Town Hall Square is in the old town of Vilnius, On the main street. This is one of the oldest squares in the old town of Vilnius.
The triangular Town Hall Square originated in the market square, which was already in the XNUMXth century. Nobles and merchants built palaces near this square, the square served as a place for execution of punishments (in front of the town hall there was a pole where the executioner beat criminals), markets and social life. Clashes between the townspeople and the invading troops took place on the square several times. Two rows of brick shops and small shops used to stretch from the Town Hall, towards the Great Street, in the middle of the market, now they are gone, but the annual fairs that are still held there can perfectly remind the spirit of those times. In those days, the Town Hall Square was much smaller and was located approximately between the current town hall building, the Holy Kazimierz Church and the beginning of Arklių Street (currently, its boundaries are between Aušras Varta, Giijas and Vokiečiai Streets, the following streets end at the Town Hall: Didžioji, Stiklių, M. Antokolskio St., Vokiečių, Muziejus St.).
There is a legend that during the time of Algird, seven Franciscan monks were killed in the Town Hall Square, the other seven were crucified on the Bald Mountain (today called the Three Crosses Mountain).
Now the Town Hall Square is known as a place for cultural events. Every year, the Kaziuk fair is held here, as well as various concerts, and basketball players' meetings are extremely important to the people of Lithuania. in 2002 November 23 the then US President George Bush gave a speech on this square during his visit - this is reminded by a memorial plaque.
For the second year in a row, Town Hall Square will celebrate Christmas without a tree. Such a decision was made by the organizers of the holiday, in order to create a Christmas mood in the...
On the occasion of the 700th birthday, the Lithuanian Art Center TARTLE is supplementing the route of the capital's attractions for a whole month with walks through different eras...
This Friday and Saturday - on September 1 and 2 - it will be possible to see the exhibition created by an international team at the Vilnius Town Hall Square...
UAB "Vilniaus iljekti" informs about the started works in the Town Hall Square on the Facebook account of the social network. After carrying out the planned replacement of the lamps, it would not be ...
Starting this week, the Vilnius City Municipality, in cooperation with the water management company "Vilniaus Vandenys", invites residents and guests of the capital to cool off in the Town Hall Square, ...
Father's Day is celebrated in Lithuania on Sunday, June 4. On this occasion, a concert will be held in the Town Hall Square. This is the biggest event in Đžuoliuk, which annually accommodates ...
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Today, May 2, to mark the World Day of Poles, a free concert will be held in the heart of the capital, with the participation of the most famous Polish artists. The organizers hope that...
On May 2, to mark the World Day of Poles, a free concert will be held in the heart of the capital, in which the most famous Polish artists will take part. The organizers hope that...
On May 2, in commemoration of the World Day of Poles, an impressive concert will be held in the Town Hall Square. The organizers hope that a large crowd will gather at the event ...
March 29 Lithuania is commemorating the 19th anniversary of joining NATO. On this occasion, the Vilnius City Municipality raised the NATO flag, and in the evening...
On Sunday, a fight broke out near a Russian tank shot down in Ukraine on display in the Cathedral Square. However, it did not end there and this tank continues to raise bigger and bigger ...
Vilnius announces a public tender to rent premises for a restaurant and cafe in the City Hall, the municipality reports. It is indicated that, taking into account business needs, the Vilnius Council ...
The annexation of Klaipėda region to Lithuania, which took place on January 1923-10, 15, became one of the most important geopolitical achievements of Lithuania in the XNUMXth century. Marking...
The curiosities of winter do not end. One snowy winter weekend, the townspeople decided to turn the Town Hall fountain into a parking lot. The municipality did not record the violation. Sunday evening in the capital. Near ...
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Sculptures and installations by well-known Lithuanian contemporary artists were exhibited on the facade of the Vilnius Town Hall for half a year. This gallery (AV17) organizes a changing sculpture ...
Today, the Christmas tree of "Maisto bankas" was lit in the Town Hall Square, which started the campaign "Mažina Kalėdus". It is the smallest Christmas tree decorating city squares (barely ...
