The Vilna Gaon (sage) Eliyahu bin Shlomo Zalman (1720-1797) is one of the most famous Jewish sages and world-renowned analyst of the Torah and Talmud. Thanks to him, Vilnius became known as the Lithuanian Jerusalem. They say that as a child he knew the Torah by heart. It is said that because of his wisdom and knowledge, Count Potocki accepted Judaism. It is said that he was buried at the place where Vilnius once originated at the confluence of Vilia and Neris - where Zamkova Mountain stands today. His former home is marked with a memorial plaque, and a monument in his honor can be found near the house. Translated with Google Translate
The route begins and ends on Bernardine Street near a wonderful small hotel Hidden Garden at number 4. You can climb the Castle Hill, walk through the artists quarter - Uzupis, wander the streets of old Vilnius, have a delicious lunch at Styklu Street, visit the most famous bakery in the city and complete the route with an acquaintance with the Vilna sage and the oldest university in the country. Translated with Google Translate
