September 5, 2016 Justinas

Social events

Opening reception

Wednesday, September 27, 6.30 pm
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
Gedimino ave. 51, Vilnius

Picture no. 1. Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania

Picture no. 1. Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania

Picture no. 2. Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania

Picture no. 2. Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania

Panoramic view of Vilnius from the highest bell tower in old city

Vilnius University’s St. Johns’ Church Bell Tower

Thursday, September 28, 5.45 pm-18.30 pm

Šv. Jono str. 12

Next to Church of the Sts. John stands a rectangular, five-tier and 68-meter-high bell tower. Built in Renaissance style at the turn of the 17th century, it was greatly damaged by the fire of 1737, and subsequently the upper portions were rebuilt in Baroque style. In 2011, the tower was restored and adapted for tourism.

Prices:
Adults – 2,5 EUR,
Children, students, seniors, and persons with disabilities – 1,5 EUR.

Picture no. 3. Vilnius University's St. Johns' Church Bell Tower

Picture no. 3. Vilnius University’s St. Johns’ Church Bell Tower

Picture no. 4. View from the Tower

Picture no. 4. View from the Tower

Picture no. 5. Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Vilnius University's St. Johns' Church Bell Tower

Picture no. 5. Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Vilnius University’s St. Johns’ Church Bell Tower

Guided tour around Vilnius University ensemble and the Library

Thursday, September 28, 6.30 pm
Vilnius University Library
Universiteto str. 3, Vilnius

Vilnius University Library, founded in 1570, has remained in its authentic place up to now. Together with all the buildings and courtyards of the old University, it composes a uniform, spectacular and unique architectural ensemble of Vilnius Old Town, representing the history of Lithuanian science and culture progress.

Sites shown in a guided tour:

  1. Library halls
    1. Franciszek Smuglewicz Hall
    2. Joachim Lelewel Hall
    3. White Hall (Observatory).
  2. University courtyards
    1. Grand
    2. Observatory
    3. Mathias Casimir Sarbievius
  3. Faculty of Philology (new interiors)
Picture no. 3. The start of the guided tour (Vilnius University Library, Information desk, 1st floor)

Picture no. 6. The start of the guided tour (Vilnius University Library, Information desk, 1st floor)

Picture no. 4. Vilnius University Library

Picture no. 7. Vilnius University Library

Picture no. 5. Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Vilnius University Library

Picture no. 8.Directions from the Lithuanian Academy of Science to Vilnius University Library