Vilnius - Center of Lithuania
This is a city where I discovered more and more as I continued to scratch the surface, including the odd Republic of Užupis.
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The red tower
This is Gediminas Hill where the city was founded. It has featured a red-brick tower since the 13th century.
Gediminas Tower
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Not Pisa
The cathedral square features a tall belfry, the only remains of the old wall around the square.
Katedros aikste
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A state of mind
The freewheeling republic of Užupis reminds me of Christiania in Copenhagen.
Užupio Republika
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The only way is up
Užupio Republika
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Islington's little cousin
Standing on an egg? Why not.
The angel of Užupis
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Silent hill
Užupio Republika
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Making plans
Bambalyne
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Northbound
Neris river
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Amuse me, muses
Drama, Comedy and Tragedy. Only three they are.
Three Muses, Lietuvos Nacionalinis Dramos Teatras
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Bricks bricks
The beautiful church features 33 different kinds of bricks and it is said that Napoleon wanted to bring it back with him to Paris.
St Anne's church
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Bricks of old
The defensive wall was finished in 1522, featuring ten gates and five towers. Today only a small section remains.
Barbakanas
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Espresso from heaven
Kavine