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Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuanian: Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas acronym-VGTU) is a state higher academic school which has the rights of legal entity. The University is a non-profit institution, which was established by the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania. It is one of the largest schools of higher education in Lithuania and strives for leading the Baltic countries in technical and engineering education as well as the field of scientific research.

Located at 54.7222, 25.3358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities and institutes established in the Soviet Union, Universities in Lithuania, Educational institutions established in 1956, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Rokantiškės Castle

Rokantiškės Castle ruins are in Naujoji Vilnia elderate of Vilnius, Lithuania. The castle was located east of Vilnius on a high hill near the Vilnia River. First castle was built in 12th century. In 16th century, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and has been the seat of the Olshanski family. Alexander Olshanski, Yuri Olshanski and the last family member Pawel Olshanski have lived there. After his death the castle was inherited by Bona Sforza and later passed to the Pac family.

Located at 54.69, 25.391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Former castles in Lithuania, Buildings and structures in Vilnius, Ruins in Lithuania, Former castles, Naujoji Vilnia, Visitor attractions in Vilnius

Antakalnis Cemetery

Antakalnis Cemetery, sometimes referred as Antakalnis Military Cemetery, is the cemetery in the Antakalnis district of Vilnius in Lithuania. It was established in 1809. The victims of Soviet Army forces' attacks during the January Events of 1991 and the Medininkai Massacre are buried here.

Located at 54.698, 25.321 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military cemeteries, Cemeteries in Vilnius, Polish culture

Start FM

Start FM is a campus radio hosted by Vilnius University. Broadcast launched on 94.2 FM in Vilnius on September 12, 2005 (webcast on January 24, 2006). The station provides freeform radio programming. The radio is the only independent and non-commercial radio station in Vilnius. Start FM studio and transmitter are in the student campus in Sauletekis alley.

Located at 54.722, 25.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Campus, college, student and university radio stations, Radio stations in Lithuania, 2005 establishments in Lithuania, Media in Vilnius

Józef Zawadzki (publisher)

Józef Zawadzki (1781–1838) was a Polish pressman, publisher, typographer and bibliopolist, one of the most prominent Polish publisher in the 19th century. Bibliopolist of the Vilnius University and initiator of national bibliography. He published 851 books, mostly in Polish language, but also in Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Lithuanian. Zawadzki published significant belles-letres, as well as scientific works. He published Historia literatury polskiej of Feliks Bentkowski (1814), Poezje vol.

Located at 54.698, 25.321 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1781 births, 1838 deaths, People from Koźmin Wielkopolski, Book editors, Polish editors, Polish publishers (people), Polish typographers