Parliament, Vilnius

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Lithuanian Parliament
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HORSCHECK 2271 reviews
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The building of the Lithuanian Parliament is a typical example of Soviet style architecture. It was built in 1982 during the Soviet era as the seat for the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Only 8 years later Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union was declared from here. Nowadays the building is the seat of the Lithuanian Parliament (seimas).

When we visited the building we were lucky enough to get in. The entrance door was open and in the entrance hall was an interesting exhibition about the Lithuanian losses during Soviet and Nazi occupation.

Directions:
The Lithuanian Parliament is situated at the Independence Square (Nepriklausomybes aikste) which can be found at the western end of the Gedimino prospektas.

Address: Lithuanian Parliament, Gedimino pr. 53, Vilnius

Updated Sep 23, 2011

Website: http://www.seimas.lt/

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Seimo rumai - palace of Parliament
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Raimix 1336 reviews

Palace of Parliament was built in soviet era and is an example of its architecture. The main political persons works there. The square near it is called the square of Independence. Square is surrounded by interesting fountain, walls to memorise independence, National library, river Neris and Parliament building, of course.

There concerts, national celebrations, political meetings take place.

Updated Dec 16, 2008

Address: Gedimino av. near Neris

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If you like politics
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turistauk 29 reviews

One of the most important place in Vilnius is Parliament.
In time of excursion you may see old and new meeting halls, President room and guide will tell lot of interesting information about Lithuania.
If you don`t have much time - go around the Parliament - also you will see lot of interesting: barricades, monuments.

If you want to go inside - please contact Vilnius tourism information center: http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/topic.php?tid=70&sid=&aid=428&more=y

Written Apr 22, 2008

Address: Gedimino av. 53

Phone: (+370 2) 399 607

Website: http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/topic.php?tid=70&sid=&aid=428&more=y

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Parliament building
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Carletto76 408 reviews

After so many wonderful old buildings it's time to dedicate some time to one of the ugliest buildings you will find in Vilnius: the Parliament!
Just one word to describe it: "Soviet". It's so ugly that I almost like it! And there's an incredible fountain just in front of it, which is again so ugly that it's nice! ;-)

Written Nov 29, 2004

Address: Gedimino p. 53

Phone: (+370 2) 399 607

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I wanted to visit parliament
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ENTRANCE  TO  PARLIAMENT  BUILDING

I was a little bit surpriced that I could enter the courtyard of the Lithuanian parliament and come to this door on my picture and first of all that there was no police or security guards there. The door with "Vitys" - Lithuanian traditionsl coat of arm was surely closed.

I wanted to visit the parliament but... there were only visits for groups and only by written applications arranged at least a week in advance. Details: follow the link below, please.

Updated Jul 5, 2004

Address: Gedimino prospektas 53, Vilnius

Phone: (+370 2) 399 607

Website: http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter/www_viewer.ViewTheme?p_int_tv_id=120&p_kalb_id=2

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The downfall of Soviet Empire started!
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PARLIAMENT  BUILDING

This building of Lithuanian parliament on my picture offers visitors more history than beauty. It was put up in 1982 and housed the parliament of so called Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Eight years later, on 11th March, 1990, the Supreme Council announced Lithuanian independence restored just in this building. No doubts, it was well seen sign of the incoming downfall of the Soviet Union - empire of evil over more than half of our globe. Lithuanians and Vilnians should be proud that it started just there and thanks to their determination.

Written Jul 5, 2004

Address: Gedimino prospektas 53, Vilnius

Phone: (+370 2) 399 607

Website: http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter/www_viewer.Home?p_kalb_id=2

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mrdarius 127 reviews
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The Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament) is open to visitors. There's a huge tapestry of Grand Duke Vytautas in the back which was unfurled in 1991 when Lithuania declared independence.

Make sure to check out the huge concrete blocks with grafitti outside that were used to blockade the Seimas when the Soviets tried to quash the Lithuanian uprising.

Check out their awesome website too! It has a live countdown to Lithuania's accession to the EU (May 1, 2004), and a virtual tour.

Updated Feb 19, 2004

Address: Gedeminas pr. 53

Website: www.seimas.lt

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Parliament agaist the setting sun
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Toshioohsako 386 reviews

Its a nice area of Vilnius where the Parliament building stands. Across the building, there is a huge residence building where the members of the Parliament live.

Updated Oct 4, 2010

Address: Gedimino av. 53

Phone: (+370 2) 399 607

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Written Dec 29, 2003

Address: Gedimino av. 53

Website: www.seimas.lt

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