Vilnius snow globes
The Republic of Lithuania,is a country in the eastern shore of the Baltic region of Europe. It has a population of 2.9 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius with population of about 617,984. It has one of Europe's largest and best-preserved old towns and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name of Vilnius first appeared in the year 1323 as Vilna.
Lietuva is the Lithuanian-language name for Lithuania. This globe shows a representation of the Lithuanian national costume, Historically, these costumes were handmade, usually from natural materials like linen and wool, They were often adorned with patterns and colors tholding specific meanings related to the wearer's background and region.
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The Gediminas Tower is a major symbol of the city of Vilnius and of the nation itself.
Grand Duke Gediminas is supposed to have dreamt of an Iron Wolf howling at the top of the hill, which his priest interpreted as a prophecy of the great city that would one day appear. It is here Gediminas built the first wooden castle around 1300AD. The Tower itself is actually the remaining tower of the Upper Castle which was first built in brick in 1409.
The richly adorned base shows The Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus and its bell tower
