Lithuania in the news
27th September, 2003
Vilnius Elected as Cultural Capital of Europe for 2009
Steeples of Vilnius
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has been elected as the Cultural Capital of Europe for 2009. This has just been announced last week in Rhodes, Greece, at the 7th International Symposium of the Organization of World Heritage Cities.
Also last Thursday, September 25, on the 10th anniversary of the Organization of World Heritage Cities, during a formal ceremony, Vilnius was presented with a special Prize of Honour for important international activities.

Sources: DELFI www.delfi.lt 27/09/03