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Free Speech in Vilnius
Lithuanians are used to peaceful protests eg the Baltic Way. This rally or protest in cathedral square was less grim. It was organised by a pro-family organisation who were protesting (I think) about...
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A Taste of Lithuania in Vilnius
Things seem to change quickly in Vilnius at the moment with some shops closing and new restaurants opening. And just off the cathedral square near the Amberton Hotel (where the restaurant has also...
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The cathedral square in Vilnius
I lost my camera en route from England so I bought a new one at the Panorama Shopping Centre and discovered it had a panorama feature so I tried it out.
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Cathedral Bell Tower renovation in Vilnius
Next to the cathedral on the edge of the main square (Katedros aikštė) is the impressive 52 m high bell tower (Varpinė). Although the square was only created in the 19c when the cathedral was being...
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Fallen tree serves a purpose
Saw this in the little park on the edge of the cathedral square at the bottom of Pilies street. A fallen tree turned into a large wooden seat.
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CNN: Vilnius Christmas tree is the world’s most spectacular
Reblogged from Kindadukish's Blog: CNN has announced the list of top 12 world’s most spectacular Christmas trees, with Vilnius tree named as number one. CNN writes: “The well-preserved old town in the...
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A Chair Just for Me in Vilnius……………..
mikethepsych:I couldn’t be there to see it myself … Originally posted on Kindadukish's Blog: As anyone who has followed my blog will know that I consider the “White Cathedral” in Vilnius, Lithuania to...
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Where’s the evidence?
Lithuania underwent a transformation after independence in 1991 and wanted to shake off its former soviet image. They removed much evidence of the former soviet times but some they kept. The statues on...
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And did those feet …. 25 years ago
Walking to the end of Gedimino pr towards the cathedral you cross the road and the cathedral bell tower is on your right. Look down and you will see this pair of footprints. They weren’t there last...
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The view from the cathedral bell tower
It didn’t seem that long ago they were busy renovating the bell tower which stands opposite the cathedral – Vilniaus Šv. Stanislovo ir Šv. Vladislovo arkikatedra basilica – on the edge of the square in...
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