Monument / Landmark
Gates of Dawn
23 locals recommend ·
About this place
Visit the most miraculous place of Vilnius. Until XVIII century there was a defensive wall. Later the place became sacral and miraculous because of the powers of Blessed Virgin Mary’s painting.
Updated on 24/07/2015
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Marija
June 10, 2018
One of the most visited shrines in Vilnius. The only remaining gate of the original 5 gates in the city wall.
Julija
October 11, 2018
The Gate of Dawn (Lithuanian: Aušros vartai), or Sharp Gate (Polish: Ostra Brama, Belarusian: Вострая Брама, Russian: Острая брама) is a city gate in Vilnius and one of the most important religious, historical and cultural monuments.The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed…
Rytis
April 18, 2018
The main entrance to the Old-Town
Brigita
August 4, 2021
The Gate of Dawn is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments. It is a major site of Catholic pilgrimage in Lithuania. It was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius,…
Milda
April 30, 2018
It's right next to the studio and the only city gate of Vilnius which is still standing.
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