Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, as well as it’s largest metropolitan area. This year the capital city was named the European Capital of Culture of 2009. The city is a rich history dating back to the Roman era. In 1941 during WWII, the city was captured by Nazi German and two ghettos were set [...]

Vilnius is the largest city in Lithuania, as well as the country’s capital. In 2009, Vilnius was given the title of European Capital of Culture of 2009. The city can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire. During WWII, the city was overtaken by Germany and two concentration camps were established in the downtown [...]