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Vilnius University: The University of Vilnius
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  • evaanna
  • Updated By evaanna on September 21, 2008
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  • One of the buildings of Vilnius University - Vilnius
    One of the buildings of
    Vilnius University
    by evaanna, 1 more photos
    We only rubbed against the university buildings on our way to the cathedral and the castle. It was getting late and we were over 200 km away from our holiday home. But the 16th century university complex and Sts Johns' Church on its premises are certainly worth a visit, a reason for us to go back some day. On our second visit to Vilnius we found the gate to the church closed - we were only able to see the 63 m tall belfry with a cross measuring 6,2 metres, the tallest historic building in Vilnius. Perhaps we should have been more persistent looking for another entrance to the church but it was getting late by then.
    The university was founded in 1579 as a Jesuit college but soon was taken over by the secular authorities. It has eleven courtyards, with the buildings representing different styles.
    Its former students include the Polish national bard Adam Mickiewicz, our great Romantic poet Juliusz Slowacki and the Polish Nobel Prize Winner for literature Czeslaw Milosz.

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  • Phone: +370 (5) 2687001
  • Website: http://www.vu.lt/english
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    Vilnius University: Universitas Vilnensis
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  • By Carletto76 on November 29, 2004
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  • Vilnius University - Vilnius
    by Carletto76
    The university in Vilnius, along with its 11 courtyards, is one of the oldest in Europe (it was founded in 1579), and it's an architectonic masterpiece of different styles.
    It first was a Jesuit college, transformed few years later in University. In 1773, the Jesuit order was dissolved in Europe and the University was taken over by the secular authority.
    In the recent years Vilnius University started to free itself from the Soviet ideology before the rest of the country, and helped in gaining independence from USSR.

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  • Phone: +370.5.2687001
  • Directions: Near the main old town's Pilies street and Sv.Jono church
  • Website: http://www.vu.lt/english
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    Vilnius University: The Uneversity
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  • sihi
  • Updated By sihi on February 1, 2005
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  • The St. John church, view from university  square - Vilnius
    The St. John church, view from
    university square
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    The University occupies a large block with Sv. Jono, Skapo and Universiteto streets as its boundaries. The University is an astonishing contrast of medieval palace architecture lively student atmospheare. This liveliness is created by a labyrinth of 13 cozy courtyards, arcades with decorative metal gates, galleries, the old astronomical observatory and memorial plaques to outstanding lecturers. It is a group of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist style buildings. One of the most picturesque parts of the University is the church of St. John with its belfry.
    The predecessor of the University was a college set up by the Jesuits who came to Lithuania with the purpose of combating the spreading Reformation. On April 1, 1579 the status of the college was upgrated to a university by an Act of Polish king Stefan Batory and was approved by the Pope, Gregory XIII.

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  • Phone: +370 (5) 2687001
  • Directions: Near the main old town's Pilies street
  • Website: http://www.vu.lt/english
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    Vilnius University: The University of Vilnius
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  • ania70pl
  • Updated By ania70pl on October 6, 2003
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  • Vilnius University - Vilnius
    by ania70pl
    The University of Vilnius, one of the oldest and most famous establishments of higher education in Eastern and Central Europe, was founded in 1579. Functioning for a long time as the only school of higher learning in Lithuania, it was a preserver of cultural and scientific traditions, and has played a significant part in the cultural life not only of Lithuania, but the neighboring countries as well. During more than four centuries of its existence, the University of Vilnius has seen periods of growth and decline, revival, and closure.

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    Vilnius University: Vilnius University
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  • By King_Golo on May 3, 2006
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    Vilnius University
    by King_Golo
    Vilnius University is one of the oldest in Europe and was founded in 1579. It soon became an important centre of education not only for Lithuania but also for the surrounding countries. Years of constructing new buildings are reflected in different architectural styles, such as Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism.
    The university consists of a number of yards connected with each other by stairs and gates. A church (St. John's) is also part of the grounds.

    The entry fee is 1 Litas for students and 5 Litas for everybody else.

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  • Directions: central Old Town - surrounded by Universiteto st., Sv. Jonu st., Pilies st. and Skapo st.
  • Website: www.vu.lt
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    Vilnius University: Vilnius University
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  • Raimix
  • Updated By Raimix on December 16, 2008
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  • Vilnius University - Vilnius
    by Raimix
    One of the oldest universities in Europe is staying in Vilnius. Opened in 1579 and approved like a high school in Lithuanian Duchy. Complex of University's buildings has all main styles of architecture. Even every court has its own style. The main court (Renaissance style) is with
    St Johns church, which belongs to University. Very beautiful inside, displayed collection of about 50 old books. Some of the Latin prayer books, Bibles and philosophical tomes date back to the 14th century.

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  • Directions: Will find it by St Jones church's tower.
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    Vilnius University: UNIVERSITY
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  • Updated By Sininen on February 28, 2006
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  • Vilnius University - Vilnius
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    The University of Vilnius, one of the oldest and most famous establishments of higher education in Eastern and Central Europe, was founded in 1579. After having returned from Trakai I decided to visit Vilnius University Ensemble. There are 13 courtyards and I am not quite sure if I visited them all. I had a map with me but even with it I found it bit difficult. The large courtyard is surrounded by arcades from three sides and on the fourth side the facade of St. John's Church.

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    Vilnius University: Old Campus of Vilnius University
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  • Updated By matcrazy1 on June 28, 2004
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  • VILNIUS  UNIVERSITY - Vilnius
    VILNIUS UNIVERSITY
    by matcrazy1
    There was a commemorative plaque affixed on this building on my picture at Pilies gatve which said in both Lithuanian and Polish language : here, on Vilnius University Adam Mickiewicz was studying in 1815 - 1819. Mickiewicz was the greatest Polish poet and national bard in 19th century.

    The University was founded by King Stephen Bathory's in 1579. The buildings of the Old Campus (some from 15th century) were located in a quarter among 4 streets - look at the map here and get lost among its 13 courtyards of which I liked esp. the Great Courtyard (of Piotr Skarga).

    I thought over famous people who studed there in the past. Do you want the whole list, OK, my top 3 Polish guys:
    1. Czeslaw Milosz - poet, publicist, Nobel prize winner in literature in 1980, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of California, Berkeley; he lives in Krakow, Poland now;
    2. Adam Mickiewicz - poet and Polish national bard in 19th century;
    3. Juliusz Slowacki - a writer and Romantic poet.

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  • Phone: +370 (5) 2687001
  • Directions: From the Cathedral Square walk a few minutes southwards Pilies gatve (Castle Street) - the Old Campus on the right when you cross Skapo gatve (street).
  • Website: http://www.vu.lt/english
  • Other Contact: +370 (5) 2687096
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    Vilnius University: Vilnius University
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  • By Leipzig on September 8, 2003
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    Vilnius University
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    Vilnius' university is one of the oldest in Europe. It opened its gates in 1579. The library still has some books of the 15th century.
    Read more about its history

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    Vilnius University: Vilnius University.
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  • By kenbac on August 25, 2002
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  • A fine complex indeed. Founded in 1570, this is oldest University in Eastern Europe, and like all great and old Universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin – Trinity) has that feeling of learning.

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