Lithuania

I don't believe anyone has been to 🇱🇹, this small and beautiful country by the Baltic Sea.

#tripaway We stopped, to stretch our legs from driving. As I understand a bridge is part of a, sort of, city park. We parked by the picnic area, went to the Mound, to the duck-face tree, through the bridge, to the open air theater and then back to the car. nice promenade.The surroundings are so beautiful and mesmerizing #tripaway

There are many #orthodox church after influx of #russians followed the annexation of Lithuania by the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. The Cathedral of the #theotokos is one of the most ancient Russian Orthodox churches of #vilnius was built in 1346. #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear

#thegatesofdawn is one of the most visited shrines in #vilnius that is famous not only in $Lithuania but also abroad, worshipped by the representatives of other creeds too. This is the only surviving gate of the first original five gates in the city wall that was built between 1503 and 1522. The painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, in the Chapel of the Gates of Dawn is known all over the world. The picture, which is also called “Vilnius Madonna”, was painted in 17th century. It is painted in the Renaissance style, in tempera on oak boards, later repainted in oil. Since the middle of the 17th century it has been said to have miracle-working powers. #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear

One's of the #most famous #vilnius landmarks is #st.AnneChurch that starts with the alleged construction in the 14th century but the current Gothic masterpiece is believed to have been built between 1495 and 1500 to a design by the Bohemian architect Benedikt Rejt (1453-1534), most famous for designing parts of Prague Castle. Visiting in 1812, Napoleon famously noted that he wanted to take the building back to Paris on the palm of his hand #lithuania #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear

The Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. Vladislav is the most important place of worship for Lithuania’s Catholics, and the venue for the country’s main Christian and national festivities #vilnius #lithuania In 1922, the Cathedral was granted the title of ‘Basilica’, by Pope Pius X #unforgetabletrip #church #happynewyear