Brigita’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Gediminas Castle Tower

Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. The three-floor tower was rebuilt in 1933 by Polish architect Jan Borowski. Beautiful views of the city from the top of the tower. Steep climb though, especially in winter

260 locals recommend

Gediminas Castle Tower

5 Arsenalo g.

260 locals recommend

Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. The three-floor tower was rebuilt in 1933 by Polish architect Jan Borowski. Beautiful views of the city from the top of the tower. Steep climb though, especially in winter

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, National Museum

The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was originally constructed in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the future Kings of Poland.It was demolished in 1801. Work on a new palace started in 2002 on the site of the original building and it took 16 years to complete it in 2018. The palace was rebuilt in Renaissance style to match the Cathedral of Vilnius and, according to the testimony of one of the couriers of Grand Duchess Bona Sforza, such initial reconstruction from 1520 to1530 cost 100,000 gold ducats and was ordered by Grand Duke Sigismund I the Old. Interesting exposition for the history buffs, best enjoyed with a guide.

75 locals recommend

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, National Museum

75 locals recommend

The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was originally constructed in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the future Kings of Poland.It was demolished in 1801. Work on a new palace started in 2002 on the site of the original building and it took 16 years to complete it in 2018. The palace was rebuilt in Renaissance style to match the Cathedral of Vilnius and, according to the testimony of one of the couriers of Grand Duchess Bona Sforza, such initial reconstruction from 1520 to1530 cost 100,000 gold ducats and was ordered by Grand Duke Sigismund I the Old. Interesting exposition for the history buffs, best enjoyed with a guide.

Gediminas Avenue

Gediminas Avenue is the main street of Vilnius, where most of the governmental institutions of Lithuania are concentrated, including the government, parliament, Constitutional Court and ministries. It is also the location of cultural institutions such as the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Bank of Lithuania, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and Martynas Mažvydas National Library. It is also a popular shopping and dining street. It is partially a pedestrian street in the evenings when traffic is prohibited. Gediminas avenue connects with Vilniaus street, Vokieciu (German) street, Didzioji and Pilies streets for a nice round the old-town walk

24 locals recommend

Gediminas Avenue

Gedimino Prospektas

24 locals recommend

Gediminas Avenue is the main street of Vilnius, where most of the governmental institutions of Lithuania are concentrated, including the government, parliament, Constitutional Court and ministries. It is also the location of cultural institutions such as the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Bank of Lithuania, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and Martynas Mažvydas National Library. It is also a popular shopping and dining street. It is partially a pedestrian street in the evenings when traffic is prohibited. Gediminas avenue connects with Vilniaus street, Vokieciu (German) street, Didzioji and Pilies streets for a nice round the old-town walk

St. Anne's Church

St. Anne's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Vilnius' Old Town, on the right bank of the Vilnia River established circa 1495–1500. It is a prominent example of both Flamboyant Gothic and Brick Gothic styles. St. Anne's is a prominent landmark in the Old Town of Vilnius that enabled the district to be included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites,[1] and is one of the most interesting examples of Gothic architecture in Lithuania.

155 locals recommend

St. Anne's Church

8 Maironio g.

155 locals recommend

St. Anne's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Vilnius' Old Town, on the right bank of the Vilnia River established circa 1495–1500. It is a prominent example of both Flamboyant Gothic and Brick Gothic styles. St. Anne's is a prominent landmark in the Old Town of Vilnius that enabled the district to be included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites,[1] and is one of the most interesting examples of Gothic architecture in Lithuania.

Gate of Dawn

The Gate of Dawn is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments. It is a major site of Catholic pilgrimage in Lithuania. It was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It has also been known as the Medininkai Gate, as it led to the village Medininkai south of Vilnius, as well as Aštra broma. Of ten city gates, only the Gate of Dawn remains, while the others were destroyed by the order of the government at the end of the 18th century. You can get into the chapel over the gates through the church on your left hand if you are back to the old town and facing the gates

99 locals recommend

Gate of Dawn

14 Aušros Vartų g.

99 locals recommend

The Gate of Dawn is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments. It is a major site of Catholic pilgrimage in Lithuania. It was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It has also been known as the Medininkai Gate, as it led to the village Medininkai south of Vilnius, as well as Aštra broma. Of ten city gates, only the Gate of Dawn remains, while the others were destroyed by the order of the government at the end of the 18th century. You can get into the chapel over the gates through the church on your left hand if you are back to the old town and facing the gates

