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Vilnius Square, Shota Chitadze Dead End. Location. Tbilisi, Georgia. Coordinates. 41°41′43″N 44°47′33″E. / 41.69528°N 44.79250°E / 41.69528; 44.79250. Vilnius Square ( Georgian: ვილნიუსის მოედანი) is a public square in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. It honours the city of Vilnius, which is ...
The Cathedral Square in Vilnius ( Lithuanian: Katedros aikštė) is the main square of the Vilnius Old Town, right in front of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral. It is a key location in city's public life, situated as it is at the crossing of the city's main streets and reflecting the city's diversity. Regularly held at this site are fairs ...
- Naujamiestis (New Town) Borough in Vilnius
- Gedimino Avenue
- Bank of Neris
- Tauras Hill Area
- Station District
New Townis a product of 19th-century expansion which was minor in Vilnius comparing it to major metropolises of the Western Europe but nevertheless increased the Vilnius population fourfold (from 50 000 in 1800 to over 210 000 in 1914). Naujamiestis was conceived by the Russian Empire to be the grand center of what was then the capital of its Vilni...
2 kilometers long Gedimino Avenue (laid in the 19th century) is still widely regarded to be the main street of Vilnius. It leads from the Cathedral square to Žvėrynas borough passing by many stately buildings. Most of Lithuania's ministries, its government, and parliament, as well as its National Theatre, central post office, and three major courts...
The southern bank of Neris at Žygimantų street(just to the west of the Cathedral Square) looks gracefully from the other side of the river. Buildings here are mostly early 20th-century apartment blocks and during this era, the street was a popular boulevard for leisure walks. Naujamiestis remained the most important city borough up to 1990s. Theref...
Another nice 19th-century street is the uphill Basanavičiaus Street where the palatial HQ of Lithuanian railways (constructed in 1903 as HQ for railways of western Russian Empire) proudly stands. On the other side of the street is the Russian theater. This building used to be Polish theater before the Soviet occupation. It was built in 1913 followi...
Both railroad station and bus station of Vilnius are located in the southernmost end of Naujamiestis. Together with the surrounding plaza, they were built under Soviet occupation (after destroying many older buildings). But the adjoining streets like Šopeno are still full of stately buildings dating to the dawn of the 20th century and are worth exp...
- National Museum of Lithuania. Kick-off your free self-guided Vilnius walking tour at the National Museum of Lithuania. It is housed in a yellow-colored early 19th-century barrack, known as the New Arsenal, and has a touch of Neoclassical splendor to it.
- Gediminas’ Castle Tower. The Gediminas’ Castle Tower is a red-brick octagonal tower that is the only remaining part of the Upper Castle complex, which once included defensive structures.
- Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is one of the main attractions in Vilnius. It was initially constructed in Gothic fashion in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
- Cathedral Square. Cathedral Square is the broad expanse, main square in Vilnius, and the historical center of the city. This is where Vilnius first emerged as a town in the Late Middle Ages.
- Browse Vilnius Cathedral Square. In Vilnius, all roads lead in the Old Town lead to the Cathedral Square! My guide on a Vilnius walking tour also told me that you can always navigate your way around the city by heading down to this spot.
- Find the Magic Brick and make a wish! Now, when you’re wandering around Cathedral Square you may find some bits a little interesting. Including a few tiles that look different from the rest.
- Visit Vilnius Cathedral (Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius) This Cathedral is seen as the most important icon of Roman Catholicism in the city and is a top pilgrimage site for catholics in Lithuania.
- Climb up the Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower. Just outside the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus is the Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower. This was an important part of the cities defense walls and the historic Lower and Upper Castle in the 13th century.
Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower. One of the tallest towers in the Old Town offers great views of the nearby square and Gediminas Avenue, as well as Vilnius’ historic centre. Tickets can be purchased on the spot and give you access to the viewing deck, bell exposition, and a short historical tour.
4. A symbol of all Vilnius. May 2023 • Solo. Cathedral Square in the historical center of Vilnius at the foot of Castle Hill. The whole area includes the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and bell tower at the cathedral. It is one of the busiest places in the city. With many events and celebrations taking place.
