Traditional Wooden Houses in Žvėrynas

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One of the focal touristic attractions in the Žvėrynas district of Vilnius is the traditional type of the wooden houses coloured in different colours

Žvėrynas means “menagerie” or “beastland”. In the 19th century a forest grew in this area

Since 1893, the process of urbanization of the district of Žvėrynas started with the building of wooden and brick villas and summerhouses. Today, this district of Vilnius is a prestigiuos residential part of the capital

All photos are copyrighted by Vladislav B. Sotirovic

© Vladislav B. Sotirovic 2020