Vilnius – Capital of Lithuania
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The contemporary building is a modernist example of Soviet architecture, still present is many parts of Vilnius Old Town. It houses a secondary school nowadays. In the distance, the towers of St. Catherine´s Church.
As the year slowly starts, I always like to look back on the trips I've taken last year. 2016 started with the beautiful city Vilnius.
This was about the only picture I could take with my secondary Canon 500d, as the battery died almost immediately with temperatures at -27°C ❄
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We passed this hotel many times on our wanderings around Vilnius. It's way too posh for us but did look stunning at night.
Vilnius Cathedral - Vilniaus Šv. Stanislovo ir Šv. Vladislovo arkikatedra bazilika. Original structure built in 1254, current incarnation was dedicated in 1783. During the Soviet regime initially the cathedral was converted into a warehouse. Masses were celebrated again starting in 1985, although the cathedral was still officially called "The Gallery of Images" at that time. In 1989, its status as a cathedral was restored.
Edificio storico situato nel centro storico, spesso decorato con temi elaborati che richiamano treni d'epoca, pacchi regalo e scenari fiabeschi.
The University of Vilnius was founded in 1579 by King of Poland Stefan Batory. Its first rector was a prominent Polish Jesuit Piotr Skarga. Its architecture represents all major styles including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism.
The self-proclaimed Republic of Užupis is the bohemian and artistic district of Vilnius. It has its own anthem, its constitution, its president, its bishop, two churches, the Bernadins cemetery and seven bridges. Užupis is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Vilnius and dates back to the 16th century. It was once the poorest area of the city where workers lived and where there was a red light district. During the Soviet era, the authorities abandoned Užupis, and the neighborhood quickly became one of the most infamous in the city. Since Lithuania regained its independence in 1991, artists have come there to take advantage of the low cost of accommodation. In addition, the art academy is located on the other side of the Jardins Bernardin bridge. Nowadays, the thriving creative community regularly organizes fashion festivals, concerts, exhibitions and poetry evenings.
La République autoproclamée d'Užupis est le quartier bohème et artistique de Vilnius. Elle a son propre hymne, sa constitution, son président, son évêque, deux églises, le cimetière des Bernadins et sept ponts. Užupis est l'un des plus anciens quartiers de Vilnius et date du XVIe siècle. C'était autrefois le quartier le plus pauvre de la ville où vivaient les ouvriers et où se trouvait un quartier rouge. Pendant l'ère soviétique, les autorités ont délaissé Užupis, et le quartier est rapidement devenu l’un des plus malfamés de la ville. Depuis que la Lituanie a retrouvé son indépendance en 1991, les artistes y sont venus pour profiter du faible coût de l'hébergement. De plus, l'académie d'art est située de l'autre côté du pont des Jardins Bernardin. De nos jours, la communauté créative florissante organise régulièrement des festivals de mode, des concerts, des expositions et des soirées poésie.
Today, the Town Hall is a reflection of the political and social life of the capital. It's a place where different eras are intertwined. Vilnius is known not only for its wonderful heritage, but also for building bridges for the future. There is always room for the latest trends and innovations.
La Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni Battista e Giovanni Evangelista nel Grande Cortile dell'Università di Vilnius, in Lituania
Fieldfares are seen every year in the UK as they migrate towards the continent but in the Baltic region they were particularly common in city central parks. Of course we encountered a few juveniles which was once more a new experience for me.
This particular one was photographed right at the start of the holiday in the gardens adjacent to the cathedral and castle in Vilnius.