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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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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