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Starting Friday, the center of the capital will host seven spaces for Italian entertainment and experiences.
Vilnius, like from an Italian movie. Colorful Vespa scooters fly here, and Alfa Romeo cars show off their sleek style on the streets. After moving to Užupis, the legendary Venetian Carnival shows off its most beautiful masks, in the Glass Quarter an Italian photographer captures men who have stepped off the covers of fashion magazines, Dante Algier’s “Divine Comedy” comes to life on the streets Vilnius, and Queen Bona emerges in the Glass Quarter. Long outdoor dinners in the Italian version of Dinner en Blanc, scents and Italian music …
PROGRAM
2020-06-05 to 2020-06-07
Queen Bonn’s people
Address: Švarco / Stiklių / Gaono streets, Vilnius
Back to the 16th century. Vilnius, where the Italian atmosphere, fashion and innovation reigned. After all, it was Queen Bona Sforza who brought a fork, many new spices, unconventional dishes, and art and architecture from Italian masters to Lithuania. So Glass Quarter thanks this queen for the new winds blowing in Vilnius – here you will find many images and stories of Bonn Sforza on the festive weekend. After all, she was an extremely modern woman interested in innovation.
Visit Darius Gerlik’s “Vilnensis” Jewelry Gallery in an exhibition dedicated to the Italian Jewelery School, and see the restored ring of Grand Duke of Lithuania Sigismund the Elder, the wife of Bonn Sforza, presented to him by the Queen.
Visit the Saulius Vaitiekūnas Gallery, which will offer black peppers that mimic blackened silver, silver, and gold necklaces, and Diamond by Ribas Diamond House will have a special offer this weekend for jewelry featuring one of Bona Sforza’s favorite gemstones: sapphire.
Discover the surprises that are named after Queen Bonn in the neighborhood shops. Try Italian-inspired brunch and dinner at Lokys, Leičiai, Queensberry, Notre Vie, Augustus and Barbora, Cozy, Rene, Markus ir ko “,” Stiklių Taverna “,” Bookafe “,” Sugamour “and” Katpėdėlė “.
The dishes are from the 16th century. innovations – Bona Sforza presented in aristocratic kitchens olive oil, Mediterranean products, capers, saffron, pepper and vegetables that are already common today: cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, broccoli. In the neighborhood courtyards, discover not only a cozy atmosphere, but also musical surprises.
Price: Free
2020-06-05 to 2020-06-07
Cultural space in K. Sirvydas Square
Address: Švarčo street, Vilnius
Konstantinas Sirvydas Square will be the heart of Italian culture from Friday throughout the weekend. Here you will learn about the customs and traditions of this country, learn the main Italian phrases, get acquainted with Italian authors and books about Italy, discover Italian architecture in Vilnius, take a quiz and listen to the most beautiful Italian melodies.
Friday program
15:00 Conference. Learn about Italian customs and traditions
16:00 Learn Italian! Ciao – Hello Fabrizio Mazzella (Italian Academy)
17:00 Tyto Alba presents the books “Watch the Dog” (Danila Comastri Montanari) and “Stars over Rome” (Karen Swan)
19:00 Mario Di Pasquale’s performance and the most beautiful Italian songs
Saturday program
12:00 Learn Italian! Come on? – How are you?
13:00 Alma Littera presents the books I Stay Here (Marco Balzano), The Essence of Evil (Luca D’Andrea) and The Children’s Train (Viola Ardone)
15:00 Test. What do you know about Italy?
16:00 Conference. Learn about Italian customs and traditions
17:00 Learn Italian! Buonasera – Good afternoon. Fabrizio Mazzella (Italian Academy)
19:00 Italian romantic melodies (Mario Di Pasquale and Algirdas Klova)
Sunday program
11:00 Learn Italian! Buongiorno – Good morning. Fabrizio Mazzella (Italian Academy)
12:00 Conference. Learn about Italian customs and traditions
13:00 Conference. “The influence of Italian culture on Lithuanian architecture and other curiosities”
What do we know about the manifestations of rich and diverse Italian culture in the architecture of Lithuania and Vilnius? Do you know the name of Queen Bona Sforza? Who were those talented Italian architects and painters who created many masterpieces and whose works we often spend every day without thinking? What connected the noble Pacus to Italy? We will find answers to these and other questions today.
