Vilna | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WEBPoland and Lithuania both claimed Vilna (Vilnius) after World War I. Polish forces occupied Vilna in 1920, and before the outbreak of World War II, the city of Vilna was part of northeastern Poland. Map
Vilnius Region - Wikipedia
WEBVilnius Region. Coordinates: 54°30′N 25°25′E. Map of the newly established states and frontiers in 1918. Map showing the territory of Central Lithuania (green) created by the Second Polish Republic as compared with other Lithuanian claims [citation needed] on the territory of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania c. 1921.
History of Vilnius - Wikipedia
WEBMap of Vilnius in 1576, from the "World's Cities' Atlas" by Georg Braun Rapidly developing, the city was open to migrants from both East and West. In addition to old citizens, larger Jewish, Orthodox and German communities established themselves in the city.
Vilnius - Wikipedia
WEBVilnius is 312 km (194 mi) from the Baltic Sea and Klaipėda, the main Lithuanian seaport. It is connected by road to other major Lithuanian cities, such as Kaunas (102 km or 63 mi away), Šiauliai (214 km or 133 mi away) and Panevėžys (135 km or 84 mi away). Vilnius has an area of 402 km 2 (155 sq mi).
Vilnius | History, Map, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Vilnius, city, capital of Lithuania, at the confluence of the Neris (Russian Viliya) and Vilnia rivers. A settlement existed on the site in the 10th century, and the first documentary reference to it dates from 1128. In 1323 the town became capital of Lithuania under Grand Duke Gediminas; it was.
Introduction: Remembering Vilna - Fortunoff Video Archive for …
WEBJewish Vilna was a paradox, especially between the two world wars, when it belonged to Poland. Grinding poverty—exacerbated by escalating Polish antisemitism, boycotts, and even violence—went hand in hand with a remarkable record of communal resilience and cultural creativity.
LitvakSIG |Vilnius Interactive Map
WEBThis interactive map allows you to find the location of Polish-era streets (mentioned in the household registers and also in the Vilnius internal passports) in today’s Vilnius. The map consists of a 1921 tourist map superimposed on a modern map.
Vilna - Maps | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WEBGhettos in occupied eastern Europe, 1941-1942, Vilna indicated.
Vilnius - Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 8, 2018 · VILNIUS (Polish, Wilno; Yiddish, Vilna). Vilnius was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, thus the second capital of the Commonwealth of Poland -Lithuania.
Exploring the Vilnius Ghetto - Axis Maps
WEBThe map allows users to explore the streets and buildings of the Vilna Ghetto from the perspective of those who lived in it. It tells the story of a remarkable group of people who lived (and died) in one of the darkest periods in modern history.