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  1. 2. A Lithuanian writer and dramatist who reinterpreted national history and mythology, especially the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, presenting it through tragic historical figures and folk legend motifs. In his works, Lithuania is not just a place, but a symbolic moral and spiritual space. His surname (5 letters) is also associated with the title character of his famous play“Skirgaila”. An auditorium named after him can be found in the “pink Corridor.”
  2. 4. The nine muses are located at the Faculty of Philology at VU as a symbolic representation of the artsn sciences and human knowledge that have been cultivated there for centuries. Muse of lyric poetry and music is portrayed with specific instument. What is the name of it? (5 letters)
  3. 5. During the 16th century, as the Reformation spread across Europe due to Martin Luther, many nations began to write in their native languages, and the first texts in these languages appeared. The same happened in Lithuania. The author of the first lithuanian book who hid his name and surname in an acrostic. And every year on April st you can see his book inside VU library. Today, his bronze head can be found in the Domus Philologiae building, on the second floor, in the “pink corridor“. What is his surname? (8 letters)
  4. 6. The oldest courtyard of Vilnius University, formed in the 16th century as part of the Jesuit college complex. It later became associated with astronomy and early scientific research due to a historic university building for astronomical studies. Today, it is known for its historic atmosphere and a flowering apple tree that attracts visitors in spring. This courtyard can be reached on the way to the Vilnius University Library through an alternative entrance, passing through St. John’s Church. What is this courtyard called? (11 letters)
  5. 10. There is an artwork at Faculty of Philology (near oir auditory) commemorating a man who is known for his collection of Lithuanian folk songs and tales, and was a prominent figure in Samogitian cultural movement. Find his last name (11 letters)
  6. 11. In the Grand Courtyard of Vilnius University, walk along the buildings and look at the Latin inscriptions above the entrances. Find the inscription that refers to the university as a “nourishing mother”. Write down the full inscription exactly as it appears (no spaces). (17 letters)
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  1. 1. On the first floor of Domus Philologiae building, there is a granite mosaic of Baltic mythological figures. Look closely at the figures and their attributes. One of them represents the Baltic god of thunder. What is his name? (8 letters)
  2. 3. One of the oldest churches in Vilnius Old Town, forming part of the Vilnius University architectural ensemble. It combines Baroque and Classicist styles and is closely connected with academic traditions, ceremonies, and the university’s historical development. What is this church called? (5 letters)
  3. 5. The monument, which is in the VU library courtyard, near the entrance of Faculty of Philology, commemorates a poet, who is the author of the first classic poem in the literature of the Lithuanian language. Find the name of the poem. (5 letters in lt)
  4. 7. In the Vilnius University Library, find the hall that used to be the Jesuit refectory and is now known as P. Smuglewicz Hall. On the ceiling mural, which holy figure shelters the Jesuit professors with her cloak? (10 letters, no space)
  5. 8. The bronze relief, titled the "Cenotaph for Extinct Baltic Tribes", has symbols (animals, sword, etc.) on it with symbolic meaning. You can find it near Departament of Lithuanian studies next to Kazimiero Būgos auditoriumi In the frescoed corridor. What is often associated with the gods of the sky?(5 letters)
  6. 9. Go to the White Hall of the Vilnius University Library, 4th floor. The hall still contains exhibits from the former observatory. Which instrument, used for observing the sky, is one of the visible exhibits? (9 letters)