I didn't get into the background on my mentioning it more as a Polish city and that's because a doctor friend back in the 1930s and early 40s had family in Wilno. He mentioned it several times in his memoirs and how his family had to leave once the Soviet Union rolled in. Anyway, you are right it's a great city regardless. @dripsnisnx8388
Situation is and was far more complex. Lithuania speaking Lithuanian is a XX century project. Čiurlionis and others learnt Lithuanian being adult people. Narutowicz family story deserves a great movie. Oscar Milosz, from what is now Belarus and he spoke Polish, not Lithuanian was among the most important creators of Lithuania project.
@@ASAS-dn4ve Thank you for adding this bit too. I know it's more complicated as well. One thing I need to look up and read more about too is the Lithuanian-Polish kingdom.
@TravelwithMrJon it is called Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (16th -18th century, great project, huge and flourishing on par with France or England those days). And yes, at that time Polish influence was huge, because it was closer to the west, more developed and king was residing there. So aristocracy and nobility, who wanted to get close to the court or look cool, they started to speak polish and got slowly polonized. Common people not so much, especially outside the city. But life was too good there and people didn't have enough will to fight (same as before fall of Roman empire or now in the western civilization), so Commonwealth was completely partitioned in 1795 and russians got Vilnius. After WW1 (in 1918) Lithuania got independence and Vilnius was very international those days. But neither polish nor russian influence was enough to remove lithuanian roots. And yeah, Poland decided to occupy Vilnius in 1919 and had it till 1939... They lost it to russians again, then germans came during WW2, then russians again. But finally from 1991 it is Lithuanian. And very lithuanian, while accepting lots of international people in capital. For polish people who feel nostalgia, i can say fu*k off and forget it. Some germans lived in Paris during WW2 for like few years, they might feel nostalgia too.
[30:43] - This was a statue of King Mindaugas 👑, Lithuania’s first and only crowned king! it’s right in front of the Lithuanian National Museum in Vilnius. Mindaugas was the guy who brought the Lithuanian tribes together back in the 13th century and made Lithuania an official kingdom in 1253. Pretty cool, right? 🇱🇹 Fun fact: Since he’s the only crowned king Lithuania ever had, you could say he really nailed the job-nobody dared to try after him! 😄
@@TravelwithMrJon We have Light festival every January here in Vilnius. The monument of Gediminas is usually involved as well. You would like it: ua-cam.com/users/shortsd0Ou1UGdaxw
0:10 And it actually looks the same as from Stargate:SG1 TV series :) One of the best tv shows for me... the main idea is so good, they should do something more with it, coz i miss it :(
That Gate of Dawn at 6:24 is actually the only remaining gate of Vilnius city, and the wall on the right is the Vilnius city defensive wall. If you were to walk along that wall for a few hundred meters, you would come to the Vilnius defensive wall bastion.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I know where the defensive wall so now it all makes sense. It just threw me off because the entrance to that other church/monastery that is now Ukrainian/Greek Catholic church is right near the gate. @Nežinau_nieko-666
I noticed that on a return trip. A few days later I saw it was a USA site. It's not as cool to me anymore... lol :) Thanks for telling me it was Dublin, I just assumed it was all Lublin. @werafonas
Ouch on that "Wilno" comment. It's like calling Ukraine "russian" or Ireland part of UK to Irish folk. Or Croatia formerly part of Serbia "and beautiful because of that". It's not what you want to tell to Lithuanians, like seriously not the thing :)
It is what it is… I can’t change the history of the city whether it was a 19 year period or not. You can ignore the past if you like and the fact it was a Polish city before WW2. @ColdBeer I have many Polish viewers so there’s a reason why I said it and the fact I had a doctor friend whose family grew up there prior to the war. I do understand it has a much longer Lithuanian history (lifetime) and for that I look forward to learning more in the years to come. You'll note I believe I only mentioned Vilno in the beginning of a 51 minute long video.
@@arturasandriusaitis8832 You are a bit sensitive on this topic and clearly haven't seen my other vlogs where most of them are in Poland. I have called Gdansk, Danzig once or twice during my vlogs there. Same with Breslau and Stettin. Preszyml I regularly call Primissel (spelling and the German name) because I can't pronounce the Polish version correctly. There's also a context. If you truly are that insulted, go watch a different vlog. I have viewers from around the world, I gave you the context and that was the end of it. You seem to be the only one beat up about the names.
