Vilnius is the capital of the Republic of Lithuania. It is the largest city in the country with the population of 600 thousand people. Presently the territory of Vilnius is 329 square kilometers. The Old Town, the historic centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe. Here the most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated. The buildings of the Old Town, and there are 1.5 thousand of them here, were constructed in different times and present a compositions of all European architectural styles. Despite the fact that Vilnius is often called a baroque city, you can find here buildings in gothic, renaissance, and other styles. The main attractions of the city are the Gediminas Tower and the Cathedral Square, which are the symbols of the capital. The gates to the historic centre of the capital are also a place of interest. In 1994, due to its uniqueness the Old Town of Vilnius was registered in the UNESCO list of objects of world heritage. Vilnius is also the largest administrative centre of Lithuania enclosing all the major political, economical, social, and cultural centres.
