TravelTill

History of Vilnius

JuteVilla
="apple-converted-space"> Napoleon on his push towards Moscow, and again during the disastrous retreat. The Grande Armée was welcomed in Vilnius. Thousands of soldiers died in the city during the eventual retreat; the mass graves were uncovered in 2002. Inhabitants expected Tsar Alexander I to grant them autonomy in response to Napoleon's promises to restore the Commonwealth, but Vilnius didn't become autonomous by itself nor as a part of Congress Poland.

Following the November Uprising in 1831, Vilnius University was closed and Russian repressions halted the further development of the city. Civil unrest in 1861 was suppressed by the Imperial Russian Army.

During the January Uprising in 1863, heavy fighting occurred within the city, but was brutally pacified by Mikhail Muravyov,

previous12...678...1819next
JuteVilla

Tell the world what you think about Vilnius

Other Travel Destinations in Lithuania

Aukstadvaris Dukstos Ignalina Juodkrante Kalvarija Kintai Kraziai Kretinga Kursenai Maisiagala Marcinkonys Neringa Pakruojis Panevezys Punia Radviliskis Raiziai Skemiai Suderve Sveksna Tytuvenai Utena Veisiejai Vilkaviskis Vilnius

Embassy Locator | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | My Bookings

© 2012-2023 Traveltill.com. All rights reserved.