The journey to Lithuania, our third Baltic country, lies ahead of us. For this trip, we bought a ticket for the long-distance bus. It is very convenient for us. In the morning we only have to walk through the railway underpass in front of our hotel and are already at the bus station. The bus […]
First steps in Vilnius and Rentida Apartments
Taxi in Vilnius From the bus station in Vilnius, we go by taxi to our new accommodation. But we choose none of the waiting taxis. Vilmantė who we met in Riga had given us a valuable tip. Under the number +370 611 11111, we get the cheapest taxis. They cost is about a third, but […]
City Tour by Bus in Vilnius
Vilnius Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and, in terms of area, the largest city in the Baltics. It was never subordinate to the Teutonic Order. Vilnius has always had a very liberal reputation until the Poles were expelled in World War II and the Jews fled or were murdered. The name of the city […]
City Walk in Vilnius
The starting point for our city walk in Vilnius is the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus. This time take a look inside, where a Holy Mass just takes place. Gediminas Mountain From the cathedral, we continue to the funicular tramway which brings us to the Gediminas mountain. We pass the National Museum of Lithuania, in front […]
Impressions – Republic of Uzupis – Vilnius
Uzupis means “on the other side of the river”. The neighborhood Uzupis was for a long time the poorhouse of Vilnius. Later, workers’ settlements emerged here until artists discovered the district for themselves. Today it is developing into a sought-after residential district. Since the artists declared it the independent Republic of Uzupis, it is also […]