VILNIUS. The cosy capital of Lithuania

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Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Best to be visited during the summer months (i.e. now).

For those who may have forgotten where Vilnius is:





All photos taken during 14-18 of June 2011

1. Old soviet-era sports hall which mainly served as an arena for basketball and concerts. It has been standing abandoned for years now while area regeneration projects are being discussed endlessly. An Jewish cemetery destroyed by the Soviets around 1950 was located in the area


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3. River Neris


4. A few years back almost noone used to ride a bicycle in the city as a mean of transportation. Today Vilnius is packed by cyclists even if road infrastructure is far from perfect. I think it has passed the breaking point where riding a bike in the streets has become a "mainstream" rather than some kind of exclusive or "weird" practice. I think this is really good


5. Jesus greets people from the wall of the Cathedral building. Catholic church is not really as popular as it used to be or as it is in some more religious European nations. Lithuanian catholic church has done everything to discredit itself in Lithuania and now all it does is being engaged in some scandals, arguments and low-level political discussions. Most of the educated parts of society as well as a significant part of the political elite have distanced themselves from this organisation which leads and manages what is still regarded as the "main religion" in Lithuania

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6. The tallest church tower in the old city.


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8. Some climbing needs to be done before going up by elevator


9. Near the top. Stairs to the open-air observation deck


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[musiccity]

So Vilnius is absolutely georgous! Especially the Old Town and Vilnius University.

[Conor]

Fantastic thread! I've loved looking at pics of Vilnius since El Greco posted a thread in the UK forums. I find it amazing how quickly the city has regenerated its centre. It's a beautiful place.

[Wapper]

The catholic Church might not be that popular, they still have some fantastic church builings I see

[Bristol Mike]

Very insightful photos into this lovely city.

[christos-greece]

Really very nice photos from Vilnius

[El_Greco]

Nice photos, but it seems the weather wasnt particularly good.

BTW is that church tower always open to the public? I didnt even know about it, the views seem fantastic.

Originally Posted by Conor

Fantastic thread! I've loved looking at pics of Vilnius since El Greco posted a thread in the UK forums. I find it amazing how quickly the city has regenerated its centre. It's a beautiful place.

You have good memory

And speaking of threads theres another I posted on here, not Vilnius, but equally beautiful.

[Crash_N]

Gorgeous city

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28. Cathedral Tower


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[aster4000]

never have a close look of your city as this one
and those few modern buildings are nicely designed.
may they multiply as fast as it could.

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43. Main inner court of the old Vilnius University Campus


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[Benonie]

I remember the university church tower was under renovation, so we didn't have to chance to climb it last year. Great views from up there!

I agree Vilnius is a wonderfull city to stay for some days. Not overcrowded, rather cheap, good food en drinks, great architecture, cool for cycling and above all: nice people.