14:00 Quiz. Test your knowledge of Italy
15:00 Italian sounds (Mario Di Pasquale)
Price: Free
2020-06-05 17: 00-20: 00
Elegant men and an Italian photo shoot in the Glass Quarter
Address: Stiklių st. 6, Vilnius
Italian men are named the most stylish in the world and dictate fashion to everyone, so decorate yourself this holiday weekend too! Don’t restrict your imagination: after all, Italians are preparing brilliantly and are not afraid to break the rules. Let the street be your podium, fashion delights those around you. Her image will be captured by Italian photographer Stefano Ruffini, who lives in Lithuania; You will receive your portrait immediately.
Stay on the front line of men’s fashion, don’t be surprised! And if you are lacking in any chic details, you will buy a bow tie or tie right here, and you will receive a cufflink or handkerchief pocket as a gift.
Price: Free
2020-06-05 20:00
La Dolce Vita Opening Movie Party
Address: Užupio street, Vilnius
“La vallée des Amis en Italie” together with Užupis Cinema Club begins the summer season. Participants in the opening ceremony of “La dolce vita” will see the anthology of Italian cinema and the most famous directors such as Federico Fellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Roberto Rossellini, Bernardo Bertolucci, Luchino Visconti … Participants of the Festival will enjoy Exclusive wines and Italian delicacies “” Zenoteka “.
Price: Free
2020-06-06 to 2020-06-07
Family space in the Bernardine garden
Address: B. Radvilaitės st. 8A, Vilnius
Italians love children very much and make sure their laughter sounds constant. Saturday is a family time when everyone comes together to spend time together, get new impressions, and create memorable moments. Take the free map in the Bernardino Garden, which reveals the best way to get to know Vilnius with your children. Participate in an educational program with older children, and the little ones will be entertained by entertainers. And at night listen to the most beautiful Italian fairy tales in Lithuanian.
Saturday program
10: 00-17: 00 Take the “Vilnius for Kids” map and discover Vilnius along with the little ones (the map can be found in the Bernardino Garden or at the Pilies St. 2 Tourist Information Center). Gifts await children after completing assignments.
12:00 Educational program “Let’s discover Bernardine’s garden together”
Bernardine Garden is one of the favorite playgrounds for children in Vilnius. But did you ever have to familiarize yourself with the history, architecture, and plant display of this special park? Here we will easily find a part of Italy; after all, it is from this country that the well-kept park traditions come from. During the educational tour, you will get a closer look at the cultural and natural heritage of the Bernardine Garden as you play and perform various tasks.
Pre-registration required by email email [email protected]
13: 00–16: 00 Fun for children with Super Mario (animator performance)
16:00 Italian fairy tales for children (in Lithuanian). Do you know what stories were written by Italian writers? We invite you to listen to fairy tales created by Italian writers and loved by our children.
Sunday program
10: 00-17: 00 Take the “Vilnius for Kids” map and discover Vilnius with the little ones (the map can be found in the Bernardino Garden or at the Pilies St. 2 Tourist Information Center). Gifts await children after completing assignments.
12:00 Educational program “Let’s discover Bernardine’s garden together”
Bernardine Garden is one of the favorite playgrounds for children in Vilnius. But did you ever have to familiarize yourself with the history, architecture, and plant display of this special park? Here we will easily find a part of Italy; after all, it is from this country that the well-kept park traditions come from. During the educational tour, you will get a closer look at the cultural and natural heritage of the Bernardine Garden as you play and perform various tasks.
Pre-registration required by email email [email protected]
13: 00–16: 00 Fun for children with Super Mario (animator performance)
16:00 Italian fairy tales for children (in Lithuanian). Do you know what stories were written by Italian writers? We invite you to listen to fairy tales created by Italian writers and loved by our children.
