Legend about the foundation of
Vilnius __ "The two legends are spread about the foundation of Vilnius. In one
of them it is told that in the valley of confluence of the Neris and Vilnia
there rustled very old woods." Now, from that opening, the story could go most
anywhere. See where it went. - From discovery.ot.lt -
http://discovery.ot.lt/cfair98/vilnius/vil_lege.htm
Vilnius __ "...is the largest
city and the capital of Lithuania, with a population of 553,904 (850,700
together with Vilnius County)..." You will find an encyclopedic article with
links to related materials. - illustrated - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilnius
Vilnius Historic Centre - UNESCO World Heritage Centre __ A very brief
description but still an honor. The "Documents" link will keep you up to date
with what is going on with the designation. - From unesco.org -
http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=541
Vilnius Photos __ You will
find a few dozen galleries and hundreds of individual pictures of Vilnius and
related subjects. - illustrated - from pbase.com -
http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Vilnius
Vilnius travel guide __ "Inhabited for centuries, Vilnius today is a
multinational city with significant Polish and Russian minorities, about 20%
each of them." You will find an open source travel guide to Vilnius, featuring
up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel
tips, click-to-enlarge pictures and more. - From wikitravel.org -
http://wikitravel.org/en/Vilnius
Vilnius | Welcome to Vilnius
__ "Very pleasant and very beautiful, that’s what comes to ones mind when
talking about Vilnius. The city displays a variety of both architectural
expression and willpower. This is perhaps due to the interesting history that
rests in this attractive town, which not always has been the capital of
Lithuania." An excellent introduction to the city. - illustrated - From vilnius.com -
http://www.vilnius.com/cmarter.asp?doc=728
Welcome – Vilnius University
__ "Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral
part of European science and culture has embodied the concept of a classical
university and the unity of studies and research." Learn more. - illustrated -
From vu.lt - http://www.vu.lt/en/
What is Vilnius city profile?
__ A brief overview of the city. - illustrated - From quezi.com -
http://quezi.com/6482