Your Essential Travel Guide To Vilnius
Discover Things To Do In Vilnius
Experience the charm of Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site! Stroll through the streets of the old town, past baroque, gothic and Renaissance buildings. St. Anne's Church, which has remained unchanged for 500 years, has become a symbol of Vilnius. Lose yourself in the cobblestone streets, marvel at historic architecture, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Visit the Uzupis district and discover vibrant mosaic of creativity, where every corner bursts with artistry and unique charm. Visit Gediminas Tower, a prominent symbol of Vilnius, offering breath-taking panoramic views of the Old Town from its observation platform, particularly enchanting at sunset.
Art & Culture in Vilnius
If you are interested in the history of the city, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is the place for you. Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights is in the same building where the German Gestapo and the KGB were based.
There is also a small meadow, in a former noble suburb Zverynas, which houses the stretching "chirping cross" – made by the architect Gitenis Umbrasas. The Vilnius University is the largest in the country and oldest in Central Europe. For a fantastic view, climb the Vilnius TV tower where you'll have a panoramic view at 195m high.
Culinary Vilnius
In the inner city area, you will find small and large restaurants with local dishes at reasonable prices on every corner. The Belmontas Entertainment and Recreation Center was a mill a long time ago and is now perfect for lunch. The Sky Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel is a great place to spend the evening - the cocktail bar is located on the 22nd floor and offers a great panoramic view of Vilnius. To enjoy a typical Lithuanian beer, you should visit Busi Trečias, Alaus biblioteka or Alynas.
Shopping in Vilnius
Downtown Vilnius, like every big city, offers typical fashion chains but also small and traditional boutiques and souvenir shops. Visit one of the many shopping malls to shop at bargain prices. The largest shopping center in Vilnius is the "Akropolis", with the shopping centres "Panorama", "G9" and "Europe" also inviting to stroll and shop. In the centre of Vilnius, on Gedminio Street, you will find numerous other shops and boutiques.
Sports in Vilnius
From the beginning of April to the middle of October Vilnius and the surrounding areas offer hot air balloons - the suitable starting places can be found in city parks such as Vingio and centre of the city giving you a wonderful view of the city.
Basketball is also very important to the Lithuanians - the European basketball championship in 2011 was hosted in Lithuania. In Vilnius, a monument was erected in honor of basketballatanding at almost six meters high and weighing 30 tons, it was inaugurated in 2007 by the then President and Prime Minister.
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