Price: Free
2020-06-06 13:00, 2020-06-07 13:00
A walk through the filming locations in Vilnius “Italy in Cinematic Vilnius”
Address: Senamiestis, Vilnius.
Capture Italy as you walk through the streets of Vilnius. Discover the places where the magic of cinema has become beautiful Italian cities. Find out which famous Italian cinemas visited Lithuania. “Don’t be afraid. The life of John Paul II”, “Circles in the water” or “Siberian education”: Italian directors find impressive places for their films here.
Is it possible to find Italian villas here, which are the most beautiful ones captured by the cameras? These and other questions will be answered by the tour guide. Be sure to register in advance and the meeting location will be arranged the day before the tour.
Email registration email [email protected]
Price: Free
2020-06-06 12: 00-20: 00
Small day of street music in Vincas Kudirka square
Adreas: Vincas Kudirka Square, Vilnius
The Italian language is extremely vocal, and the music in Italy is heard from morning until night. Lithuanians don’t like good music. After all, music is a universal language of the world that everyone understands. So release the musical dialogue in Vincas Kudirka Square, drowning in the sounds of music. Although the traditional Street Music Day has been postponed this year, in Vincas Kudirka’s “Polarized Glass” square with the “Lonely Wolf Club” he will present a program where he will definitely discover a pleasant sound or listen to his favorite songs.
Participating groups:
- Šarūnas Mačiulis and “Wolves”
- Valentinas Arūna and “Volungės” with Lilijana Ablėnaitė
- Alexander Kozlov and the coasts
- Aleksandr Charin
- Yevgeny Fomichov
- Aleksandr Belkin and RoadBand
- Bluesholeics
- Delčia
- Dinosaurs
- “Tinted glass”
Price: Free
2020-06-06 19: 00-22: 00
Diner in Blanc in green and red
Address: Švarčo street, Vilnius
Traditional Diner en Blanc sends greetings to Italy! Diner en Blanc in Konstantinas Sirvydas Square will remind you of the annual picnic that will take place in August in Vilnius. Admire the Italian atmosphere, enjoy good music and socialize. Most importantly, don’t forget the fork, after all these cutlery were brought to Lithuania from Lithuania by Queen Bona Sforza, and have fun.
For a professional meal, choose to dine at the restaurants in the Barrio de los Cristales and become the Italian flag of Tricollore. Be sure to register at restaurants in advance. We will ask some of you to dress in green and a third in red, depending on the restaurant you choose. You will see a list of restaurants below.
Dinner dressed in green
Bistro 18, Stiklių Street. 18 years
Rice has been eaten and cultivated in Italy since the Renaissance. Italian rice risotto was born in northern Italy. Don’t miss a variety of risottos this weekend: with pecorino cheese and mustard, parmesan ham and ham, and shrimp and asparagus. With great patience, prepared with the freshest products, these Italian dishes will surprise you with their silky flavor.
Sugamour, Vokiečių st. eleven
As you know, Queen Bona Sforza brought olives, citrus, broccoli, and seafood to Lithuania. So, over the festive weekend, tasting culinary masterpieces of these products, you will really appreciate it. Order a glass of pickled olives and white wine (price – 7 euros), try the squid with broccoli, complementing this combination with a glass of white wine (price – 11 euros), and don’t forget the dessert – “yuzu” with a glass of rose wine (price – 7 euros). Even kings love to save, so take advantage of a special weekend offer.
Cozy, Dominikonų st. 10
Cozy has been operating in the heart of the old town for more than 15 years and promises its visitors a gourmet vacation this exclusive weekend. Start the night with fresh tuna carpaccio with buffalo milk mozzarella. Saltimbocca, a veal wrapped in dry ham, will simply “jump” into your mouth, because that’s what the name of the dish says. And like a cloud of soft mozzarella cake with berry sauce it will make you forget everything in the world. Dinner will cost you 25 euros.
Glass Tavern, Gaono str. 7 7
Between the 17th century. The masonry of the building has an authentic atmosphere, the tables are set here with linen tablecloths and the straw gardens attract attention. You will feel like in an Italian tavern, where the hostess generously serves fish dishes that have just been taken from the sea. Start off the night of the holiday weekend with the famous Aperol Spritz, enjoy fried cod fillets with beets, capers and crispy onions, and a creamy tiramisu for dessert. Dinner will cost you 22 euros.
