Gate of Dawn (Vilnius)
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The Gates of Dawn is one of the most visited shrines in Vilnius that is famous not only in Lithuania but also abroad, worshipped by the representatives of other creeds too. This is the only surviving gate of the first original five gates in the city wall that was built between 1503 and 1522.
In the 16th century city gates often contained religious artifacts intended to guard the city from attacks and to bless travelers. The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers. For centuries the picture has been one of the symbols of the city and an object of veneration for both Roman Catholic and Orthodox inhabitants.
In the 16th century city gates often contained religious artifacts intended to guard the city from attacks and to bless travelers. The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers. For centuries the picture has been one of the symbols of the city and an object of veneration for both Roman Catholic and Orthodox inhabitants.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_of_Dawn
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 54°40'27"N 25°17'22"E
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- Žvėrynas 3.9 km
- Vilnius Calvary 7.7 km
- Verkiai Palace 9 km
- Vilnius 24 km
- Trakai 26 km
- The Open Air Museum of Lithuania 75 km
- Senamiestis 95 km
- Kėdainiai Oldtown 109 km
- Lake Vištytis 170 km
- Halė Market 0.2 km
- Vilnius Correction House 0.6 km
- Vilnius bus station 0.7 km
- Naujininkai Old Believers' cemetery 1 km
- Vilnius Station district 1.2 km
- Vilnius railway station 1.3 km
- Naujamiestis eldership 1.4 km
- Rasos eldership 3.2 km
- Burbiškės Forest Park 3.3 km
- Naujininkai eldership 5.4 km
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