- Walk underneath the wide arch of the Gates of Dawn to imagine how this city fortification defended Vilnius’ Old Town in medieval times.
- 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.
- Gate of Dawn, Vilnius (Lithuania). They’ve made a graceful presentation of the Blessed Mother inside a house of prayer.
- It was customary in Vilnius while St. Faustina lived there to attend novenas and special Masses at the Gate of Dawn.
- Gate of Dawn, Vilnius. Erected in the 16C as part of the fortification system, this gate is one of Vilnius' significant religious and cultural landmarks.
- Vilnius is a wonderfully compact city, easy to explore on foot. ... It’s got bags full of history and a Vilnius Gate of Dawn ticket is a must-have.
- Set in Vilnius near Bastion of the Vilnius Defensive Wall The Gates of Dawn and Vilnius Choral Synagogue Bazilijonu Street Apartments features free WiFi.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers.