Vilnius: a jewel of the Baltic
Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic countries – and the one with the most troubled history. After several years of Polish, German, and Russian occupation, Lithuania was one of the first Baltic countries to proclaim its independence in 1989. Vilnius was called « Jerusalem of the North » due to its big Jewish community. In modern times, the city has been marked by many artistic and cultural influences.
Let’s discover the capital city of the country! This Baltic state is an unmissable destination: but why?
First of all, Vilnius is a lovely city with a human spirit. The city may indeed be rather small – but this is not a problem, as it means you can visit the whole city on foot.
Cultural and historical diversity
Located on the Great European Plain, Vilnius was the epicentre of some of Lithuania’s main historical events. The various communities, such as Lithuanians and Polish catholics, as well as German Protestants and Russian orthodoxes have created a miniature Europe with a lot of diversity.
Vilnius is a medieval city where you will find at least 100 churches, some of which are real Baroque masterpieces! The most famous are: Saint-Anne Church, Bernardins, Saint-Casimir and many more! Last but not least, you cannot leave Vilnius without visiting the Palace of the Grand Dukes, built in the 14th century o n the top of a grassy hill in Gediminas and overlooking the entire city.
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