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What to do and see in Vilnius, Vilnius County: The Best Monuments & Statues
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Old Town contains almost two thousand medieval, gothic, renaissance, and baroque buildings, all centered on the neo-classical cathedral and town hall. Other popular attractions include the KGB Museum, located in a former Soviet prison, and the 13th century Higher Castle, which affords a glorious view of the city center.
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1. John Lennon Memorial
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Afghanistan War Memorial
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By UriusT - Vilnius, Lithuania
Artistically sculpted monument memorializing the nearly 100 Lithuanian soldiers who died in Afghanistan fighting the Soviet Union's war. These poor souls died far from home fighting another countries war. Long ignored and forgotten by society, this monument is a small token of memorial and appreciation of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Next in line should be the other 1,000 veterans who came home to get proper pensions, recognition and care.
3. Uzupis Cat
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Uzupis Cat is a playful sculpture balanced on a fence outside the v2o jewelry gallery, the only cat in Vilnius with an earring by the way. Find the magic words engraved on its body and walk away with no fear of living. 'Touch my ear - have no fear', it says - no fear to help, to reach for something you desire, to let go, to dream, to love, to forgive. Scratch his ear and believe.
Reviewed By Satuah - Kirkkonummi, Finland
This little art piece is so funny with all the details, you just cant pass it without touching the ear. Also loved that bent fence under his paw!
4. Paminklas Petrui Cvirkai
5. Memorial Chiune Sugihara
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By JAF0523 - Toronto, Canada
Small but very moving tribute to a man who risked his career to save several though Jews escaping persecution in Poland and Lithuania at the beginning of WWII.
6. Monument to Zemach Shabad
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By V1924OObarbarar - Santa Ana, United States
Be sure to have your guide tell the story of this noble and caring doctor who extended himself to others in need.
7. Sculpture Cat
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Traveler51401523119
Very good statue. 10/10 would visit again. Fun and pretty statue that is fun for the whole family. We used scooters to get there.
8. Zemaite
9. Uzupis Angel
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4.0 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By 347lesleye
Turns out the artist commissioned to create the angel was running a bit behind so on the day the sculpture should have been revealed residents woke up to find an egg on the top of the plinth. Well an egg signifies new birth and that was what they wanted for the area. The Angel was finally finished that year and has become a symbol for Vilnius, and the area of Uzupis as a whole is now very up and coming, a far cry from the rows of houses without hot water or even roofs. The egg has since been moved to the station area which is also now seeing new developments and investment.
