr. enjoy the amazing view of the Vilnius city the nobility. In the 19th century however 1949 the Kenesa was closed and during panorama. Not very far from the terrace, “The Road of Freedom” is a sculpture by it was built up as a wooden suburb and 40 years there was a trust, a geodetic near the white bridge there is a active sculptor Tadas Gutauskas and architect was incorporated into the city. Many of archyve and apartments. In 1989 the leisure zone with basketball and volleyball Saulius Pamerneckis, commemorating its wooden houses have elaborate details building was returned to karaites. Kenesa grounds. Recently National Gallery of Art the 20th anniversary of the restoration that made this district famous. Žvėrynas is build in the Moorish style. It has a opened in the neighbourhood. of the State of Lithuania. The sculpture is still has its old charm and a stroll around men’s and women’s sections. 45 national Gallery of Art symbolic of the live chain of people who, its streets is definitely rewarding. 52 Vingis Park Vilnius tourist information Centres more than 20 years ago, joined hands Konstitucijos pr. 22 M. K. Čiurlionio g. 100 Vilniaus g. 22 (Main Office) and connected the three Baltic States 49 Znamenskoye orthodox Church II, III, V, VI 11.00 – 19.00, IV 12.00 – 20.00 which were striving for independence. Vytauto g. 21 Vingis Park is situated on a bend of the Didžioji g. 31 (Town Hall) VII 11.00 – 17.00 : The chain stretched a length of over 600 Neris River and covers an area of 160 open Daily 9:00–18:00 The church was only built in 1903. kilometres and became an expression of hectares. In the 15th century, it belonged It is a modern multifunctional centre of It represents a sanctuary of splendid Rodūnios kelias 2-1 (Airport) unprecedented solidarity. Everyone who to the Radvila (Radziwill) family. Even later art and culture seeking to enter into a Byzantine domes, as though linked to the open: Daily 9:00–21:00 contributed to the Project got a special it was owned by Vilnius Governor Gen. dialogue with the public. Visitors become Cathedral situated at the opposite end brick which was put in the sculpture. Each Leontij Beningsen, who built an elaborate tel. +370 5 262 9660 acquainted with a permanent exposi- of the avenue, with a symbolic cultural- brick is in the colours of the Lithuanian summer. In 1919 a botanical garden was e-mail: [email protected] tion presenting Lithuanian modern and historical strand. contemporary painting, sculpture,graph - flag with the name of the person who located here. In the 20th century, the www.vilnius-tourism.lt ics, photography, objects, installations, has contributed to the sculpture. The 50 Seimas Palace garden was severely damaged by both www.vilnius-events.lt sculpture is 60 metres long and consist and video art, changing exhibitions, and Gedimino pr. 53 a flood and by war. The park has two take part in cultural events, lectures and of up to 20 000 bricks. entrances: one from M. K. Čiurlionio educational programmes. The Gallery The Seimas Palace is a symbol of Street, and the other from Birutės Street. 47 Church of the immaculate resistance of the Lithuanian nation Near the park entrance from M. K. Conception of the Blessed Virgin against the Soviet occupation. On Čiurlionis Street there is a Classical chapel Mary 11 March 1990, the Act for the Re- and a cemetery for German soldiers. Sėlių g. 17 establishment of the State of Lithuania Vingis Park is popular with the residents I–V 10.00 – 20.00, VI 9.00 – 20.00 was declared here. On 13 January of Vilnius as a place for walking, cycling VII 8.00–18.00 1991, thousands of people defended or roller-skating. Various concerts and the building against attempts by the events are held on the stage erected in Vilnius city granted the plot for the new Soviet Army to seize it. This event the centre of the park. In 1988, Sąjūdis church in 1911. Because of the World War is immortalised by the remains of meetings were held in the stadium next I it was completed only in 1925, but the barricades and commemorative signs. to the stage, and in 1993 Pope John Paul two towers were never build. II celebrated a Mass there.

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