Things to do in Vilnius
Many sights in Vilnius are clustered around the romantic Old Town, well within walking distance of each other. A tour of the 14th-century Higher Castle, the neo-classical Cathedral and the Lithuanian National Museum (closed Mon) serves as an introduction to Lithuanian culture. A visit to the Tolerance Centre (closed Sat) expands on the horrors of Soviet and Nazi suppression of the Jewish community, while the eccentric sculptural memorials in Europa Park, 10km north of the city, provide hope for the future.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Tolerance Centre - Memorial to tragedy
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Housing a sombre reminder of the Jewish community's destruction in Vilnius under Soviet occupation, the Old Town's Tolerance Centre, part of the Vilna Gaon Lithuanian State Jewish Museum, highlights prominent Jews and contemporary suffering worldwide. A gruelling permanent display details Jewish genocide under Nazism.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt5; concessions Lt2
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Address
10/2, Naugarduko gatve, Vilnius LT-01141
Telephone
+370 5 262 9666
2. Amber Museum-Gallery - Baltic gold
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From medicinal use to artists' material, visitors can discover the versatility of amber at the quaint two-storey Amber Museum-Gallery. Amber is displayed in shades of black, blue and red as well as traditional burnt orange.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
8, Sv Mykolo, Vilnius LT-2001
Telephone
+370 5 262 3092
3. Lithuanian National Museum - Understanding Lithuanian history
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Housed in the New Arsenal of Vilnius Castle, The Lithuanian National Museum's exhibits include national costumes, Egyptian mummies and Japanese swords. A display celebrating Lithuania's millennium in 2009 whizzes through 1,000 years of history, housing agricultural implements and portraits.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt5
Opening Hours
Summer: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Winter: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
1, Arsenalo gatve, Vilnius LT-01100
Telephone
+370 (8) 5 262 9426
Attractions
Expand all4. Church of St Anne - Wild baroque architecture
Show more The decorative brick towers and spires of this late-Gothic fantasia were finished in 1501, but much of the original stained glass was destroyed by Napoleon's troops when they were stationed here. At night the Church of St Anne is eerily floodlit.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 8.30am-6pm
Address
8, Maironio gatve, Vilnius LT-01122
Telephone
+370 5 261 4805
5. Vilnius University - Quadrangles and students
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Vilnius University is Eastern Europe's oldest university and was founded in 1579. It is based around a series of leafy courtyards off Universiteto surrounded by magnificent stucco buildings - perfect for a lunchtime pit-stop in the sun.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt5
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Address
3, Universiteto, Vilnius LT-01513
Telephone
+370 5 268 7001
6. Vilnius Cathedral - Neo-classical exterior
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Behind the elegant colonnaded façade, Vilnius Cathedral in the Old Town houses fine frescoes and paintings, plus the ornate baroque chapel of St Casimir. It burnt down several times during its 800-year history and became a garage under Soviet occupation.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-8pm
Address
1, Katedros Sq, Vilnius LT-01122
Telephone
+370 (8) 5 261 0731
Special Things to do
Expand all7. Europa Park - Centre of Europe
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Europe's 'heart' is celebrated in this vibrant 55-hectare sculpture park. More than 100 artists contributed some eccentric pieces to Europa Park, chief among them the ironic Infotree by Gintaras Karosas, featuring Lenin surrounded by thousands of decrepit TV sets.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt21; students Lt14; children Lt7; guided tours Lt100
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-sunset
Address
Joneikiskiu k., Vilnius LT-15148
Telephone
+370 5 237 7077
8. Higher Castle - Funicular and views
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Vilnius' 14th-century, hexagonal Higher Castle can be reached by funicular and affords great views across the Old Town. Be careful climbing the final 78 precarious steps to the viewing platform. Inside there's a small museum of weapons and armoury.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt5
Opening Hours
Summer: daily 10am-7pm; Winter: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
5, Arsenalo gatve, Vilnius LT-01100
Telephone
+370 (5) 261 7453
9. Television Tower - Revolving restaurant
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In the heart of Soviet-built Karoliniškes, the Television Tower rises 165m, providing unequalled views on a clear day across Vilnius to Belarus from the viewing platform. The Milky Way restaurant revolves slowly on the 55th floor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Lt21; children Lt9
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm; last ticket sold 9pm
Address
10, Sausio 13-osios, Vilnius LT-2050
Telephone
+370 5 204 0300
