Things to Do in Vilnius

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Things to Do in Vilnius


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  • Crystal K
    Austin, TX27 contributions
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    Loved walking around to see the charming old town and its establishments. My visit was in December during the Christmas season so the visit was extra special. Many good shops to visit and tasty food to try! Would definitely recommend as there must be something for everyone.
    Written December 4, 2023
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  • Jeff456789
    Bristol, UK136 contributions
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    Enjoyed this museum, everything was presented in Lithuanian and English which was good. I did see some people walking around with audio guides. I am unsure if these are offered in English but this would have been good to provide further detail as it would have been good to learn more. Price was very reasonable at 6 euros each.
    Written January 22, 2024
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  • Qizza V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good experiences, loved how she tells the story ,she is amazing storie teller. Go here and enjoy her story. Experience I Will never forget
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • Mateusz
    Bristol, UK1,872 contributions
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    I visited in June this year whilst in Lithuania and you can visit for free if you go on the last Sunday of the month, normally the tower is 6 euro's .

    They were doing some restoration but most if it was open. It's really worth a visit. You can either walk up for free or take the lift for a charge. Amazing history and views over Vilnius
    Written November 8, 2023
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  • Daydream00533297984
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting and funny museum. Very good staff, helpful and kind and professional. All of us liked the visit very much. Thanks!
    Written January 27, 2024
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  • TheShis
    Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
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    This is an absolutely magnificent and wonderfully picturesque gothic-like church with a striking reddish color.
    Written November 3, 2023
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  • Bea
    703 contributions
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    The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul regarded as the most famous Baroque church of Vilnius is recognized worldwide as one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in the world and I cannot agree more. It is definitely a pearl of architecture.

    The church’s founder, M. K. Pacas, died in 1682 before construction was completed. M.K. Pacas is buried in a crypt just below the entrance to the church, with an inscription that reads, “Here lies a sinner.”
    Written December 14, 2023
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  • Bea
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    The Gates of Dawn were first mentioned in 1514. The name Gates of Dawn referred to part of Vilnius’ defensive wall. At that time, the city’s defensive wall had ten gates and the Gates of Dawn are the only ones which survived. Today it is associated worldwide by Catholics, Russian Orthodox and Greek Orthodox with worship and miracles caused by Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy. Her miraculous painting in the Gates of Dawn is one of the most famous Renaissance paintings in Lithuania. The miraculous painting is also called the Madonna of the Gates of Dawn or the Madonna of Vilnius. It is located in the chapel and was painted specifically for this chapel in the 17th century, following the example of Dutch painter Martin de Vos. The chapel was first wooden but after the fire it was made of brick.
    Written December 14, 2023
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  • Bea
    703 contributions
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    Via a wooden staircase you can reach spectacular three white crosses up the hill. The original crosses from the 17th century were destroyed by the Soviet oppressors. From the hill you have a spectacular view over the whole city of Vilnius.
    Written December 14, 2023
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  • Julie C
    Kent, UK430 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We really enjoyed our visit, but do your research before you go so you know what to seek out. There are some lovely bakeries, as well as many historical places, and some great street art.
    Be aware that quite a lot seemed to be closed in February, and most shops don’t open until at least 11, with many not opening until 12 noon.
    It is definitely worth visiting, and you need a good couple of hours here to explore everything.
    Written February 13, 2024
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  • TheShis
    Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
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    This forest area is the site of a mass murder of Vilnius Jews during WWII by the Nazis and the Lithuanians.
    Tens of thousands of Lithuanian Jews were brought to this forest, stripped down and shot into a pit - men, women and children.
    There are dozens of mass graves here, most of which clearly marked.
    The tranquil forest now stands in contrast to the horrors of the massacre.
    It is a very important site to visit for anyone interested to know what happened here in WWII.
    The death pits and the numerous monuments on the site are literally heart-breaking.
    There's a (now closed) little museum at the entrance to the site.
    This is a MUST visit while in Vilnius.
    Written November 3, 2023
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  • Bea
    703 contributions
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    The Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius is located in the Old Town of Vilnius at the Cathedral Square, in the very center of the city, on the site of a former pagan temple and next to Vilnius defensive castle. This cathedral is the earliest established church in Vilnius, a symbol of Lithuanian baptism and it is the seat of the Archdiocese of Vilnius.
    The coronations of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania took place here. Many famous people of Lithuanian and Polish history are buried in the crypts and catacombs including Lithuania’s patron saint St. Casimir, Vytautas: a ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and his wife Anna or the heart of the Polish King and Grand Duke of Lithuania Władysław IV Vasa, the rest of his body is buried in the Wawel Cathedral in Kraków.

    You can witness here various styles, including neoclassicism, and the earlier centuries are clearly visible in side chapels that feature various architectural styles which used to be popular in Lithuania. The lower half of the cathedral’s belfry is in fact a former defensive tower of the lower Vilnius Castle. Tiles of different colors mark the places on the square where the defensive wall used to stand.

    Next to the Cathedral The National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is situated which is the 2nd most visited museum in Lithuania- 598 192 visitors (2019).
    Written December 14, 2023
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