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Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania, and the second-most populous city in the Baltic states. As of January 2024 , Vilnius' estimated population was 602,430, and the Vilnius urban area which extends beyond the city limits has an estimated population of 708,627. Vilnius is notable for the … See more
The name of the city originates from the Vilnia River, from the Lithuanian word for ripple. The city has also had many derivative spellings in … See more
Vilnius is located at the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers in southeastern Lithuania. Several countries claim that the geographical centre of Europe See more
Painting and sculpture
For centuries, Vilnius was an art centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and attracted artists … See moreThe climate of Vilnius is humid continental (Köppen climate classification Dfb). Temperature records have been kept since 1777. The … See more
City government
Before the Magdeburg rights were granted to Vilnius in 1378, the city was overseen by the ruler's vicegerents. Later these duties were granted to a magistrate or a City Council, subordinate only to the ruler himself. During … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBBoring isn’t an option in Vilnius! It’s a city packed with action, art, inspiration, history and more than a few unexpected adventures along the way.