Vilnius photo gallery

Vilnius is the largest Lithuanian city in terms of territory and the number of inhabitants. It has been the capital for centuries. The main governing authorities such as the Seimas (parliament), the Government, the President, the country’s largest banks, most diplomatic representations of foreign countries and significant educational and art institutions are all in Vilnius. 

The number of inhabitants – 553 900 of which
52.8 % Lithuanians,
19.2 % Poles,
19.2 % Russians,
 4.8 % Byelorussians,
 0.7 % others.

Area – 400 square kilometers;
The Old Town – 360 hectares.

The Origins of the Name of Vilnius
It is believed that the name Vilnius was derived from the name of the river near which the city was founded, that is, from the name Vilnia. Its first name used to be Vilnia.