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Day trip to former capitals of Lithuania – Karnave and Trakai

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Globe Runner

KARNAVE and TRAKAI, LITHUANIA: Visiting Karnave and Trakai was a tempting day-trip for us during our trip to Vilnius, Lithuania. Both of the towns were so close to Vilnius that we decided to get out of the capital for a day and enjoy some… Continue Reading “Day trip to former capitals of Lithuania – Karnave and Trakai”

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Category: Europe, Photography, TripsTags: Eastern Europe, Europe, History, Karnave, LITHUANIA, Photography, TRAKAI, Travel, Vilnius

Bloody history and current look of Vilnius, Lithuania

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Globe Runner

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA: Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and definitely one of the most vibrant and unique cities of former Soviet Union. Historically, it was formed in 1236 by Lithuania’s first and last king, King Mindaugas. Lithuania has about less than 3 million people,… Continue Reading “Bloody history and current look of Vilnius, Lithuania”