Yellow and Grey

Walking around in Vilnius at night is very cosy, as there's a lot of people out, lots of lights and a nice atmosphere. And then you turn a corner and see a scene like this.

Bell Tower

Beside the Vilnius Cathedral is a free-standing bell tower that was constructed as part of the defences in the 14th century. Only later did it become a bell tower for the cathedral.

Three Muses

This sculpture of the Three Muses crown the main entrance to the National Drama Theater in Vilnius. It represents the three classic plays, Drama (Calliope), Comedy (Thalia) and Tragedy (Melpomene).

A Memorial Bell

In front of the Vilnius TV Tower there's a memorial to the 13 people who lost their lives on 13 January 1991 when Soviet troops seized the tower. The monument called Aukojimas (Sacrifice) was made by D. Braziunas and unveiled in 2005.

A Landmark

One of the most prominent landmarks in Vilnius is the TV Tower. With a height of 326.5 m it can be seen from anywhere in Vilnius and it's observation deck at 160m is a popular stop on any trip to the city. The café here do have a nice Lithuanian champagne btw.

City of Angels

Vilnius is the City of Angels so they can be found almost anywhere, like here on an otherwise anonymous wall.

Mermaid

On the banks of the Vilnia River in Vlinius, the Uzupis Mermaid sits in a little cove overlooking the water. Just a shame that someone thought that it would enhance its beauty to paint graffiti around it.

The Uzupis Angel

The guardian of the Uzupis Republic in Vilnius is the Uzupis Angel, made by Romas Valciauskas. It was erected in 2002 to symbolize the revival and artistic freedom of this district, which has been a common haunt of artists and bohemians since Soviet times, and even today many young artists are squatting in abandoned buildings near the river. The Angel is also a popular place for newly-wed to be photographed.

Locks of Love

On the bridges across the river Neris in Vilnius, Lithuania, visitors will notice the huge amount of locks put there, all with two names attached or engraved. These locks are put there by couples to seal their love and make it unbreakable.

The Hill of the Three Crosses

These next days I'll show some of the photos I took while visiting Vilnius in Lithuania this summer. The first one is of one of the city's landmarks, The Hill of the Three Crosses. These white concrete crosses were erected in 1989 to replace the ones blown up by the Soviets in 1950. They are a memorial to seven Franciscan friars killed here by pagans during the crusades in the area.

Falconry 11

The last post from the Møn's Cliffs Falconry show for now. The Barbary falcon is swooping in low, trying to "kill" the lure. You can see more of my photos from this event at my Picasaweb album and read more at the web site for the show. From tomorrow the post will be about photos from one of the countries I've visited lately, Lithuania.

Falconry 10

The smallest of the falcons at the show coming in for the "kill" of the lure.

Falconry 9

The owl at the falconry show at Møn's Cliffs was full of personality. While the spectators chatted with the falconers, it kept "chatting" too.

Falconry 8

The spectators at the falconry show at Møn's Cliffs also get the chance of holding some of the birds. But be warned, they do have sharp beaks and might like to take a bite of the nearest finger, if you're not careful.

Falconry 7

When back in the hands of the falconer, the falcon gets its reward; raw meat.