@@TravelwithMrJonit was occupied by zeligovski in 1919 till soviet annexation in 1939. Before, partitioned by russian empire since 1772. polonised in 2state commonwealth by superior polish cultural influence. However established by lithuanian dukes back in 13-14century and was seat for grand duchy of lithuania. Also when you see now restored, polished and renovated vilnius, its only back under lithuanian rule, it was never like this under any other rule before, very abandoned and poor. You can check some videos, to see how it looked like before independence.
The statue,you menshioned is of the one and only king of Lithuania Mindaugas,he was crowned in1253.The other monarchs of Lithuania used to call the Grand Dukes.
I watch your video up till you said Vilnius and Kyiv was part of Poland. Lithuania never was a part of Poland, it was Lithuania Grand Dutch and Polish Kingdom in one union Commonwealth. Please educate your self before saying that, as its is consider to be propoganda of rozzia. And is disrespectful to Lithuiania people.
Yes propaganda when I also wrote they were part of other empires as well. Look it up yourself they both were cities under Poland during the interwar years from 1919 - 1939. That’s the truth and facts. I can't change that from the history books I studied in the USA. It seems like as though you may need to educate yourself on the history of the region as opposed to going after to me. If you think it’s propaganda and gave up after 3 minutes it’s all good. Find a different vlog to watch and don't waste my time when clearly I'm a fan of Vilnius, Lithuania and the entire country👍 @l.st.6445
Maybe Vilnius shouldn’t have so many churches 😎. Different Vilnius tour out later today showing nature and the river. Zero churches shown. @traukiniautojas
What a pretentious BS. You prolly never been anywhere else in Europe, lol. Joking, but...The only plus for Vilnius, it is pretty clean. Nothing else. Lithuania is the most depressive place in Europe after Belorussia. To visit Vilnius one time in your life and forget it next day. This is how it really works.
You made me laugh :) As I've lived in both Italy and Poland and traveled throughout Europe from the west to east. You do know the UA-cam algorithm loves the word BEST and that helps. With that said though, I truly enjoy Vilnius. For me I like the energy and it's not as crowded as say Rome or Paris. I enjoy it more than Tirana or Belgrade. I like the country overall but would agree there are some depressed places for sure. I noticed on the outskirts of the city, in parts of Kaunas and for that matter taking the bus from Latvia to Lithuania. I imagine it's not for everyone but it works for me. @salazarreach1636
@@TravelwithMrJon I said I was joking about you never been anywhere, actually it was sarcasm 😂...Btw, you noticed it is not crowded. Bit wrong, it is not very populated to be more precise, cos a lot of people left this country and kept leaving it since 00's. Btw, Lithuania is a top/one of the top countries by suicides in Europe...Surprised? I am not...Anyway and whatever, if you like this place means you like this place. It was just my thoughts. Sry if I caused any troubles or inconveniences. Wish you good luck in your travels 👍.
@salazarreach1636 It's all good. Thank you. On a side note isn't there a statistic about Finland having the highest suicide rate but they are also the happiest place on Earth? I didn't know about Lithuania's but I o know about many people leaving especially after they joined the EU.
Ohh it`s amazing video, thanks for visiting such a beautiful city like Vilnius.
It was fun to be back exploring. Love this city @hubertasb3238
I live in Vilnius. I love your energy and ability to admire everything you see. Big Hug
Thanks Noah. It helps that the area is amazing. @noahtillerman
Thanks for sharing Jonathan. Our neighbors have a beautiful country as well.
You are most welcome @MarkS-j5v It was nice to be able to visit again.
Poland had *Vilnius for 20 years only, it is still a very Lithuanian
city, other than that, great video!
I didn't get into the background on my mentioning it more as a Polish city and that's because a doctor friend back in the 1930s and early 40s had family in Wilno. He mentioned it several times in his memoirs and how his family had to leave once the Soviet Union rolled in. Anyway, you are right it's a great city regardless. @dripsnisnx8388
@@TravelwithMrJon Vilnius*
Situation is and was far more complex. Lithuania speaking Lithuanian is a XX century project. Čiurlionis and others learnt Lithuanian being adult people. Narutowicz family story deserves a great movie. Oscar Milosz, from what is now Belarus and he spoke Polish, not Lithuanian was among the most important creators of Lithuania project.
@@ASAS-dn4ve Thank you for adding this bit too. I know it's more complicated as well. One thing I need to look up and read more about too is the Lithuanian-Polish kingdom.
