Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, is known for its baroque architecture, seen especially in its medieval Old Town. But the buildings lining this district’s partially cobblestoned streets reflect diverse styles and eras, from the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral to Gothic St. Anne's Church. The 16th-century Gate of Dawn, containing a shrine with a sacred Virgin Mary icon, once guarded an entrance to the original city. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear

#tripaway Cosy beautiful clean place with loads of galleries, bars, restaurants, pubs, boutiques, theaters, churches and other historic places in huge Vilnius old town included in Unesco world heritage sites with friendly local people.Not so famous but a must visit.We visited during Christmas #tripaway

#thegatesofdawn is one of the most visited shrines in #vilnius that is famous not only in $Lithuania but also abroad, worshipped by the representatives of other creeds too. This is the only surviving gate of the first original five gates in the city wall that was built between 1503 and 1522. The painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, in the Chapel of the Gates of Dawn is known all over the world. The picture, which is also called “Vilnius Madonna”, was painted in 17th century. It is painted in the Renaissance style, in tempera on oak boards, later repainted in oil. Since the middle of the 17th century it has been said to have miracle-working powers. #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear

#bernardinegarden is situated right in the heart of #vilnius and it was established back to 1469 by Lithuanian Grand Duke Kazimieras #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #garden #happynewyear

One's of the #most famous #vilnius landmarks is #st.AnneChurch that starts with the alleged construction in the 14th century but the current Gothic masterpiece is believed to have been built between 1495 and 1500 to a design by the Bohemian architect Benedikt Rejt (1453-1534), most famous for designing parts of Prague Castle. Visiting in 1812, Napoleon famously noted that he wanted to take the building back to Paris on the palm of his hand #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear

The #palace of Concerts and Sports was built in 1971 in the southernmost part of "Žirmūnai" in the middle of the former oldest Jewish cemetery in #vilnius, which dates back to the late fifteenth century. It is an example of #soviet Brutalist architecture, remarkable for its vessel like exterior. The Palace, once one of the architectonic icons of Soviet Vilnius, was, until the 1990s, a major venue for sporting events, especially local and international basketball matches, as well as concerts and shows with seating capacity is about 4,400 #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #russians #happynewyear

What began as a tongue-in-cheek April Fools’ Day joke has evolved into one of the smallest republics in the world, with its own government and constitution. Republic of #užupis is #vilnius Bohemian and artistic district. It has its own anthem, constitution, president, bishop, churches and its own guardian called The Bronze Angel of Užupis, who was put in the centre of the district in 2002 #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #art #happynewyear

#hales Market is the oldest market in #vilnius, it was built in the 15th century, the site of the current marketplace was initially named the Horse Market #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #market #happynewyear

#vilnius Town Hall Square was built in 1387 when #lithuania became a Christian state and Vilnius was granted Magdeburg rights. Thus, there appeared a need for headquarters for the city authorities. As the main square of the city was located here, it was decided to build the Town Hall in the same place. #unforgetabletrip #oldtown #happynewyear