Rasų kapinės | Vasario 16-osios dienos ekskursija (MIM)

On the eve of the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania, we invite you to take a walk around the oldest Catholic cemetery in Vilnius - Rasas, called the pantheon of the nation. Stories about this hilly area have been preserved even from the old pagan times, and since the beginning of the 19th century, many luminaries who deserved Lithuania have been buried here, without whose work and dedication we would probably all live differently today, and maybe somewhere else, and I don't know if we would speak Lithuanian. During the excursion, we will not only remember the people buried there, their deeds and fates, but we will also talk about the history of the cemetery itself, look for unique tombstones, monuments and chapels. You will find out why cemeteries outside the cities all over Europe started to be established only at the end of the 18th century, why the townspeople resisted burial in them and what tricks the authorities had to use to convince them to bury their loved ones in a new place.
☀️ Start of the tour: Rasa Cemetery Gate (Rasa St.)
? End of the tour: Rasa cemetery
❤️ Tour duration ~ 2 hours.
The tour is recommended for adults and high school students.
For children up to 10 years old (traveling with adults participating in the excursion) - the excursion is free. We only ask you to assess the capabilities of the children and take into account their wishes to participate in the excursion.
Please do not be late and have a copy of the ticket saved on your phone with you. If you are late, the possibilities to join are limited, as the guide does not pick up the phone during the tour.
❄️The event will take place in any weather, just don't forget the right clothes :)
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Please note that if your plans change, tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. However, it is always possible to give or transfer your ticket to others.
? We inform you that photography/filming may be done during the excursion. If you do not wish to be seen, please notify us in advance by e-mail at labas@baltapeleda.lt. If you do not, we will assume that you do not object.
? ? Also, all tour participants have the right to film and take photos for personal use, but this material cannot be used or distributed for commercial purposes without the written consent of the tour organizers.

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