• 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.
  • 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.
  • Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. Lithuanian lands attacks on Tatars and šlyjant relations with Russia, Lithuania, the Grand Duke in 1503. Vilnius gave the privilege...
  • A trip to Vilnius will not be complete unless you visit the Gates of Dawn. This huge gate was built in the 16th century and has great historical and spiritual...
  • The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers.
  • With the maps feature, you will never get lost. In the history-filled city of Vilnius you will first visit the beautiful Gates of Dawn.
  • Our Lady Gate of Dawn sanctuary, in Vilnius, is one of Lithuania’s most celebrated pilgrimage sites. ... About Our Lady Gate of Dawn.
  • 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.
  • 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.