Warsaw Barbican: The Gate Rebuilt with Bricks from Other Cities
The Warsaw Barbican: a 1540s gate on the Old Town walls, retaken from the Swedes in 1656, rebuilt in 1952–54 with old bricks from Wrocław. Checked October 2026.
Krasiński Garden: Warsaw’s Green Sanctuary
In the heart of Warsaw, nestled amidst the city’s vibrant energy, lies the Krasiński Garden, a verdant oasis that whispers
Warsaw’s New Town Market: A Living Tapestry of History and Commerce
Within the captivating embrace of Warsaw’s New Town, the New Town Market Square thrives as a vibrant echo of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Church: A Sanctuary of Faith in Warsaw
Blessed Virgin Mary Church is nestled within the charming confines of Warsaw’s Old Town, stands as a poignant testament to
The Angel of Užupis in Vilnius: A Trumpet, an Egg and a Republic
The Angel of Užupis in Vilnius: the egg that came first, the Republic of Užupis declared on 1 April 1997 and its constitution of cats and dogs. Checked October 2026.
St Anne’s Church in Vilnius: 33 Kinds of Brick, Napoleon’s Wish
St Anne’s Church in Vilnius: a Flamboyant Gothic facade made of 33 kinds of brick, its neo-Gothic bell tower and the Napoleon legend. Checked October 2026.
The Bernardine Garden: A Green Oasis of Tranquility in Vilnius
The Bernardine Garden, a meticulously restored green space nestled in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, stands as a testament to
Gediminas Tower, Vilnius: The Iron Wolf’s Hill and the 1988 Flag
Gediminas Tower in Vilnius: the Upper Castle’s last tower, the flag raised in 1988, the Iron Wolf legend, the climb and the view. Checked October 2026.
The National Museum of Lithuania: A Chronicle of Nationhood and Heritage in Vilnius
The National Museum of Lithuania, a cornerstone of cultural preservation in Vilnius, stands as a profound testament to the nation’s
Palace of the Grand Dukes in Vilnius: Torn Down in 1801, Rebuilt
Vilnius’ Palace of the Grand Dukes: Renaissance court of the Sigismunds, demolished in 1801, rebuilt by 2018, original ruins inside. Checked October 2026.
Vilnius Cathedral: Saints on the Roof and a Three-Handed Saint
Vilnius Cathedral: the saints on the roof, St Casimir’s silver chapel, the three-handed painting, the royal tombs and the Stebuklas tile. Checked October 2026.
Literatų Street in Vilnius: 200 Plaques for Writers on One Wall
Literatų Street in Vilnius: over 200 plaques for writers from Mickiewicz to Brodsky and Franzen, started by artists in 2008. Checked October 2026.