Vilnius is classified as a Gamma global city according to GaWC studies, and is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the “Jerusalem of Lita" 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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilnius
Thank you Rita for this beautiful view card!
sent: 10 January 2014
Received: 30 January 2014
Travelled: 20 days
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