Vilnius Cathedral Square
Vilnius Cathedral Square
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Md2012
Chisinau, Moldova389 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
With its six columns and three figures adorning the top, this cathedral is an instantly recognizable sight. Is considered the most important place for Catholics in Lithuania. Vilnius Bell Tower in the Cathedral Square, with its bells and the clock, make you feel all the history and mystery behind. Vilnius Cathedral Square has much more hidden secrets and mysterious history than we know today. And you can feel it everywhere - starting from the Bell Tower and mysterious crypts and ending with the stunning views of Vilnius Cathedral.
Written 6 April 2020
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Urius
Vilnius, Lithuania772 contributions
Dec 2020
The place we all know, and been so many times as residents yet never ceases to impress. The large square is designed to show where the old structures existed. The red stones represent those spots. During Christmas time a market springs up around the tree, growing more impressive and comprehensive every year. From meager beginnings, it has become a lovely Christmas market, if not enormous. The wind coming off those flat stones can be brutal though, so best avoid on the worst days.
Written 22 December 2020
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Dave48838
Greenville, MI659 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a large open area with several important attractions. The cathedral dominates the area but if you look close you can find the footprints representing the human chain that advocated for independence. There is a large statue of a founding duke and, this year, there is a clock counting down the minutes to the 700th anniversary of the city. From the square you can proceed to the old town and the university.
Written 2 November 2022
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,834 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Cathedral Square in the historical center of Vilnius at the foot of Castle Hill. The whole area includes the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and bell tower at the cathedral.
It is one of the busiest places in the city. With many events and celebrations taking place. The weekend that I was visiting there was a marathon and a song and dance folk festival. The area has a very important status in the life of the city and embodies a symbol of all of Vilnius.
It is one of the busiest places in the city. With many events and celebrations taking place. The weekend that I was visiting there was a marathon and a song and dance folk festival. The area has a very important status in the life of the city and embodies a symbol of all of Vilnius.
Written 4 July 2023
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max v
Tallinn, Estonia524 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
At the place where the Cathedral Square is located today, the Vilnya River carried its waters. But back in the days of Gediminas, people forced the river to go around, breaking a new channel for the river. Standing on the Cathedral Square, you can see the Gediminas Tower and the mountain of Three Crosses, visit the Cathedral and climb the bell tower of the Cathedral. And on the square at the foot of the cathedral bell tower there is an interesting point - embedded tiles with a circular inscription "stebuklas".
Written 2 September 2023
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ipali
Thessaloniki, Greece128 contributions
May 2024 • Business
It promises to be a place that is a shame to miss. Regardless of whether you are a fan of ecclesiastical destinations or not, it is a church and a square that you must visit. I should note that you don't really understand the size from the photos. We are talking about a church of enormous dimensions, especially if you take into account that you are in a small city of 500 thousand houses.
Written 19 May 2024
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RlfDinky
Roubaix, France5,805 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
The central cathedral with the relics of Saint Casimir in a pretty Hispanic-inspired chapel (see Zaragoza) which contains the relics of St Casimir. Note the ex votos on the personalized walls for suffering and healing (legs, hearts, hands, etc.)
Very recent interior and of less interest
Very recent interior and of less interest
Written 22 February 2024
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Baross
Spikkestad, Norway2,005 contributions
Jul 2022
This square in Vilnius is so beautiful that the half can be enough.
The cathedral and the clock tower alone is so nice.
Clean place.
You feel safe
Not to much people there overcrowded is not my favourite.
Benches You can relax on.
Wlak into the amusement park.
Up to Tower up in the hill or a start point for nature trip.
Restaurants close to the place.
National museum a few meter away.
You dont go to Vilnius and not visit this place then You will be sad home.
The cathedral and the clock tower alone is so nice.
Clean place.
You feel safe
Not to much people there overcrowded is not my favourite.
Benches You can relax on.
Wlak into the amusement park.
Up to Tower up in the hill or a start point for nature trip.
Restaurants close to the place.
National museum a few meter away.
You dont go to Vilnius and not visit this place then You will be sad home.
Written 4 August 2022
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,870 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The square has a bell tower and a monument of the Grand Duke Gediminas complete with a little wolf. The square also also has the Stebuklas Miracle Tile near the bell tower - we read online that if you stand here or spin on this tile three times you can make a wish.
The cathedral is worth checking out too and they even offer crypt tours but they have to be reserved ahead of time. The cathedral is located near the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Gediminas Avenue, Gediminas Tower and many more attractions of Riga.
The cathedral is worth checking out too and they even offer crypt tours but they have to be reserved ahead of time. The cathedral is located near the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Gediminas Avenue, Gediminas Tower and many more attractions of Riga.
Written 22 April 2024
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tinylass
Sheffield, UK6,167 contributions
Nov 2022
This is the central spot of Vilnius and we passed through here often on our trip. It is a large square and it was filled with the Christmas markets and an enormous Christmas tree when we visited. It had also snowed so that made it even prettier! Lovely photo opportunities to be had!
Written 11 January 2023
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What do the bronze footprints located in Vilnius Cathedral Square represent?
Written 3 July 2018
Apparently they represent where the first person in the Baltic Chain of Freedom stood in 1989... some 2 million people eventually joined hands to demonstrate for independence from USSR.
Written 3 July 2018
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