@TravelwithMrJon it is called Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (16th -18th century, great project, huge and flourishing on par with France or England those days). And yes, at that time Polish influence was huge, because it was closer to the west, more developed and king was residing there. So aristocracy and nobility, who wanted to get close to the court or look cool, they started to speak polish and got slowly polonized. Common people not so much, especially outside the city. But life was too good there and people didn't have enough will to fight (same as before fall of Roman empire or now in the western civilization), so Commonwealth was completely partitioned in 1795 and russians got Vilnius. After WW1 (in 1918) Lithuania got independence and Vilnius was very international those days. But neither polish nor russian influence was enough to remove lithuanian roots. And yeah, Poland decided to occupy Vilnius in 1919 and had it till 1939... They lost it to russians again, then germans came during WW2, then russians again. But finally from 1991 it is Lithuanian. And very lithuanian, while accepting lots of international people in capital. For polish people who feel nostalgia, i can say fu*k off and forget it. Some germans lived in Paris during WW2 for like few years, they might feel nostalgia too.
[30:43] - This was a statue of King Mindaugas 👑, Lithuania’s first and only crowned king! it’s right in front of the Lithuanian National Museum in Vilnius. Mindaugas was the guy who brought the Lithuanian tribes together back in the 13th century and made Lithuania an official kingdom in 1253. Pretty cool, right? 🇱🇹
Fun fact: Since he’s the only crowned king Lithuania ever had, you could say he really nailed the job-nobody dared to try after him! 😄
@dserikov thank you for the reminder. I wish I had remembered but I likely would have butchered the name.
@@arturasandriusaitis8832 So is #11 Gediminas the one who the tower is named after in the central square?
@@TravelwithMrJon We have Light festival every January here in Vilnius. The monument of Gediminas is usually involved as well. You would like it: ua-cam.com/users/shortsd0Ou1UGdaxw
Really enjoyed your tour. Specially your funy remarks! Love Vilnius- city i was born😊
Thank you 🙏 I appreciated being back to film.@MrAudrys1
0:10 And it actually looks the same as from Stargate:SG1 TV series :) One of the best tv shows for me... the main idea is so good, they should do something more with it, coz i miss it :(
I'm surprised they haven't rebooted the show myself. @musMiro
15:26 - it's not University. It's Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society.
30:50 - that dude is our the one and only king Mindaugas.
Thank you for both corrections @r.skinderskis
That Gate of Dawn at 6:24 is actually the only remaining gate of Vilnius city, and the wall on the right is the Vilnius city defensive wall. If you were to walk along that wall for a few hundred meters, you would come to the Vilnius defensive wall bastion.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I know where the defensive wall so now it all makes sense. It just threw me off because the entrance to that other church/monastery that is now Ukrainian/Greek Catholic church is right near the gate. @Nežinau_nieko-666
"Stargate" is not showing only Poland anymore. Yours showed Dublin :) It is in random order. There are few cities in USA as well.
I noticed that on a return trip. A few days later I saw it was a USA site. It's not as cool to me anymore... lol :) Thanks for telling me it was Dublin, I just assumed it was all Lublin. @werafonas
Ouch on that "Wilno" comment.
It's like calling Ukraine "russian" or Ireland part of UK to Irish folk. Or Croatia formerly part of Serbia "and beautiful because of that".
It's not what you want to tell to Lithuanians, like seriously not the thing :)
It is what it is… I can’t change the history of the city whether it was a 19 year period or not. You can ignore the past if you like and the fact it was a Polish city before WW2. @ColdBeer I have many Polish viewers so there’s a reason why I said it and the fact I had a doctor friend whose family grew up there prior to the war. I do understand it has a much longer Lithuanian history (lifetime) and for that I look forward to learning more in the years to come. You'll note I believe I only mentioned Vilno in the beginning of a 51 minute long video.
@@arturasandriusaitis8832 You are a bit sensitive on this topic and clearly haven't seen my other vlogs where most of them are in Poland. I have called Gdansk, Danzig once or twice during my vlogs there. Same with Breslau and Stettin. Preszyml I regularly call Primissel (spelling and the German name) because I can't pronounce the Polish version correctly. There's also a context. If you truly are that insulted, go watch a different vlog. I have viewers from around the world, I gave you the context and that was the end of it. You seem to be the only one beat up about the names.
