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Things to do in Vilnius
18 verified places and 38 missions to truly experience Vilnius. Must-sees: Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Gate of Dawn, Presidential Palace. Best known for: Culture, Leisure, Nature.
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CultureVilnius CathedralCathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus, in the heart of the old town.CultureGediminas TowerGothic red-brick tower on Gediminas Hill, the last remnant of Vilnius's Upper Castle.CultureGate of DawnAušros Vartai, the only gate of Vilnius's old city wall that survives, built in the early 16th century.CulturePresidential PalaceOfficial seat of the President of the Republic of Lithuania, on Daukanto Square in the old town.CultureSt Anne's ChurchCatholic church in the Flamboyant Gothic style, built of red brick across the 15th and 16th centuries.CultureCathedral SquareMain square of Vilnius (Katedros aikštė), at the foot of Gediminas Hill and in front of the cathedral.CultureChurch of St Peter and St PaulBaroque church built between 1668 and 1676 in the Antakalnis district.LeisureVilnius TV TowerTelecommunications tower of about 326 metres, completed in 1980 in the Karoliniškės district.NatureThree CrossesMonument of three white crosses on a hill east of the old town, with views of the city.CulturePalace of the Grand DukesReconstruction of the Lower Castle Palace, the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania until its demolition…CultureVilnius University LibraryLibrary of Vilnius University, founded as a Jesuit college in 1570 and made a university in 1579.LeisureNational Opera and Ballet TheatreNational opera and ballet theatre of Lithuania, on Vincas Kudirka Square in the centre of Vilnius.CultureMuseum of Occupations and Freedom FightsMuseum housed in the former Soviet KGB building, on Gedimino Avenue.CultureSt Casimir's ChurchBaroque church built by the Jesuits in the early 17th century, the first of this style in Vilnius.CultureDominican ChurchBaroque Church of the Holy Spirit, linked to the Dominican order, in the old town of Vilnius.CultureVilna Gaon Jewish MuseumState Jewish museum of Lithuania, named after Rabbi Elijah ben Solomon, the Gaon of Vilna (1720-1797).CultureBernardine CemeteryHistoric cemetery of Vilnius, opened in the early 19th century and located near the old town.NatureKalnai ParkNatural park of hills and wooded areas in the Vilnia river valley, east of the old town.
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Vilnius in one day?
If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Gate of Dawn, Presidential Palace and St Anne's Church.
What can you see for free in Vilnius?
No entry fee: Vilnius Cathedral, Gate of Dawn, St Anne's Church, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Vilnius University Library and St Casimir's Church.