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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Vingis Park in the context of Vilnius Marathon
The Swedbank Vilnius Marathon is an annual road marathon event, held in Vilnius, Lithuania. The main sponsor of the marathon is Swedbank. Race offers marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and children run experience.
The course includes the most beautiful and distinctive places in Vilnius: Vilnius Old Town, Vingis Park, riverbank of Neris, and even forest in Valakampiai. The start and finish line is near the Cathedral Square in the very heart of Vilnius.
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