Location: Vilnius
Top Things to do in Vilnius
What to do and see in Vilnius, Vilnius County: The Best Things to do
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Old Town contains almost two thousand medieval, gothic, renaissance, and baroque buildings, all centered on the neo-classical cathedral and town hall. Other popular attractions include the KGB Museum, located in a former Soviet prison, and the 13th century Higher Castle, which affords a glorious view of the city center.
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1. KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus)
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4.5 based on 3,294 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 3,557 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 1,476 reviews
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. Church Of St Peter And St Paul
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4.5 based on 1,204 reviews
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.
5. Hill of Three Crosses
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4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
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!
6. Vilnius Old Town
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4.5 based on 6,001 reviews
Champagne Boutique in Old town, more than 100 Champagnes,Champagne testing and snacks.
Reviewed By gtsak - Vrilissia, Greece
Vilnius has a beautiful old city.An old city with many historical buildings , nice churches, pedestrian streets and many cafes and restaurants. Worth a visit for sure ,strolling around and don’t stay on the main street only try to find all the small streets around.You can spend the whole day strolling around.
7. St. Anne's Church
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4.5 based on 1,987 reviews
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
St Anne's Church is a 15th century, Gothic red brick (numerous colors and style of red brick) church that is quite small and sits in front of the much bigger Bernadine Church in similar red brick. This is a must see in Vilnius.
8. Vilnil. Museum of illusions
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4.5 based on 776 reviews
It’s fascinating. It’s fun. It’s sure to be surprising. Welcome to historical premises full of riveting illusions, wonderful atmosphere, and helpful staff.
Reviewed By MDWaysman - Paris, France
Vilnius is a great city , enjoying a long weekend, while writing that I must share with you a unique experience... The illusion museum, the illusion demonstrations are fun, interesting and well orchestrated, but... It's not the most important... The museum has a tradition to welcome visitors with "private" guides that takes you through the exhibits, explaining, demonstrating and questioning ???? I was extremely lucky to be guided by Justina, a charming young lady, knowledgeable, fluid in English and super fun???? she turned my visit from a classic museum visit into an unique/fun experience, thanks you Justina
9. Uzupis
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4.0 based on 1,771 reviews
Reviewed By gkw09 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Užupis, self-declared as a separate republic, is a quaint and Bohemian area with architectural beauty, boutique shops, restaurants and bars. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth a wander around whilst visiting Lithuania’s capital.
10. Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, National Museum
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4.0 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By Phil90TA
I was stopping by spontaneously and I am amazed by the sheer number of items as well as the huge amount of rooms and areas indoors. The entry fee for adults is 7,00 EUR, for students 4,00 EUR for all (four) tours. You can leave your stuff in lockers (the lock requires a 1,00 EUR coin) while you're touring through the building. There is a big lobby where you will find lockers, a cloakroom, the ticket shop, a souvenir shop as well as toilets and soda-/snack-machines. The exhibition covers the historic evolution of Vilnius, the monarchy, paintings, weapons and armor as well as the original room setups. Lots of interesting and cool artefacts and antiques are on display. Usually you will find descriptions in Lithuanian, Russian, English and even German at times. You can take photos without using the flash function. You can easily spend hours inside this museum. The tours are guided by signs and museum staff, toilets can be found everywhere in between exhibition rooms. You also get to go to the observation tower. I enjoyed the tour - most of all the displays of weapons and armor!
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