Vilnius, the current Lithuanian capital and the largest city in the country. Vilnius has been the capital for the longest time - since the fourteenth century beginning to the present day. A worthy representative strategic use city lost only in 1920 - 1939 , when the Poles occupied Vilnius, and Kaunas briefly became the temporary capital city.

Vilnius was found by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first written source, where the name of Vilnius city is mentioned is a letter of Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas to Western European cities and towns on January 25th 1323. In his letter the Grand Duke invites craftsmen from Western Europe to move to Lithuania for building Vilnius.

These times are echoed in the Old Town of Vilnius, which is the biggest Old Town in Eastern Europe.

The Old Town of Vilnius is included into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The main Lithuanian istitutions, such as The Parlament (Seimas), The Presidential Palace, The Supreme Court, embassies of foreign countries, are settled in Vilnius.

When Vilnius was the Capital Of Culture in 2009, many tourists have visited the city from all over the world.

Another event that always attracts a crowd - Kaziukas fair. It is in the first week of March and is one of the most colourful events in Vilnius, when residents and guests of the city taste traditional dishes in the street, buy souvenirs and traditional Easter palms.
Video about Kaziukas fair: 

http://youtu.be/71calZ6GaP0

Since ancient times it has been believed in magical powers of Easter palms, and in their ability to protect people from disease, fire during thunferstorms and evil spirits.

Easter palms are thought to have appeared in the 19th century. Making palms of Vilnius is a unique form of folk art, not found anywhere else in the world. The palms are made from dries herbs, and a variety of flowers. Palms are now used as interior decorations.