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Adriaane Pielou explores Vilnius in the frost and snow, which emphasise the ethereal beauty of the winding lanes, the 18th and 19th century buildings and skyline of exquisite cupolas and spires .
The mere mention of Budapest, Vienna and Strasbourg at this time of year conjures the warm glow of Christmas markets – fairy-lit chalets heaving with strudel and gluhwein and trinkets you’d never think twice about buying at any other time of year. And yet, when it comes to real festive magic – and a dose of the unexpected – none of these festive heavyweights can compete with Europe’s true Christmas capital: Lithuania’s baroque beauty, Vilnius.
Cheap, easy to reach and full of culture – Vilnius is the ultimate festive getaway telegraph.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from telegraph.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.