Monday May 19th- Vilnius, Lithuania

Fortress castle ruins that overlooks Vilnius

Morning city bus tour followed by a walking tour through the UNESCO protected Old Town portion of Vilnius.  It seems that Gate 1 has managed to connect the dots, taking us from one UNESCO site to the next.

Our guide, Agnes, said she would make sure this was not an ABC trip (ABC=Another Bloody Church).  I think she did not keep her promise today.  It is a good thing that I enjoy seeing churches.

Here is an overview of what we saw through the lens of my camera.  As usual, you can click on the underlined bold name to read more about each place if you are interested in the details.

St. Peter and Paul Church

St Peter and Paul Church

Stark white but elaborate interior

Vilnius Cathedral

Vilnius Cathedral

Royal chapel of Vilnius Cathedral

St Anna’s Church

St Anna’s Church

Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit

Church of the Holy Spirit

Church of the Holy Spirit Interior, and where relics are on display

Ceiling of Church of the Holy Spirit

Interior, Church of the Holy Spirit

Miscellaneous shots taken around town 

Tree wrapped to keep in warm in bitter cold winter? No, just an advertisement for local artist shop.

Gate into the old city

Amber Museum

Just a sign that caught my eye

Vilnius skyline along the river

Our optional afternoon excursion:

Trakai Castle

Trakai Castle

Castle walls and tower

Sites on and around Trakai Island

Boats can be rented if you want to explore the lake

GRATITUDE MOMENT:  Today I am grateful that I enjoy seeing churches.