Because of the eventful history of Vilnius many cultures and customs influenced this town. The many churches, where more than 40 remain today, reflect that among other thing. This lot of churches and monasteries together with the many interesting museums and historical spots make the unique character and spirit this city demonstrate, seldom to be found elsewhere. It’s also worth mention the loveliest parks here are to be found where romantic picnics and pleasant day trips are made by tourists and the people of Vilnius.
Cathedral Basilica and Bell Tower
Once upon a time there was a King
named Mindaugas who lived in what’s today Vilnius. The king was born a heathen but converted later in his life to Christianity. As a result of this conversion a wooden Christian cathedral was built in 1251 at the foot o...
Old Town
How about a walk around in one of the largest old towns in the Eastern and Middle Europe.
You have more than 1,200 buildings in this magnificent "live museum" at your service. Due to the hills and bends in the landscape and the willingness to build ...
Pilies Street (Castle Street)
Every city has a must street where everything happens. In Vilnius it’s Pilies Street. Located in the old town there is always some kind of activity. If you are hunting down souvenirs here is a street with a lot of gift and souvenir shops. This short p...
S.t Anne's Church
As one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in Vilnius, the St Anne’s Church is outstanding in its appearance.
The wife of Vytautas the Great, Ona (Anna), originally raised the church in wood in the 14th century. Although the origin of this m...
The Presidential Palace
This fascinating late Classical palace located in Vilnius Old Town , near the Vilnius university, has been visited by Napoleon as well as the Russian Tsar Alexander. From the 14th century it was the residence of the bishops of Vilnius and in the 18th ...
Vilnius Castle Complex
The Vilnius Castle Complex is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia River, in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The buildings, which evolved between the 10th and 18th centuries, were one...