- The Gate of Dawn, a city-gate, was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius.
- The Gate of Dawn which were first mentioned in 1514 could be named by many people as a religious and cultural object which is often visited by tourists.
- Then in 1702, Vilnius was captured by the Swedish army during the Great Northern War, but, according to tradition, at dawn the following day, the iron city gates...
- The Gate of Dawn was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
- 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.
- Completed in 1522, the Gates of Dawn—or Sharp Gate (Ostra Brama) as it’s known to the Poles—is the only remaining gate from the city’s original defensive walls.
- It was customary in Vilnius while St. Faustina lived there to attend novenas and special Masses at the Gate of Dawn.
- This short walk through the city centre of Vilnius has been designed for those who want to make the most out of their short stay...
- ...the Gates of Dawn towards the Town Hall Square, passing by the iconic Church of St. Casimir, Basilian Gate, Lithuanian Presidential Palace, Vilnius Cathedral...