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Vilnius University, the oldest universit ...

  • Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius 01513, Lituania
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Founded in 1579, Vilnius University is considered the oldest university in the Baltic States, though it was originally a Jesuit college. In the 1700s the Jesuit order dissolved and Vilnius University became secular. It was closed several times during Soviet and Nazi occupations. It is now the leading university in the country and the old part of the campus, located primarily on Universiteto g. can be visited for a small fee. The beautiful courtyards and library are worth a visit.

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