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When we were in Vilnius in August 2006, quite a few buildings and squares were under construction.
Among other sights, even the belfry of the cathedral was completely scaffolded. Also the wonderful Rotuses Square just in front of Vilnius Town hall was undergoing massive construction.
Most of the renovation is taking place due to the fact that Vilnius will become European City of Culture in 2009.
So if you are planning to visit Vilnius in 2009, everything will probably be beautifully renovated. Leave a Comment
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Looking for toilets in the grand-looking Katedros Square, we followed a sign directing us to the castle park nearby. The toilets were down in the basement. I went down there and, on paying a small fee, was given a piece of toilet tissue. I remember toilet tissue being a luxury in Poland during martial law so wasn't too surprised. Further on, I saw three cabins with doors in the style of an American bar, starting about 0.4 m above the floor and reaching no higher than an average person's head. My tall husband told me later he could actually look into the cabins over the door. It reminded me of the toilets in the student hostel in Leningrad in the 70's, where the seats were not separated from one another and you saw all the people using them on coming in. Here in addition there were no toilet seats, so one had to squat. I left, not even asking for my money back.
Outside, I met Chris who couldn't help laughing. He had never seen anything like it before. But he had been luckier as he'd been able to use the urinal. I had to look for another toilet and found one in the summer cafe pavillion nearby. This one didn't lock from the inside so I had to ask my husband to stand outside to prevent anyone from coming in. It was free for the patrons so we decided to get a drink from the grumpy barmaid, who obviously assumed that we should know the names of all the drinks. It was like stepping back to the communist times.
It seems to take a long time to learn to smile. Polish bar personnel and shop assistants have somehow learnt that already, perhaps the Lithuanian ones will too. Leave a Comment
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 by Sexy_European
The only way you'll get robbed here friends, is that if you look like a complete idiot tourist. Robbers will smell you like a rat. But in general I want to say this is a very safe city, and have fun! Leave a Comment Phone: dial 02 for police!
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Long-term residents say that life in Lithuania is for the most part peaceful and safe, but the number belie that impression. Be especially aware of the prevalence of auto thief and vandalism. The experts (i.e. foreign representations in Vilnius) recommend storing documents and extra money in safekeeping facilities, carrying a copy of your passport on your person, avoiding any situation involving narcotics, avoiding poorly-lit and empty streets, and exercising vigilance in crowded public sreas. Just like everywhere else in the world. Leave a Comment
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I had seen many warnings about the central bus station area being a bit dodgy. During the daytime hours it was bustling with people and although you'd be well advised to keep your valuables safe, I didn't feel unsafe at all.
We did come into Vilnius from Riga on a later bus, got in around 9:30 PM and chose to walk to our hotel, we saw at least one prostitute and several others who appeared to be under the influence of something. The station is much less crowded at night but it was still light out and I was with my husband but I might have been uncomfortable if I had been on my own. Leave a Comment
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Vilnius is full of surprises, not only pleasant ones though. While you are looking up admiring the architecture, esp. in the Old Town, you can easily trip on an uneven pavement, a rickety or broken slab, a stone sticking out. So wear comfortable walking shoes and don't get so absorbed in taking pictures as not to see where you put your foot next. I even noticed a pothole the size of half a football right at the entrance to a large shop in Pilies Street. I had nearly stepped in it.
And in winter look up at the roofs ahead of you as well and don't pass under icicles hanging from them. Although they say the authorities make every effort to remove them, it's a never-ending job in their climate, which only the spring can do properly. Leave a Comment
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 No name to this street by evaanna
If you are driving, the one-way streets make it very complicated and we didn't see any maps where such streets would be marked. Even getting out of the city in the right direction is a problem as there are hardly any signposts. A total maze, and our second visit to Vilnius only confirmed it. Leave a Comment
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I will write my personal oppinion about this club,it's your choice whether you will listen to me or will try it on yourself :)
Well actually this club opened only few month ago. I and my friends decided to see what is there...and what i saw really shocked me
First of all everything there looked
artificially and cheap, also it is NEW club, furniture looked already old and shabby.
Furthermore, there was water everywhere on the floor, because of the spoiled toilets, and it was even dropping on people who were dancing downstairs. Well It was shock for me and my friends..It is very small as for a club and there are no even normal light on the dancefloor, it is dark, u even don't see with whom you are dancing :)..
I promiced myself, that my foot will never step there again. Leave a Comment
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One of the most ridiculous things you will see in Old Town (Senamiestis) is beautiful young women wearing fur coats and 4-inch stilleto heels trying to walk on the cobblestone streets. I've never seen a local take a faceplant, but I'm sure it happens, and I know several tourists who have twisted ankles on a night out.
Wear flats, low heels, or be careful, please. Leave a Comment
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