D’eco Bar & Restaurant, Dominikonų st. fifteen
There is a lively gastronomic culture in Italy. Give it a try. During the Italian weekend, you can try dishes from Bona Sforza’s special menu, which includes asparagus soup with lemon and parmesan, beef carpaccio, salad with asparagus and basil or trout prepared in Tuscany. The dishes pair well with organic Italian wines and cocktails. Feel like you are under the Tuscan sun!
Dinner dressed in red
Augustas and Barbora coffee love story, Stiklių st. 7 7
What would an Italian weekend be without the love story of Sigismund Augustus and Barbora Radvilaitė, full of Italian reflections? Fall in love with yourself, the environment immersed in flowers will create the atmosphere of a romantic vacation. Come spend a pleasant afternoon and taste the famous Italian Pinot Grigio wine or the classic Aperol Spritz cocktail. Italian delicacies are perfect next door: dry ham, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and olives.
Notre Vie, Stiklių st. 10
Located in the heart of the Crystal Quarter, the quiet and cozy Notre Vie winery, famous for its excellent Italian wines, has prepared a special menu for Queen Bonn visitors. You can choose between 2 specially prepared dishes, dried meat or beef strips.
Lokys, Stiklių st. 10
A feast on the road once the Lithuanian nobles feasted, and perhaps even Queen Bona Sforza herself. Sample the game’s dishes and enjoy a traditional Italian lasagna for € 7 or a specially prepared venison horn during the festive weekend. The dish goes especially well with the Leone wine from Castris Villa Santera Primitivo di Manduria DOC.
Alina “Leičiai”, Stiklių st. 4 4
Although Italy doesn’t sound like the edge of beer, the “Leičiai” beer restaurant is full of Italian vibe: hustle and bustle, conversations with friends, and those long afternoons … Try different types of beer, try beer-baked sausages, and you’ll be served. coffee. Don’t be surprised: Italians drink a cup of espresso even late at night so as not to run out of energy for conversations after a good meal.
Rene, Antokolskio st. 13
Pmodorini tre-pre-tre is like a mosaic of different flavors, consisting of 3 tomatoes stuffed with shrimp and homemade herb mayonnaise or 3 tomatoes stuffed with buffalo milk mozzarella and fresh basil, or maybe choose a mosaic of 3 tomatoes stuffed with marinade and mashed black olives. Try fresh chiabat and the noble Zenato Pinot Grigio wine. The price of the whole set is 13 euros.
Queensberry, Didžioji st. 18 years
Italian dishes with Lithuanian wines? Yes, they fit perfectly! New flavors await you in the romantic old town of Vilnius. Stop by the ravioli dumplings with mushroom filling and duck liver sauce or with spinach filling and butter cream sauce. For dessert, of course, tiramisu. Coffee will be served when you request special meals.
Katpėdėlė, Vokiečių street. 3
What in the 16th century. Bona Sforz was supplied by real chefs? After all, she was famous for her extremely demanding taste and had her own opinion on everything. During the Italian weekend, eat real kings. If you are very hungry, try the “Saturated Bonn Sforza” dinner – veal jaws with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut and a glass of red wine (price – 10 Eur) – or if you don’t want to fill your stomach, you will be waiting for the “Light dinner Bonn Sforza “- fish puff pastry with leeks and broccoli and a glass of house white wine (price – 6 euros). What are you going to choose?
The Artisans’ Inn, Didžioji str. 19
Potato dishes in Lithuanian cuisine are simply rooted, but did you know that potatoes, like many other products that are common to us today, were brought to Lithuania by none other than Queen Bona Sforza? So try unconventional potato pancakes with tomatoes. This is the true union of Lithuania and Italy on your plate. Buon appetito!
