- The Gate of Dawn or Sharp Gate is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments.
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- The story of the Gate of Dawn begins back in the early 16th century, when five gates were built into the heavy city wall surrounding Vilnius.
- Set in Vilnius near Bastion of the Vilnius Defensive Wall The Gates of Dawn and Vilnius Choral Synagogue Bazilijonu Street Apartments features free WiFi.
- Discover everything you need to know about Gate of Dawn (Ausros Vartai), Vilnius including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- The Gate of Dawn consists one of the most important attractions of Vilnius, an object of secular tourism and religious pilgrimage.
- If you're coming to Vilnius from any of the neighboring countries, Our Lady of the Gates of Dawn is probably the main reason for your visit.
- Walk underneath the wide arch of the Gates of Dawn to imagine how this city fortification defended Vilnius’ Old Town in medieval times.
- However, the primary purpose of the Gate of Dawn was defensive. ... During the period of the press ban, the Gate of Dawn guarded book smugglers.
- The Gates of Dawn are one of the symbols of the city of Vilnius. These gates are a famous Catholic shrine not only in the whole of Lithuania but also abroad.