City Trivia: Vilnius, Lithuania

Test your knowledge and learn some fun facts about the statue of a famous American psychedelic musician, the breakaway republic, TV tower and a former art gallery.

This week’s city trivia quiz is on Vilnius, Lithuania – a chance to test your knowledge and learn some fun facts about the Lithuanian capital city. The answers will appear here next Friday.

Vilnius music: There is a statue in Vilnius dedicated to a famous American psychedelic musician – who had no links with Lithuania whatsoever. Who is it?

Vilnius architecture: Vilnius’ old town is UNESCO World-Heritage listed for its wealth of what type of architecture?

Vilnius Breakaway Republic: There is a self-styled breakaway republic within the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. Set up by artists and free thinkers, it has its own, rather bizarre, constitution. What is it called?

Vilnius Adventure Sports: Vilnius has a 326m TV tower. What adventure sport can the truly brave take on from it?

Vilnius buildings: What major Vilnius building was turned into an art gallery during the Soviet era, and reverted back to its original use in 1989?