The Heart of Lithuania

A travel journal to Vilnius by Birute

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Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. Vilnius is the heart of the nation, the centre of economy, culture and politics, the capital of finance.

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Gediminas castle in Vilnius
Vilnius, the state capital and most important of the county’s towns, is the main link between Lithuania and the rest of the world. Here resides the president, seimas (parliament), government and supreme court, as well as many diplomatic offices, banks, and institutions of education, science, health and culture. With its remarkable architecture, cultural monuments, romantic alleyways, and maze of courtyards, the Old Town of Vilnius, symbolising Lithuania’s history and present, has been included in UNESCO’s list of world heritage monuments.

The places you must visit in Vilnius: Gediminas Castle and Cathedral, Ann's Church, Old Town Streets.

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BaltparkBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Hotel at night
"BALTPARK" is a newly established, mid-range hotel chain company in Baltic countries, where guests can expect swiss management model, western hospitality standards and affordable room rates.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Birute on June 27, 2002

Baltpark
Ukmerges str. 363 Vilnius, Lithuania
+370 (2) 388-000

KavineBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

The cuisine is very good. Every day you can taste a new course. The prices are low. You can drink good quality beer for low prices. Soups are especialy tasty! Try the sea food soup. Mmmmmm!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Birute on June 27, 2002

Kavine
Fabijoniskiu g. 2 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Birute
Vilnius, Lithuania

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