I've been there twice on trips looking for my father's long-lost family. I'm not religious; but I am compelled to visit -- and I will go back.
The chapel was crowded with pilgrims praying, crying, announcing the prayers Mary had answered for them. The huge crescent moon reminds you of Lithuania's pagan heritage.
I shopped for an icon in the...
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You can go into the interior of the Gates of dawn as it is a church that straddles the street. Very quirky and worth seeing, you can also access St. Therasa's Church thriugh thr corridors. Worth a visit.
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has something special in it. i wander what connections it has with freemasonry.
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The Gates of Dawn is just gorgeous! She brought tears to my eyes! I was so happy to finally get a chance to see her! A prime location in the Old Town of Vilnius!
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This area was my favorite place to visit in Vilnius. Be sure to go into the chapel that is over the street. The nearby shops and restaurants are nice, too.
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I loved this area in the Old Town - Gates of Dawn is beautiful, and it is sourrounded by old churches and buildings. Well worth a visit if you are in Vilnius!
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This whole area is so lovely and easily walkable; driving past is just not the same. There are many churches in this area and the archiecture is spectacular. Make sure you go inside the churches too. So much to see; make sure you have your camera!
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Gates of Dawn are one of the symbols of Vilnius. The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers. The Gates of Dawn - Holy Virgin is considered the patron of Lithuania and a symbol of harmony.
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Interesting history but just a bit drab with loads of tat shops
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The gates of medieval Vilnius city. Story tells, that this is place of revelation of holy Maria.
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