teo

One of the commercial skyscrapers on Lvovo gatve. This building is part of Vilniaus verslo uostas, which was built in 2008

Arfa

In Lithuanian and Russian Arfa means Harp. Arfa project started in early 2008 and it was supposed to be the tallest residential building in Lithuania, but it stopped in 2009 summer.

Not Interesting Snipiskes

When somebody is taking photos of Snipiskes, it is usually Downtown or at least Šanxai. But what else I can take picture of when it is snowing in April and I can't leave the office? :)

Europa Shopping Center

Prekybos centras Europa (Shopping Center) was opened in Autumn of 2004. This mall has one of the most unique interior designs in Vilnius and it is not legacy from Christmas period :)

Ammo Bunkers

During the interwar period Vilnius was incorporated into Poland state. This site beneath National Stadium is the remaining of ammunition storage built by Polish army in 1920s.

Konstitucijos prospektas

Konstitucijos prospektas is the widest street in Vilnius I know.

Lvovo gatvė

Lvovo gatvė, preivosuly was named after Kiev's district Solomianka, hosting many companies and is part of Vilnius Downtown

Niam-Niama

Niam Niama - is a new Kebab place on Zalgirio gatve.

Smoke over Vilnius

Chimneys in private housing district Snipiskes aka Shanghai -21°C

Giedraičių gatvė

Giedraičių gatvė is the central street of virtual Gypsy ghetto aka Shanghai

Žalgirio gatvė

Žalgirio gatvė in winter

Horizon

I just can't get tired from this Vilnius panoramic view :)

Aš tave myliu

Aš tave myliu in Lithuanian means I love you. Check the similar I love you writing in Riga.

Vilnius Model

Architectural model of today and future Vilnius can be found in Vilniaus savivaldybė (Vilnius city Municipality)

Beach Volleyball

Unfortunately there is no beach in Vilnius, but it doesn't stop the Volleyball addicted people to play it on an artificially made sand beach next to Neris River.

Vapiano

Design of counter at Vapiano restaurant in Europa shopping Center

Nida Houses

Nida houses is a new building complex located on 9A Juozapavičiaus gatvė. It is quite prestigious place to live due its proximity to Downtown and Old Town.

Storm is Coming

The storm, which yesterday hit Poland, now is coming to Vilnius. And it is clearly visible from my office window ;)

Downtown

Vilnius downtown is located in Šnipiškės area. Because of all these skyscrapers gathered in one place, Vilnius looks like any other American city with downtown in the middle.
Interesting fact is that Lithuanian currency Litas was pegged to USD from 1994 to 2002, which shows some very close connection between Lithuanian and US, I just don't understand which one and why? :)

Šnipiškės roofs

Šnipiškės roofs on Kalvarijų gatvė, which are almost the same orange color as Old Vilnius.