Things to see in Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, with an urban population of about 542 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 3 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Vilnius Old Town Neighbourhood
The Old Town of Vilnius, one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, as inscribed within UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has an area of 3.59 square kilometres (887 acres).
2Vilnius Cathedral Place of worship
The Vilnius Cathedral, formally the Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus (Lithuanian: Vilniaus Šv.
3Gediminas' Tower History
Gediminas's Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania. It has a viewing platform that offers scenic views of Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Central Business District.
4Gate of Dawn History
The Gate of Dawn is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments.
5Presidential Palace of Lithuania History
The Presidential Palace is the official residence and workplace of the president of Lithuania. Located in Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania.
6Cathedral Square Neighbourhood
The Cathedral Square in Vilnius is the main square of the Vilnius Old Town, right in front of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral. It is a key location in city's public life, situated as it is at the crossing of the city's main streets and reflecting the city's diversity.
7Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius Place of worship
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Lithuanian: Šv.
8Three Crosses History
Three Crosses is a prominent monument in Vilnius, Lithuania, on the Hill of Three Crosses, also known as the Bald Hill or Crooked Hill, in Kalnai Park.
9Vilnius Castle Complex History
The Vilnius Castle Complex is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia River, in Vilnius, Lithuania.
10National Museum of Lithuania Museum
The National Museum of Lithuania, established in 1952, is a state-sponsored historical museum that encompasses several significant structures and a wide collection of written materials and artifacts.
11Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania History
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was originally constructed in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the future Kings of Poland.
12Mindaugas Bridge Landmark
The Mindaugas Bridge is a bridge in Vilnius, Lithuania. It crosses Neris River and connects Žirmūnai elderate with the Old Town of Vilnius.
13Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius Place of worship
The Cathedral of the Theotokos in Vilnius is the episcopal see of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Lithuania.
14Choral Synagogue of Vilnius Place of worship
The Choral Synagogue of Vilnius, officially, Taharat Ha-Kodesh Choral Synagogue in Vilnius, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 39 Pylimo Street (originally Zawalna Street), in the Old Town of Vilnius, in the Vilnius County of Lithuania.
15Green Bridge Landmark
The Green Bridge is a bridge over the Neris River in Vilnius, Lithuania, that connects the city center with the district of Šnipiškės. The original 16th-century bridge was the oldest bridge in Vilnius.
16House of the Signatories Museum
The House of the Signatories is a Lithuanian historic landmark on Pilies Street, Vilnius, where on February 16, 1918, the Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by twenty members of the Council of Lithuania.
17Church of St. Johns, Vilnius Place of worship
The Church of St. Johns, officially named St.
18Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius Place of worship
The Church of St. Casimir (Lithuanian: Šv.
19Church of St. Ignatius, Vilnius Place of worship
The Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola also called Church of St.
20Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights Museum
The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius is dedicated to showing artifacts and records from the 50-year Soviet occupation of Lithuania.
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