There?s a saying an idea is... by vysnaite
There?s a saying an idea is born in the West of Europe, Flourishes in the middle and dies in the East, take for example Renaissance. So Vilnius is that last point to the East spreading and housing European culture and architecture from the middle ages till now. How come it traveled so far to Eastern Europe? Well, as every old, big, important city it has its? own history, with dukes, duchess, kings, queens.. Lithuania used to be a very big country. In XVI-XVII centuries king?s wife was Bona Sforza, from famous Italian (Milan) family, she invited here many Italian architectures, musicians. Monasteries carried their own European art, established Universities, Vilnius University was established in 1579. You might be very surprised with this city if you have never been here, it?s definitely worth a visit. Vilnius is about an hour and a half by car from the city I live (Kaunas), so I?m quite often in it with some things to do, or just visiting friends, or showing it for friends from abroad, well, welcome! :)In the picture is a fragment of Lower Castle, this part is planned to be rebuilt until 2009.
