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Presidential Palace in Vilnius during winter

Presidential Palace in Winter | Vilnius, Lithuania

After capturing many of the landmarks of Vilnius and visiting Trakai Castle, I had one spot left on my list before heading home: the Presidential Palace of Vilnius. During our walks, we frequently passed by the palace during the daytime, and I wondered how it would look illuminated at night. I had already captured a […]

Neris River, frozen in Vilnius

Neris River | Vilnius, Lithuania

When we arrived in Vilnius, we were caught off guard by the harsh winter weather. The temperatures reached -23 degrees Celsius! During our first evening in the city, we set out to capture a panorama of the Vilnius Skyline from the Gediminas’ Tower, To get there, we walked along the frozen banks of the Neris […]

National Museum of Lithuania in Vilnius at night

National Museum of Lithuania | Vilnius

The National Museum of Lithuania in Vilnius (Lietuvos Nacionalinis Muziejus) is impossible to miss. It’s situated below the castle hill, and the Gediminas’ Tower appears to be hovering just above it. After finishing up shooting the Vilnius Skyline from the castle, we descended, eager for a hot chocolate to warm ourselves up. However, when I […]

Gediminas' Tower at sunset in winter with snow in Vilnius

Gediminas’ Tower | Vilnius, Lithuania

Gediminas’ Tower is the obvious choice when you want to enjoy a high vantage point with a view over the skyline of Vilnius. The tower is located on a hill and is itself one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The tower is named after Grand Duke Gediminas, who is said to have founded the […]

Presidential Palace in Vilnius; Lithuania in Winter

The Presidential Palace | Vilnius

This palace, located in the centre of Vilnius, has been the seat of the President of Lithuania since 1997. However, the history of this palace is much longer – the works on its construction began already in the 14th century. Vilnius Palace In the 14th century, Prince Jogaila bestowed this place to Vilnius bishops. The […]

Trakai Castle on Lake Galvė in winter; Lithuania

Trakai Castle | Lithuania

Work on the construction of Trakai Castle in Lithuania began as early as the 14th century. Trakai Castle history facts The construction of this Gothic castle on Lake Galve was commissioned by Grand Duke Kiejstutun of Lithuania and work on its construction was continued by his son Vytautas, who died in the castle in 1430. […]

Vilnius in Lithuania with its cathedral square is the perfect location for New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve | Vilnius, Lithuania

The square was built in the 19th century after the reconstruction of Vilnius Cathedral. It is now the biggest square of Vilnius, a former area dense with public renaissance and medieval buildings. This photo of the cathedral square with the Christmas Tree was taken a day before celebrating New Year’s Eve in Vilnius a few years ago.
Vilnius winter photo of The Church of St Anne; Lithuania.

Church of St Anne | Vilnius, Lithuania

The Church of St Anne is famous for its representation of a flamboyant and brick gothic architectural style in Lithuania. What was fascinating was that the exterior of the church had remained almost unchanged since the 15th century, when it was erected. Thanks to St Anne Church, the old town of Vilnius can potentially be signed to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Vilnius Skyline on a winter evening, Lithuania

Vilnius Skyline | Lithuania

Minus 23°C…. It was this cold for almost a week and then – the river stopped moving entirely! And now, Vilnius was calmer again – the ice bumping sounds now disappearing into itself. It was a weird feeling to stand up there on the hill of Vilnius Castle and suddenly enjoying complete silence.
Panorama of Vilnius, Lithuania, with a focus on the Gedimias’ Tower.

Vilnius Castle | Vilnius, Lithuania

Being a symbol not only of the city but also of the state, Gediminas’ Tower is mentioned in traditional Lithuanian poems and songs. It all started with the Grand Duke of Lithuania – Gediminas, who had a dream, hinting that he should start building a city in this place. First, he erected wooden fortifications, which later were turned into construction, made of bricks.
The Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania, which is close to the capital Vilnius during a winter evening.

Winter Fairy Tale In The Trakai Castle | Trakai, Lithuania

The Trakai Island Castle is an unusual place from both historical and architectural point of view. It has been built in the 14th century as a construction with strategic importance. Not only Lithuanians but also people from other nationalities, such as the Karaim community, are part of its history.
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