- Discover the historical significance of the Gates of Dawn, an iconic city gate in Vilnius, Lithuania, celebrated as a vital religious and cultural monument.
- A suitably grand way to enter Old Town, the focal point of the Gates of Dawn is the Chapel of Mary the Mother of Mercy, housing the 'Vilnius Madonna'.
- Gates Of Dawn. Vilnius, Lithuania. ... The painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, in the Chapel of the Gates of Dawn is known all over the world.
- The wall was destroyed, in 1795, during the years Russia occupied Lithuania. The only thing that remained standing was the Gate of Dawn shrine.
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- 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.
- Home. The Gates of Dawn. ... The capital of Lithuania is known for its medieval old town, red roofs, the abundance of churches and narrow streets.
- Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn is a 17th century painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary located in the Chapel of the Gate of Dawn in Vilnius, Lithuania.