Essentially a piece of stone believed to perform wonders and with the word "stebuklas" written on it - stand on the miracle, turn a complete clockwise circle and make a wish!
According to the legend, he founded Vilnius at this place under the influence of his dream in which he saw an iron wolf howling on top of what is now known as the Gediminas hill (it is on your left).
The Vilnius Castle Museum was opened in 1960. An observation deck on the top of the tower is the best place from which to appreciate a magnificent panorama of Vilnius.
The reconstructed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the former political, diplomatic, cultural center of the State, was one of the most famous in Europe in the 15th-17th centures.
There are many legends and stories shrouding the church, the most popular of which is that upon seeing St. Anne`s church, Napoleon said that he would like to place it in his palm and move it to Paris.
The Fluxus Bridge, located in the vicinity of the Bernardinai Bridge and connecting the "rest of Vilnius" to the Užupis Art Incubator, is an integral part of the artistic surroundings.
In 1997 the bohemian Užupis neighborhood in the center of Vilnius (separated from the Vilnius Old Town by the river Neris) declared itself a republic and is now “governed” by artists and romantics.
The Užupis Art Incubator is an extraordinary cultural organisation which is also open to the public. It is the place where artistic, communal and cultural ideas of young people are born and developed.
An oversized egg cup, the tall pillar in the heart of Vilnius’ breakaway republic Užupis (where every dog has the right to be a dog) finally gave birth to a long awaited angel.
You can find more than hundred peaces of art works created to remember poets, essayists and different types of writers related to Lithuanian cultural heritage of literature.
Pilies Street is the oldest and most flamboyant street in the Old Town of Vilnius. Kings, legates of the Pope, and envoys from other countries passed this street on their way to the castle.
The “Apple” tile is a paving tile in S. Moniuška Square and represents the square as a rendezvous point. S. Moniuškos Square is a favourite place for both residents and visitors of Vilnius.
Completed in 1522, the Dawn Gate (or Sharp Gate (Ostra Brama) as it’s known to the Poles) is the only remaining gate from the city’s original defensive walls.
The Town Hall building was Gothic to begin with and changed with time. The Town Hall was reconstructed for the last time by the architect Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius at the end of the 18th century.
This is part of the Vilnius Defensive Wall, often called “barbican”. The Bastion is a Renaissance-style fortification characterised by its original construction dating back to the 17th century.
On the corner of Subačiaus Street and Maironio Street, you will find a panoramic viewpoint. Take a look around! Here you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Užupis and Old Town.
Stop for a moment by the Lithuanian National Philarmonic, where the first Lithuanian opera “Birutė” was performed. Today it is one of the most luxurious Historicism-style buildings in Vilnius.
The two kilometer main street of Vilnius, named after the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas, joins together four squares: Katedros, Savivaldybės, Lukiškių and Nepriklausomybės.
A monument to the awakener of the Lithuanian nation, writer, publicist, composer, doctor and author of the Lithuanian anthem, Dr. Vincas Kudirka in the square in the centre of the capital.
A memorial plaque with inscription "1863" was installed there in the Interwar period reminding of the freedom fights of the peoples of the Republic of Both Nations aiming to restore the statehood.
The Three Muses crown the main entrance to the National Drama Theatre. The muses of Drama, Comedy and Tragedy patronise the wide and diverse genres in the theatre’s repertoire. Read more.
The pedestal of the monument is covered with solar calendar symbols marking the most important pagan and Christian holidays.
The largest depository of Lithuanian historical cultural heritage in the country. It is the oldest museum in Lithuania, dating back to 1855, when the Museum of Antiquities was established in Vilnius.
Bekešas Hill was named after Kasparas Beketas, one of the famous Commanders of the then joint Lithuanian and Polish State, who was buried there in 1580.
This is the place where the history of Vilnius begins. Long before Lithuania converted to Christianity (this happened in 1387), this place had been the main pagan sanctuary in the country.
Situated right in the heart of Vilnius, between Gediminas Hill, the Vilnelė River and the Bernardine monastery. Residents of Vilnius like walking there in summer and children enjoy playing there.
Konstantinas Sirvydas square also known as "Prancūzparkis".
Vokiečių Street is one of the oldest streets in Vilnius. If was named after the German merchants and craftsmen who were residing here as far back as the 14th century.
The top of Tauras Hill provides a magnificent view of Vilnius with the buildings of the 19-20th architecture on this side of the river and many-storeyed buildings of the new city centre on the other.
Vingis Park is popular with the residents of Vilnius as a place for walking, cycling or roller-skating. Various concerts and events are held on the stage erected in the centre of the park.
A touch of spring to the capital city. Today the Easter egg signifies the restoration and revival of this part of the Vilnius Old Town.
The Television Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Eastern Europe. It is 326,5 metres high. The tower is open to visitors: a lift takes them in 45 seconds up to an observation platform.
The Botanical Garden of Vilnius University is not only the largest garden in Lithuania but also the richest one in its plant collections. Various cultural events are held in the Garden.
The core of the Pavilniai Regional Park is the valley of the Vilnia River. Visitors can follow the tourist route of the park, which goes along the Vilnelė River from Pūčkorių Dam.
Pūčkoriai exposure is considered to be one of the highes and most impressive exposures in Lithuania - a perfect starting point for your trip in order to get acquainted with Lithuania's nature.
Weekend walks or bicycle tours around the regional park and other environs of Vilnius begin from the palace in Verkiai. One of the routes winds between the lakes of Žalieji Ežerai (Green Lakes).
The Road of Freedom is a sculpture commemorating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of the State of Lithuania and invites all to continue along the path of freedom and solidarity.
A multifunctional cultural centre where works of Jonas Mekas, FLUXUS artists and the artists who currently create and work in the spheres of cinema, video, computer art and mixed genres.
This is a space for active communication where the audience can see the permanent exposition and temporary exhibitions as well as participate in cultural events, lectures and educational programmes.
The cherry trees were planted to honour Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara. Every spring Vilnius dwellers love to go for a walk and look at the beautiful Sakura blossoms.
The four groups of extraordinary sculptures at each corner represent agriculture, industry and construction, and that old Soviet chestnut, youth.
"Krantines arka" or "Embankment arch", a huge rusted arch on the river Neris constructed of old gas pipes, by Vlada Urbanavičius, has proved to be one of the most controversial pieces.
Gothic pointed-arch windows and buttresses stand out on the façade; the 17th-century renaissance pediment is adjusted to the Gothic part with a 19th-century fresco.
The Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. Vladislav is the most important place of worship for the country‘s Catholics. In 1922, the Cathedral was granted the title basilica (meaning „royal“).
