april-2012

ILLUSTRATION MAGGIE LI
TOP: AN ALLEY OFF PILIES GATVE ABOVE: THE THREE
MUSES AT THE NATIONAL DRAMA THEATRE
at you. While you’re here, you must head
underground. A tour through the eerie
catacombs is amazing.”
AFTERNOON
Alluring baroque, gothic and renaissance
buildings are not the only gems in the city.
“Amber is part of Lithuanian life,” says Indre,
owner of the Amber Museum and shop at
8 Mykolo Street. People here and throughout
the Baltic region have collected amber
pieces since the earliest times, either because
they believed they had healing properties, or
to protect themselves from evil spirits.”
[ A DAY IN VILNIUS ]
SUPERSTITIONS
Ever since its founder Gediminas had a vision,
this city has thrived on signs and superstition.
To see into your future, it’s said you
should pour melted wax into a bowl of water
– the shape it forms predicts things to come.
If a knife drops on the floor, it means you
will soon have a male guest. If a fork falls, a
female one will appear instead.
The Stebuklas (‘Miracle’) Tile in
Cathedral Square is a symbol of hope and
freedom and is also said to have magical
properties. If you step on it, shut your eyes,
spin around three times and make a wish,
it is supposed to come true. Alternatively, it’s
said you might find yourself back in 1989, so
be careful with this one…
APRIL/MAY 2012 // WIZZ MAGAZINE 25