5 places to see in Vilnius: Gediminas Tower to the Užupis Angel
From the castle hill to Užupis: the National Museum, Gediminas Tower and its flag, the Bernardine Garden, St. Anne’s and the Užupis Angel. Checked October 2026.
From the castle hill to Užupis: the National Museum, Gediminas Tower and its flag, the Bernardine Garden, St. Anne’s and the Užupis Angel. Checked October 2026.
Vilnius, the captivating capital of Lithuania, a city where baroque architecture meets a vibrant modern spirit along the Vilnelė River,
Vilnius, a city where medieval charm meets baroque splendor, offers a unique blend of history and culture for families. But
The Angel of Užupis in Vilnius: the egg that came first, the Republic of Užupis declared on 1 April 1997 and its constitution of cats and dogs. Checked October 2026.
St Anne’s Church in Vilnius: a Flamboyant Gothic facade made of 33 kinds of brick, its neo-Gothic bell tower and the Napoleon legend. Checked October 2026.
The Bernardine Garden, a meticulously restored green space nestled in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, stands as a testament to
Gediminas Tower in Vilnius: the Upper Castle’s last tower, the flag raised in 1988, the Iron Wolf legend, the climb and the view. Checked October 2026.
The National Museum of Lithuania, a cornerstone of cultural preservation in Vilnius, stands as a profound testament to the nation’s
Vilnius’ Palace of the Grand Dukes: Renaissance court of the Sigismunds, demolished in 1801, rebuilt by 2018, original ruins inside. Checked October 2026.
Vilnius Cathedral: the saints on the roof, St Casimir’s silver chapel, the three-handed painting, the royal tombs and the Stebuklas tile. Checked October 2026.
Literatų Street in Vilnius: over 200 plaques for writers from Mickiewicz to Brodsky and Franzen, started by artists in 2008. Checked October 2026.
Town Hall Square in Vilnius: why the Town Hall has no tower, Gucevičius’s classical rebuild, the Bush and Merz plaques and the Kaziukas Fair. Checked October 2026.