Lithuania: A Bohemian Baltic Gem
šVilnius, Lithuaniaās capital, surprised meāfar from just a medieval relic, šitās a living canvas where Baroque grandeur dances with street art and avant-garde energy. šAs Europeās last pagan holdout, its soul still whispers in folk traditions and modernist defiance. š° Northern Hills: History with a View āØVilnius Cathedral & Bell Tower: Neo-classical white splendor āØGediminas Tower: Birthplace of the city (easy climb or funicular) āØThree Crosses: Martyr monuments with panoramic vistas āØTable Hill & Amphitheater: Hidden green stages šØ Arts District: Vilnia Riverās Left Bank š Užupis Republic: Artistsā utopia with its own constitution ("Dogs have the right to be dogs") š Neofreska Murals: Bernardine Friarās psychedelic revival š Love Bridge: Locks and poetry over the river āŖ Church Hopping: UNESCOās Finest šSt. Anneās + Bernardine Churches: Gothic-Baroque twins šOur Lady of Mercy Shrine: Hypnotic original Jesus portrait šSt. Casimirās: Pink-Rococo jewel šOrthodox Church of St. Parasceve: My favoriteāgold domes like fairy tales š Culture Fix š Lithuanian Art Museum: Quirky national collection š Opera & Ballet Theatre: Neo-Renaissance elegance by the river š St. Catherineās: Baroque concert hall (check schedules!) š "Vilnius doesnāt just preserve historyāit remixes it with every mural and music festival." #VilniusUnveiled #BalticBohemia #ArchitectureLovers