Vilnius history

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. It was built at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers surrounded by picturesque wooded hills. Vilnius was first mentioned in 1323, when the Grand Duke of Lithuania proclaimed it the capital of the country and urged merchants and craftsmen to visit it and settle here. Vilnius became one of the largest trade, industrial and cultural centers of the Europe in the 16th Century.
Vilnius is famous for it‘s historical past, monuments, churches and green surroundings. One of the most famous architectural monuments in Vilnius is Vilnius Cathedral, standing at the foot of Gediminas` Hill. It was built in 1387 on a place where once the God of thunder was worshipped. Because of the frequent fires and wars Vilnius Cathedral was rebuilt many times. Just behind the Cathedral on the Castle Hill is located Gediminas Castle. The original wooden castle was built in the early 13th century by the founder of Vilnius city Grand Duke Gediminas. The ancient legend about the foundation of the city says that Gediminas dreamt of an iron wolf on a hill and a pagan priest Lizdeika explained the dream as gods` will. The Gods...

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