@@TravelwithMrJonit was occupied by zeligovski in 1919 till soviet annexation in 1939. Before, partitioned by russian empire since 1772. polonised in 2state commonwealth by superior polish cultural influence. However established by lithuanian dukes back in 13-14century and was seat for grand duchy of lithuania. Also when you see now restored, polished and renovated vilnius, its only back under lithuanian rule, it was never like this under any other rule before, very abandoned and poor. You can check some videos, to see how it looked like before independence.
@@juliusv2073 Thank you for the dates. Always good to have more of the history of the area.
The statue,you menshioned is of the one and only king of Lithuania Mindaugas,he was crowned in1253.The other monarchs of Lithuania used to call the Grand Dukes.
Thank you 🙏 for the name. @gaivatrumpaite6170
this is peak cinema
I sure hope not @Dylonbuck
1:27 Albert Einstein with E=MC2 tattoo on the shoulder never disappoints :) But you didn't zoom to that :(
@musMiro I realized afterwards I should have focused on that image more. Maybe next time.
🫡🫡🫡
Hale is actually a German word.
Good to know thanks 🙏 @fidenemini111
Come on. If you like it so much, why do you keep pronouncing it incorrectly? You miss out a whole syllable. (which is right in the middle)
@MrJohnsolomon must be the speech impediment....
He is actually pronouncing it much better than most tourists. Vil-nius - 2 syllables- is correct. 3 syllables - Vil-Ni-Us is totally wrong.
Thanks 🙏
Best city in Europe 😂😂
What I Love It 😻 @minde8588
I watch your video up till you said Vilnius and Kyiv was part of Poland. Lithuania never was a part of Poland, it was Lithuania Grand Dutch and Polish Kingdom in one union Commonwealth. Please educate your self before saying that, as its is consider to be propoganda of rozzia. And is disrespectful to Lithuiania people.
Yes propaganda when I also wrote they were part of other empires as well. Look it up yourself they both were cities under Poland during the interwar years from 1919 - 1939. That’s the truth and facts. I can't change that from the history books I studied in the USA. It seems like as though you may need to educate yourself on the history of the region as opposed to going after to me. If you think it’s propaganda and gave up after 3 minutes it’s all good. Find a different vlog to watch and don't waste my time when clearly I'm a fan of Vilnius, Lithuania and the entire country👍 @l.st.6445
Too much attention to churches ;]
Maybe Vilnius shouldn’t have so many churches 😎. Different Vilnius tour out later today showing nature and the river. Zero churches shown. @traukiniautojas
I have been in many west europe capitals.. vilnius have a great history and architecture but also looks poor, shame on goverment
@rupshot4692 I think it's in a better condition than many European capitals.
What a pretentious BS. You prolly never been anywhere else in Europe, lol. Joking, but...The only plus for Vilnius, it is pretty clean. Nothing else. Lithuania is the most depressive place in Europe after Belorussia. To visit Vilnius one time in your life and forget it next day. This is how it really works.
You made me laugh :) As I've lived in both Italy and Poland and traveled throughout Europe from the west to east. You do know the UA-cam algorithm loves the word BEST and that helps. With that said though, I truly enjoy Vilnius. For me I like the energy and it's not as crowded as say Rome or Paris. I enjoy it more than Tirana or Belgrade. I like the country overall but would agree there are some depressed places for sure. I noticed on the outskirts of the city, in parts of Kaunas and for that matter taking the bus from Latvia to Lithuania. I imagine it's not for everyone but it works for me. @salazarreach1636
salazar stop eat rotten food and you will stop your diarrhea
@@TravelwithMrJon I said I was joking about you never been anywhere, actually it was sarcasm 😂...Btw, you noticed it is not crowded. Bit wrong, it is not very populated to be more precise, cos a lot of people left this country and kept leaving it since 00's. Btw, Lithuania is a top/one of the top countries by suicides in Europe...Surprised? I am not...Anyway and whatever, if you like this place means you like this place. It was just my thoughts. Sry if I caused any troubles or inconveniences. Wish you good luck in your travels 👍.
@salazarreach1636 It's all good. Thank you. On a side note isn't there a statistic about Finland having the highest suicide rate but they are also the happiest place on Earth? I didn't know about Lithuania's but I o know about many people leaving especially after they joined the EU.
@salazarreach1636 actually people are returning nowadays, as economics getting pretty good nowadays.