Fun facts about Vilnius
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The name of Vilnius first appeared in Latin-edited letters by Gediminas in 1323.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated January 2026 population was 617,984, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
From the “Etymology and other names” section
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Vilnius became a city when it was given city rights in 1387.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated January 2026 population was 617,984, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
From the “History” section
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Guinness Book of World Records recognizes a point near Vilnius as the continental center of Europe.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated January 2026 population was 617,984, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
From the “Geography” section
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The world's first bronze memorial to Frank Zappa was installed in Vilnius in 1995.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated January 2026 population was 617,984, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
From the “Culture” section
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The first public film session in Vilnius was held in July 1896, showing Lumière brothers' documentary films.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated January 2026 population was 617,984, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
From the “Culture” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Augustas Didžgalvis · CC-BY-SA-4.0