My home city: Vilnius

• Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania.
• It is situated in the west-east of Lithuania, and covers an area of
• 9731 km².
• It has a population
• of 848 555 people.
• 1323 is the year of Vilnius' establishment. This is the date when Vilnius was first mentioned in Duke Gediminas’ letters.
• This Grand Duke is known as the founder of Vilnius.
• LEGEND ABOUT VILNIUS
• The legend tells us, that duke Gediminas, had a dream of an iron wolf howling on a high hill. Lizdeika, a pagon priest, explained the dream that Gediminas would have to build a castle and found a city which would make Lithuania's name famous all over the world.
• Since then, the Iron Wolf is has been known as the symbol of Vilnius.
• And there is a
• monument in
• Kernavė for
• the Iron Wolf
• ARCHITECTURE
• Vilnius is widely known for its architecture. Vilnius is the largest cultural, scientific, industrial center of Lithuania.
• Vilnius, one of the oldest Baltic cities, has a long history rich in events.
• The Old Town of VIlnius is included into the UNESCO Heritage lists as one of the largest and most beautiful Old Towns in Central - East Europe.
• The most breath-taking signs are the Town Hall, the Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul's cathedral, St. Anne's church and St. Kotryna's church.
• Town Hall (Rotušė)
• The Town Hall in Vilnius was mentioned for the first time in 1432. Initially it was a Gothic style building, and has been reconstructed many times.
• Vilnius Town Hall is a historical building in the heart of the Old Town of Vilnius.
• This is where the Mayor of Vilnius holds his receptions and where both cultural performances and business meetings take place.
• The Cathedral
• The Cathedral was built in 1783. It was designed by Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevicius. And it is even...

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