What to do and see in Vilnius County, Vilnius County: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

September 26, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Vilnius County, Lithuania including KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), Gediminas Castle Tower, Gate of Dawn, Bernardine Church (Bernardinu Baznycia), St John's church, Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, Hill of Three Crosses, Vingis Park, Holocaust Museum (The Green House).
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1. KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus)

Auku g. 2A, Vilnius 01113 Lithuania +370 646 27613 [email protected] http://www.genocid.lt/muziejus/en/
Excellent
57%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 3,294 reviews

KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus)

Reviewed By Impavid574

A must-do visit if ever there was one. A tangible insight into the potential for man's inhumanity to man. The water torture cells were somehow the worst of it, but what jars is the fact that the building is in a city centre street which passers-by must have walked alongside while the unfortunates inside were enduring their nightmares. It helps give you an understanding of the very public way Lithuanians express their religious devotion - to get through the Soviet occupation and the Gestapo interlude must have required an extraordinary faith in the possibility of a better life. This is education in its rawest form and not to be missed

2. Gediminas Castle Tower

Arsenalo g. 5, Vilnius 01143 Lithuania +370 672 41279 http://www.lnm.lt
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
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2%
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4.5 based on 3,557 reviews

Gediminas Castle Tower

This place is temporarily closed .

Reviewed By mer20172017 - Helsinki, Finland

From the top there’s a nice view of the City. We took the funicular to the top, but you can reach it by walking as well.

3. Gate of Dawn

Ausros Vartu g. 14, Vilnius 01303 Lithuania +370 5 212 3513 [email protected] http://www.ausrosvartai.lt
Excellent
54%
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Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,476 reviews

Gate of Dawn

Reviewed By JudyB528 - Appleton, United States

We went into the entrance off the street and walked up the stairs, not realizing what we would see. We entered a small room where the picture is and quite a number of people were on their knees praying to the Blessed Virgin. It is something to see it from the street, but do go inside to get the full experience.

4. Bernardine Church (Bernardinu Baznycia)

Maironio g. 8, Vilnius 01124 Lithuania 260 92 92 http://www.bernardinuansamblis.lt/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=9
Excellent
48%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 380 reviews

Bernardine Church (Bernardinu Baznycia)

Reviewed By thekruns - Sandefjord, Norway

This church is known by many names in english. Here are the ones I know: The Church and Monastery of St.Francis of Assisi (Bernardine), The Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard, Bernardine Church, St. Francis of Assisi (Bernardine) Roman Catholic Church. In Lithuanian, it´s called BERNARDINŲ BAŽNYČIA. The interior can be described as old, beautiful and humble. The church is situated right behind St. Anne´s Church.

5. St John's church

Sv. Jono g. 12 Vilnius University, Vilnius 01123 Lithuania +370 5 219 3029 [email protected] http://www.muziejus.vu.lt
Excellent
58%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

St John's church

Reviewed By thekruns - Sandefjord, Norway

The Church of St. John the Baptist & the Evangelist is located on Pilies street and is a part of the Vilnius University Complex. It’s got a Bell Tower beside it which is one among the highest building structures in Old Town.

6. Church Of St Peter And St Paul

Antakalnio g. 1, Vilnius 10312 Lithuania 234 02 29 http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/what-to-see/places-to-visit/churches/church-of-st-peter-and-st-paul/
Excellent
69%
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4.5 based on 1,204 reviews

Church Of St Peter And St Paul

Reviewed By VWriter - Los Gatos, United States

The exterior of this church stands out for its architecture. Reminiscent of Italianate design, Sts Peter and Paul has high towers, is sandy yellow and is trimmed in white; while maroon tile roofing completes the picture. As striking as its exterior is, it's the interior that grabbed my attention. This church is gleaming white inside; there is stucco and marble everywhere you look. Sculptures, paintings, and frescoes adorn the 13 chapels, high ceilings, nave and altar area. Pretty overwhelming.

7. Holy Spirit Orthodox Church

Aushros Vartu g. 10, Vilnius 01303 Lithuania +370 5 212 7765
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
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4.5 based on 444 reviews

Holy Spirit Orthodox Church

Reviewed By Luv2TravelFarNWide - Phoenix, United States

This is the major Russian Orthodox church in Lithuania and is affiliated with two Orthodox monasteries: The Monastery of the Holy Spirit and the Convent of Saint Mary Magdalen -- the only remaining Orthodox monasteries in Lithuania. Inside the unassuming Baroque-style entrance is a beautiful green and blue chancellery and sanctuary. The surprise when you open the door will take your breath away.

8. Hill of Three Crosses

Vilnius Lithuania +370 41 370860 http://www.hillofcrosses.com
Excellent
49%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,405 reviews

Hill of Three Crosses

Reviewed By Ronwol - Los Angeles, United States

There is a long history of this hill, as crosses changed many times....it is situated at a nice park and the main benefit going there is the great panoramic view of Vilnius old town. Spectacular!

9. Vingis Park

M.K. Ciurlionio gatve, Vilnius Lithuania +370 5 261 1037 http://www.vilniausparkai.lt
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Vingis Park

Reviewed By PaspirtukuNuoma - Vilnius, Lithuania

It's so green! Nice park for jogging, walking, playing on grass with your friends. Rent a scooter and drive arounnd it.

10. Holocaust Museum (The Green House)

Pamenkalnio g. 12, Vilnius 01114 Lithuania +370 5 262 0730
Excellent
58%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Holocaust Museum (The Green House)

Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland

There are many Jewish museums in Vilnius. The Green House has the Holocaust Exposition which tells the history of the Lithuanian Jews and their tragic death during the Holocaust in 1941-44. In front of the museum, you can find the monument for Chiune Sugihara who was the Vice-Consul for Japan in Lithuania during World War II. He helped several thousand Jews to leave the country by issuing transit visas to them.

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