The river Neris or Vilija rises in northern Belarus. It flows westward, passing through Vilnius and in the south-centre of that country it flows into the Nemunas (Neman) from the right bank, at Kaunas, as its main tributary. Its length is 510 km (320 mi).
The Neris in Vilnius, Lithuania from Žvėrynas Bridge
Confluence of the Viliya and Narach: a conjectured reason for the dual naming of Neris
Neris near Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Lithuania
Confluence of Nioman and Neris in Kaunas
Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania, and the second-most populous city in the Baltic states. As of January 2024, Vilnius' estimated population was 602,430, and the Vilnius urban area which extends beyond the city limits has an estimated population of 708,627.
Image: Vilnius old town by Augustas Didzgalvis
Image: Vilnius Cathedral Exterior 2, Vilnius, Lithuania Diliff
Image: Gedimino pilis by Augustas Didzgalvis
Image: Constitution avenue by Augustas Didzgalvis