Vilnius, Lithuania: Quiz Answers

Why is the old town UNESCO World Heritage-listed? Where did the artists and free thinkers form a breakaway republic? Where can visitors bungee jump from?

Here are the answers to last Saturday’s city trivia quiz on Vilnius, Lithuania. A new quiz will appear on the Urban Travel blog tomorrow.

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?

Answer: Frank Zappa.

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

Answer: Baroque.

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?

Answer: The Uzupis Republic.

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

Answer: Bungee jumping.

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?

Answer: Vilnius cathedral.