Vilnius is the oldest city of Lithuania, where the main universities, museums and churches are located. The architecture of the city is hard to attribute to some one style, surviving a lot of epochs. She managed to maintain a part of each historical period. There are many international festivals in Vilnius, because Lithuanians love to celebrate holidays with a scope.
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A trip to Vilnius is difficult to submit without a visit to the Cathedral Square - the main historical site of the city. From a long time, the Square took part in the political and public life of the city. The cathedral area is a very lively place in Vilnius, there are folk gulyany, concerts and holidays.
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At the Cathedral area there is a Roman Catholic Cathedral of Vilnius. In various epochs in the Cathedral, the great princes were crowned, worship was held. The cathedral keeps a huge cultural heritage in itself. Here you can see pictures and frescoes of the 16th and 8th centuries, the historical museum is located on the basement.
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On the right bank of the River Ville, there is one more sight of Vilnius - the mountain of three crosses. A monument to the Franciscan monasters who took death for the Christian faith was installed on the mountain.
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On the left bank of the River Vilnia are the famous Vilen Castles. The exact time of the emergence of locks is not known, but it is assumed that they were built in order to protect against the Crusaders. The castles were used not only for the purpose of defense, but also as a residence of bishops, as administrative institutions and warehouses of ammunition.
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Gedimine Tower - Vilnius City Symbol. The Tower is the National Museum, which presents the exhibition that tells about the history of the city. The architecture of the Gedimin Tower is a model of a gothic style.
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To see the 16th century defense architecture symbol, go to the gate of Aushros. The gate was built together with a fortress wall, defending the city. The thickness of the gate is about 2 meters. The chapel is erected above the gate, where the icon of the Mother of God is stored. Places often come pilgrims, believing in the healing power of the Mother of God.
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Sample Late Baroque can be seen by visiting the Church of the Holy Spirit - the Roman Catholic Church. In the 16th century, the Dominican monastery was located here. The building has many underground floors.
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The leading scientific and educational center of Lithuania is Vilnius University. This is one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe. University Corses occupy a whole quarter, here you can safely take a walk in cozy courtyards among fountains. The university library has many unique vintage works.
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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Provence, visiting Vilnius's suburb - the area of \u200b\u200bOutupis. In this quiet place inhabit the artists, sculptors and architects. It can be said that the Uzhupis area is a separate state that unites people of free spirit.
Vilnius carefully keeps the memory of historical events that are significant for Lithuania. In addition, modern Vilnius is an economic and industrial center, where the trade and services of services are quite well developed.
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