Definitions for Vilnius
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1. Vilnius, Vilna, Vilno, Wilno, capital of Lithuanianoun

   the capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania

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1. Vilniusnoun

   The capital of Lithuania.

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1. Vilnius

   Vilnius ( VIL-nee-əs, Lithuanian: [ˈvʲɪlʲnʲʊs] (listen); previously known in English as Vilna, see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 625,349 (according to the state register) or 626,554 (according to the municipality of Vilnius) as of 2023. The population of Vilnius's functional urban area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 718,507 (as of 2020), while according to the Vilnius territorial health insurance fund, there were 753,875 permanent inhabitants as of November 2022 in Vilnius city and Vilnius district municipalities combined. Vilnius is situated in southeastern Lithuania and is the largest city in the Baltic states. It is the seat of Lithuania's national government and the Vilnius District Municipality. Vilnius is known, among other things, for the architecture of its Old Town, one of the largest and best preserved old towns in Northern, Eastern, and Central Europe, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The city was noted for its multicultural population already in the time of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, with contemporary sources comparing it to Babylon. Before World War II and the Holocaust, Vilnius was one of the most important Jewish centres in Europe. Its Jewish influence has led to its nickname "the Jerusalem of Lithuania". Napoleon called it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with Linz, Austria. In 2021, Vilnius was named among top-25 fDi's Global Cities of the Future – one of the most forward-thinking cities with the greatest potential in the world.

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1. vilnius

   Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. It is located in the southeastern part of the country and serves as its political, economic, and cultural center. Vilnius has a rich history dating back to the medieval times and is known for its well-preserved Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also known for its diverse architecture, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and neoclassical styles. Vilnius is a vibrant city with a mix of modern amenities, green spaces, cultural attractions, and a thriving arts scene.

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1. Vilnius

   Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 535,091 as of 2011. It is located in the southeast of the country. It is the second biggest city of the Baltic states, after Riga. Vilnius is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County. The first known written record of Vilnius as the Lithuanian capital is known from Gediminas' letters in 1323. Vilnius is classified as a Gamma global city according to GaWC studies, and is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the “Jerusalem of Lita" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In the year 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vilnius in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vilnius in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Vilnius in a Sentence

1. Jon Seligman:

   Resources are needed to conduct the work in Vilnius, the other challenges are the usual things we face when working in an urban environment at a site which is defined for other uses - in this case the work will be conducted in a school yard, so we will need to be sensitive to the needs of the school and to make sure that the life of the school is not disturbed.

2. Israel Antiquities Authority Archaeologist:

   The historical relationship, especially since the Holocaust, between Lithuanians and Lithuanian Jews has been complex and it is an important part of this project to make sure that the preservation of the Great Synagogue is seen as not only a Jewish interest, but also part of the cultural heritage of Vilnius and Lithuania.

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