MO Museum

MO Museum is a modern art museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. As a private initiative of Lithuanian scientists and philanthropists Danguolė Butkienė and Viktoras Butkus, it functioned as an art museum without walls for about ten years.The collection of 5,000 modern and contemporary pieces contains major Lithuanian artworks from the 1950s to this day. The museum was opened for the public on 18 October 2018 in the building designed by Studio Libeskind and the team of Lithuanian architects Do Architects. Best enjoyed with the guide, please book in advance

73 locals recommend

MO Museum

17 Pylimo g.

73 locals recommend

MO Museum is a modern art museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. As a private initiative of Lithuanian scientists and philanthropists Danguolė Butkienė and Viktoras Butkus, it functioned as an art museum without walls for about ten years.The collection of 5,000 modern and contemporary pieces contains major Lithuanian artworks from the 1950s to this day. The museum was opened for the public on 18 October 2018 in the building designed by Studio Libeskind and the team of Lithuanian architects Do Architects. Best enjoyed with the guide, please book in advance

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

The museum is located in the former KGB headquarters across from the Lukiškės Square; therefore, it is informally referred to as the KGB Museum. The museum is dedicated mostly to collecting and exhibiting documents relating to the 50-year occupation of Lithuania by the Soviet Union, the anti-Soviet Lithuanian partisans, and the victims of the arrests, deportations, and executions that took place during this period. Very interesting and helps you understand, how Soviet system really works. Best enjoyed with the guide. Not for the faint-hearted.

64 locals recommend

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

2A Aukų g.

64 locals recommend

The museum is located in the former KGB headquarters across from the Lukiškės Square; therefore, it is informally referred to as the KGB Museum. The museum is dedicated mostly to collecting and exhibiting documents relating to the 50-year occupation of Lithuania by the Soviet Union, the anti-Soviet Lithuanian partisans, and the victims of the arrests, deportations, and executions that took place during this period. Very interesting and helps you understand, how Soviet system really works. Best enjoyed with the guide. Not for the faint-hearted.

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Music does not need foreign language. Visit opera or ballet in Vilnius - it is a beautiful experience. Please visit www.opera.lt for tickets

38 locals recommend

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

1 A. Vienuolio g.

38 locals recommend

Music does not need foreign language. Visit opera or ballet in Vilnius - it is a beautiful experience. Please visit www.opera.lt for tickets

Lietuvos meno pažinimo centras TARTLE

The centre is unique as it provides the possibility to get acquainted with Lithuania’s history through art, i.e. by seeing in person original art exhibits from different time periods. Among them is the biggest private collection of medals and sculptures by Petras Rimša; a unique folk art collection; the only in Lithuania such large-scale collection of GDL maps; little-known albums by Franciszek Smuglewicz published in Rome; a collection of Lithuanian books of almost 2 thousand specimens; impressive graphic art collections by Kazimierz Wilczyński and Napoleon Orda; a full collection of inter-war Lithuania’s stamps; silverware by Vilnius masters, such as a unique watch by the most famous watchmaker of the 17th century in Vilnius, Jacob Gierke; the biggest sculpture in Lithuania by Jacques Lipschitz; a collection of works by the inter-war Vilnius artists, and many other valuable exhibits.

Lietuvos meno pažinimo centras TARTLE

The centre is unique as it provides the possibility to get acquainted with Lithuania’s history through art, i.e. by seeing in person original art exhibits from different time periods. Among them is the biggest private collection of medals and sculptures by Petras Rimša; a unique folk art collection; the only in Lithuania such large-scale collection of GDL maps; little-known albums by Franciszek Smuglewicz published in Rome; a collection of Lithuanian books of almost 2 thousand specimens; impressive graphic art collections by Kazimierz Wilczyński and Napoleon Orda; a full collection of inter-war Lithuania’s stamps; silverware by Vilnius masters, such as a unique watch by the most famous watchmaker of the 17th century in Vilnius, Jacob Gierke; the biggest sculpture in Lithuania by Jacques Lipschitz; a collection of works by the inter-war Vilnius artists, and many other valuable exhibits.