2020-06-06 15:00
Educational program “Painting a portrait of Bonn Sforza”
Address: Stiklių st. 6-8, Vilnius
In historical stained glass windows you will often see portraits of nobles. Churches and castles have been stained glass in Lithuania since the 16th century, when Queen Bona Sforza, originally from Italy, settled here. You will have the opportunity to unleash your creative ideas on a festive Saturday. You will learn about the history of stained glass, the technique of painting on glass and you can paint a portrait of Bona Sforza yourself. Register in advance. The educational program “Painting a portrait of Bona Sforza” will cost 15 euros (per person) this weekend.
2020-06-06 16: 00-22: 00
Venice Carnival in Užupis
Address: Užupio street. 9, Vilnius
The bright and shiny Venice Carnival will be moving to Vilnius this time! Dive into a hectic Italian carnival in Užupis and admire the exclusive masks, or even participate in a festive whirlpool. They will be greeted by mysterious people, watching the performances of the modern circus and La Commedia dell’Arte, listening to chamber music concerts on the street or even learning how to make a Venetian mask.
Of course, what kind of Italian carnival without pizzas? In the evening, take part in the stories of Užupis pizza and dance under the starry sky with jazz and Italian funk music at the Musica di carnevale per amici e amore party.
Price: Free
2020-06-06 13:00
Opening of the Vespa scooter season
Address: Town Hall Square, Vilnius
Flying through the streets, Italian Vespa wasps bring an Italian spirit to Vilnius and inspire a sip of true Italian romance. The Vespa Scooter Club, which has been operating in Lithuania for fourteen years, invites you to attend the opening celebration and see more than 30 different colorful scooters, from the oldest to the newest models.
The first Vespa scooters saw the world more than 70 years ago, and the name was given to it due to its insect-like appearance and sound. Vespas fell in love with everyone: over 16 million of them were produced. Recently, a Vespa scooter traveled around 960 km a day through Lithuania, perhaps this achievement will be recognized as a new world record?
2020-06-06 12: 00-17: 00
Alfa Romeo motor show
Address: Town Hall Square, Vilnius
Get to know the true classic of Italian cars: Alfa Romeo, with more than a century of incredible elegant creations. The Alfa Romeo Club, active in Lithuania, invites you to admire the exceptional character of the cars at the club’s opening ceremony and to see the car show.
Whether you are interested in the history of Italian cars or just want to admire the design, here you will get an up-close look at the cars that appear on the streets of the city every day, the new Alfa Romeo models and historical masterpieces. During the festival you can also learn more about other favorite Italian cars in Lithuania.
2020-06-07 11: 00-18: 00
Create a denim map of Italy with an Italian teacher
Address: Žydų st. 2, Vilnius
Did you know that the country of origin of the jeans is considered Italy, the city of Genoa? Even the name “jeans” comes from the French word for Genoa (pronounced “wise”). Italy will do the same for one of the staples today!
Visit Denim diaries studio on Sunday to get creative and help create a map of Italy from discarded jeans. While the creative process is going on, learn more about Italy or share your impressions. The workshop will be led by an Italian language teacher who lives in Lithuania, so you will not only have fun, but also learn at least one new Italian phrase.
Price: Free
2020-06-07 16:00
Excursion-performance “Divina Comedy. Sky”
Address: Universiteto str. 4, Vilnius
Get to know nine holy places, churches and monasteries in Vilnius through literature. Dante՚is Alighieri and the Italian world. Traveling through the maze of the city, dance, poetry and sound tours “Divine Comedy”. Paradise “, together with the heroes, will seek paradise. The sounds of the divine harp and liturgical hymns will accompany you.
After starting your journey in the cozy courtyard of the Alumni, you will visit the old courtyard of the Dominican monastery, St. Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Missionary Church, Angel Užupis, Tibetan Square, Vilnius Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary , St. Vilnius Parish of Francisco de Asís (Bernardo), Vilna street The Church of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle.
After the performance in Užupis Square, you will be delighted with “Le Travi”, “Užupio krautuvė”, “Kmyninė”, “Graperia”, you will taste the wine of the Italian wine house “Zenoteka”.
Don’t forget to buy a ticket in advance online.
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