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Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.