The Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore Many famous writers were born, lived in Vilnius or are of the Vilnius University e.
The first textbook of music in Lithuania — The Art and Practice of Music : Ars et praxis musica was issued in Vilnius by in 1667.
Vilnius's rivers freeze over in particularly cold winters, and the lakes surrounding the city are almost always permanently frozen during this time of year.
The department carries out world-class research in , , optical component characterization, and laser.