About Vilnius - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Although Vilnius is a capital city less than other things, this gives a more intimate air special, a distinctive character. Basically, with little effort, you can reach all major points from the center of the city in a walk. On the streets of Vilnius you will find numerous restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, hotels and shops especially where you can buy gifts for loved ones or small souvenirs.
But Vilnius is an important cultural center with numerous museums and art galleries over 20 only in the old part of town, with many works that deserve seen and possibly bought. You can go and opera or ballet, concert or theater organ. In 2009 Vilnius was declared European Cultural City.
Vilnius was founded during the reign of Gediminas, prince of 1316, with German settlers, in 1323 and is the capital of Lithuania.
During the Polish-Lithuanian Union (1385 - 1569), Vilnius has seen a Polish influence. At the same time, it was the most important center of Jewish culture in Northern Europe. In Lithuania Nordic War was damaged by Swedish troops.
In 1920, the town was annexed by Poland, but the Lithuanians still regarded their city as the capital. In September 1939 it was occupied by Soviet troops. Between 1940 and 1990 was the capital of the Soviet Republic of Lithuania, while in 1990 the Republic of Lithuania. Until the Second World War, many Poles living in Vilnius.
Vilnius | Although Vilnius is a capital city less than other things, this gives a more intimate air special, a distinctive character. Basically, with little effort, you can reach all major points from the center of the city in a walk
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