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   4 days ago · Vilnius, city, capital of Lithuania, at the confluence of the Neris (Russian Viliya) and Vilnia rivers. A settlement existed on the site in the 10th century, and the first documentary reference to it dates from 1128. In 1323 the town became capital of Lithuania under Grand Duke Gediminas; it was.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › LithuaniaLithuania | History, Population, Flag, Map, Capital, Currency ...

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   3 days ago · Lithuania, country of northeastern Europe, the southernmost and largest of the three Baltic states. Lithuania was a powerful empire that dominated much of eastern Europe in the 14th–16th centuries before becoming part of the Polish-Lithuanian confederation for the next two centuries.

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   May 22, 2024 · name: Vilnius geographic coordinates: 54 41 N, 25 19 E time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October etymology: named after the Vilnia River, which flows into the Neris River at Vilnius; the river name derives from the ...

4. www.thetravel.com › underrated-but-scenic-europeanThis Scenic European City Is A Great Value - TheTravel

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   May 22, 2024 · Shutterstock. Pilies Gatve, the main tourist street in Vilnius, Lithuania. Though Vilnius is a walkable city, the network of trams and buses is reliable and affordable, and the standard price for a short fare starts at $0.71 . To save money on transportation, visitors can purchase one to three-day tickets (from $5.44).

5. trip101.com › article › things-to-do-in-vilniusTop 32 Things To Do In Vilnius, Lithuania - Updated 2024

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   May 19, 2024 · The capital and most populous city in Lithuania, Vilnius, is a destination that will take you back in time with its cobblestones streets and medieval Old Town.

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   When did Vilnius become a city?

   • Vilnius, city, capital of Lithuania, at the confluence of the Neris (Russian Viliya) and Vilnia rivers. A settlement existed on the site in the 10th century, and the first documentary reference to it dates from 1128.

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   What is Vilnius known for?

   • The city is the cultural centre of Lithuania. The V. Kapsukas State University is the successor to the Jesuit academy of 1579, and the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute was founded in 1969. There are institutes of fine arts and teacher-training schools and several theatres and museums.

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   Is Vilnius a Jewish city?

   • In 1970 the population of Vilnius was 43 percent ethnically Lithuanian (up from 34 percent in 1959) and 18 percent Polish. In 1991 Vilnius again became the capital of independent Lithuania. A prominent feature of the city before World War II was its Jewish community, for nearly 150 years the centre of eastern European Jewish cultural life.

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   How to see Vilnius?

   • Another great way of seeing the city of Vilnius, apart from walking tours, it is through riding a gondola. Vilnius Gondola offers cruise tours starting from Mindaugas Bridge, passing through the White Bridge, and also ends in Mindaugas Bridge.

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   2 days ago · Lithuanian became the official language of the country following the restoration of Lithuania's statehood in 1918. The 1922 Constitution of Lithuania (the first permanent Lithuanian constitution) recognized it as the sole official language of the state and mandated its use throughout the state.

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   2 days ago · Discover Vilnius's 10 best things to do: where to stay tips, learn to get around, explore must-visit attractions, and more.