LITHUANIA ~Vilnius~

...Beautiful painting...one of the most famous and respectful icons of Lithuania...a nice card to get in this Easter period...(LT-284552) Thanks Elena!!

Nice tiny stamp: Lithuanian Folk Music instruments
Cowborn reed pipe (Issued 07-01-2012)

The painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy of Aušros Vartai (the Gate of Dawn) is the only one in Lithuania so widely known for miraculous recoveries and other graces and visited by pilgrims from many surrounding countries. The Blessed Virgin Mary of Aušros Vartai is considered a guardian of Lithuania as well as the symbol of concord. Four peoples and two religious confessions come together to worship her: Lithuanians, Poles, Byelorussians and Russians, Catholics and Orthodox.

LITHUANIA ~Klaipeda-sail boat Meridianas~

I JUST LOVE this amazing view... It has something mystic about it!
As being a huge fan of tall sailing ships for years, I'm so happy with this card... It is one of my dreams to sailing on one only powered by wind...(But maybe I will be seasick the whole time...:D)
...Bit sad that it is now a restaurant and don't sail anymore... Thanks a lot!!

Nice stamp too!!Depicted on this stamp from 2009 is Mecislovas Reinys,a Roman Catholic bishop.
Some interesting point: He successfully defended his doctoral thesis in Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (BELGIUM)!!! in 1912. With his fellow students he worked at organizing a Lithuanian students' league.

The threemasted sail boat Meridianas is one of the most beautiful symbols of the city Klaipeda.The boat was~built in 1948 in Finland.Today it houses a restaurant in which one can try "Rainekes" beer brewed in accordance with the old traditions.A view of the Meridianas, moored in Klaipėda, Lithuania. She was constructed in 1948 and was used to train sailors. Today, she is primarily a tourist attraction and restaurant.

LITHUANIA

Great view of the most famous cathedral in Siauliai.


The Šiauliai Cathedral is one of the most visited by pilgrims prayer house in Lithuania. The first wooden version of nowadays Šiauliai Cathedral was built in 1445 by a samogit Kesgaila. In the 17th century a new mason church here was erected. The newly build church was named the Church of St. Peter and Paul. It only was declared to be a Cathedral in 1997 after the pope John Paul II visited it.

LITHUANIA ~Kaunas~

Received a lovely city view today. It looks as if one of the houses in front has a big smile!


Kaunas is the second biggest city of Lithuania and has a beautiful old town which is a concentration of ancient architectural monuments.

LITHUANIA ~Vilnius~

It doesn't show here very well but it is a great drop-shaped stamp.
Vilnius is the largest city and the capital of Lithuania.For over five centuries, untill he 18th century, Vilnius had been political and cultural centre of Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Old Town is Vilnius was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 just because the town "has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting".

LITHUANIA ~Palanga~

LT-17477 ~Palanga-West Lithuania~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by Monika. Palanga is a seaside resort in western Lithuania on the shore of the Baltic Sea. Views of the Baltic Sea and the Amber museum.

Lithuania ~Trakai~

Lithuania ~Trakai~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by Vilma. The island Trakai is on the shores of Lake Galvé. The Trakai Island Castle is the biggest in Lithuania