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Vilnius Historic Centre

French: Centre historique de Vilnius
The Vilnius Historic Centre is a World Heritage site in Lithuania defined by the UNESCO in 1994 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 195 (82, 140) in our monthly survey..

"Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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