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Vingis Park
Park in Vilnius, Lithuania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vingis Park (Lithuanian: Vingio parkas) is the largest park in Vilnius, Lithuania, covering 162 hectares (400 acres). It is located in Vilkpėdė eldership near a curve of the Neris River, hence its Lithuanian name "vingis" which means "bend" or "curve". A pedestrian bridge connects the park with Žvėrynas. It is used as a venue for various events, especially concerts and sports competitions. It contains a stadium, an amphitheater and a department of the Botanical Garden of Vilnius University.
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Vingio Parkas | |
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Type | Public park |
Location | Vilnius |
Coordinates | 54°41′0″N 25°14′23″E |
Area | 157 ha (390 acres) |
Operated by | Vilniaus miesto parkai |
Open | Open, year-round |
Status | Existing |
Website | www |
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