Important information
Vilnius Mayor greets record-breaking one millionth visitor to Baltic capital
Jenni U.’s and her husband’s trip to Vilnius, Lithuania to celebrate their third wedding anniversary turned into a festive occasion for the city as a whole this week.
As Finnair Flight AY 131 from Helsinki descended into Vilnius, the pilot informed the passengers that their plane was carrying the one millionth visitor to Vilnius this year – a new record for the Baltic capital.
Upon landing, Jenni U. made her way to baggage claim along with the rest of the passengers. They were given a surprise welcome there by Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius along with Lithuania’s famous boys’ choir “Ąžuoliukas” and representatives of Go Vilnius, the city’s branding and development agency.
Each passenger received a commemorative souvenir and a Vilnius City Card that provides free access to the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Following a song by the choir and a warm welcome from the Mayor, passengers were presented with transparent holiday ornaments, each containing a numbered ticket inside.
Jenni U. was the lucky one – her ticket designated her the one millionth visitor to Vilnius this year. Her prize: a trip for two, including flights and a two-night stay at a 5-star hotel in the heart of Old Town Vilnius with the services of a private tour guide.
The trip was Jenni U.’s second to Vilnius. She and her husband came three years ago, just after being married. Their trip this time was a surprise she had planned for them both on the occasion of their wedding anniversary.
Jenni U. said she loves Vilnius and looks forward to visiting yet again.
Also read:
Vilnius calls Lithuania to celebrate the 16th of February
Vilnius invites to special events to celebrate the Statehood on the 16th of February: new and traditional events to celebrate the restoration of the State of Lithuania will be held in main squares and streets of the capital. In addition to the traditional events valued by all, the visitors will... ❯❯❯
2022-02-10
2023 Will Be Big for Vilnius: Capital Starts Countdown Till 700th Anniversary
Vilnius started year-round preparations for its 700th anniversary in 2023. The countdown till the grand birthday includes cultural, art, educational events, and a beloved Light Show. January 25, 2022. On January 25th Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, started the official countdown till its... ❯❯❯
2022-01-27
Fusion of classical and modern works of light art on the route of the 4th Vilnius International Festival of Lights
On Tuesday, 25 January, Vilnius will celebrate its 699th birthday with the traditional lighting of the installations of the Vilnius International Festival of Lights. For five days until 29 January, an unprecedented number of light artists from around the world—France, the Netherlands,... ❯❯❯
2022-01-25
Counting of the days left to the 700th anniversary of Vilnius starts this 25th of January
As one year precisely is left until the capital’s anniversary, the symbolic clock will be set off in Vilnius. It will be calculating the days left until the 700th anniversary of Vilnius. We are going to celebrate the holiday of the entire country – the 700th anniversary of the Lithuanian... ❯❯❯
2022-01-13
Vilnius belfry is going to shine in video projections when year 2022 is welcomed
The belfry of Vilnius Cathedral Basilica is going to revive on the New Year’s Eve – the festive installation of video projections will invite you to take a journey in time that will shine symbolically during the conversion of years and time. Modern installation is already the third during the... ❯❯❯
2021-12-29
Final Days of December in Vilnius: a Comeback of a Marvellous Christmas Fairy Tale
On Christmas, after a year-long hiatus, Vilnius welcomes back one of its traditional events – Christmas Fairy Tale, shown on the Grand Stage at the Cathedral Stage. This year, spectators will see A Christmas Carol, based on a novella of the same name by Charles Dickens. ‘Each year we try to... ❯❯❯
2021-12-23
