Lithuania: Vilnius

Vilnius is located in the southeast part of Lithuania and is the second biggest city of the Baltic states. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In the year 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. The old town was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.The card shows buildings of the higher and lower castles.

Thanks to Ms Salonija.