My LOVELY Vilnius (Lithuania)

I love this city more than any other corner of this World.
Some facts about Vilnius:
The capital of the Republic of Lithuania is VILNIUS. Naturally, it is the largest city in the country: according to the data of 2001 the population of Vilnius is 542.287. Of them 57.8% are Lithuanians, 18.7% Poles, 14% Russians, 4% Byelorussians, 0.5% Jews and the remaining 5% comprising some other nationalities.

Current area of Vilnius is 392 square kilometres. Buildings cover 20.2% of the city and the remaining area is prevailed with the greenery (43.9%) and waters (2.1%). The County of Vilnius covers the regions of Vilnius, Elektrėnai, Šalčininkai, Širvintos, Švenčionys, Trakai, and Ukmergė totalling to 965,000 ha.

The Old Town, historical centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha). The most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated here. The buildings in the old town - there are about 1.5 thousand of them - were built in a number of different centuries, therefore, it is a mixture of all European architectural styles. Although Vilnius is often called a baroque city, here you will find some buildings of gothic, renaissance and other styles. The main sights of the city are the Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral Square, symbols of the capital. Their combination is also a gateway to the historic centre of the capital. Because of its uniqueness, the Old Town of Vilnius was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Vilnius is also the largest administrative centre in Lithuania with all major political, economic, social and cultural centres.
Photos: Regimantas Urbanas
Music: Thomas Newman, American Beauty (1999)

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[ministr2302]

OMG why does this video have so many dislikes? I've been to Vilnius an year ago and I really loved that city, there are lots of beautiful sights to visit! And Lithuanian people were very polite and affable. I recommend for everyone to visit Vilnius, you will never regret!

P.S. As myliu Lietuva!!!

[RegisCartoons]

@ministr2302 Labai ačiū :)

[vojomak]

I WAS in Vilnius during Eurobasket 2011 and I must say that is awesome city with rich history! I promised my self that I will be back there! Regards from MACEDONIA! LOVE YOU LIETUVA! :)

[RegisCartoons]

@vojomak I'm glad you have enjoyed it here, Vojomak! ;) Best regards to Macedonia!

[ThePupis123]

@MrJacoslask if you say that Vilnius is polish city , than that means that poland belongs to Lithuania because a Lithuanian king ruled poland (why ur so jealuos OMG, grow up you faggot, because of people like you the world is retarded)

[neurastenija1]

@verdefull Don't be stupid.

All polish people living in Lithuania can speak Lithuanian. Sometimes even better than pure Lithuanians.

I'm half Polish half Lithuanian and I know what I say. Most of my friends are Poles living here. I have friends who go on Lithuanian language olimpiada every year and win first, second places, while pure Lithuanians win 5-6 and etc.

So don't talk shit.

It's not the Poles or Russians who make Lithuania look bad in Eu, but ppl like you! The stupid racists.

[TheBlueblackFairy]

What a beautiful country.

[ke5has]

@PanUlan we had with group polish students from western side of poland new year party in vilnius what can i say very kind and friendly people,also i have friend from that called polish minority in lithuanian i dont know or they just saying that to me because im lithuanian but they dont feel any discrimination or problems, i dont know who is intrested in this two neighbour nation hate?but what can i say lithuanians is only 3 millions its natural what we trying to protect our self from any influen

[shaokan777]

@somethingvs Enjoy your Lithuanian Monarchs , Poland. You can be a vassal , but try not to over-extend yourself.

[shaokan777]

@katarek65 probably 6% of the population, but even the poles are abandoning Polish for the Lithuanian language