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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Vilnius: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Vilnius
- Vilnius city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's easy to see why given the city's wealth of historic sites.
- When you consider the city's stormy history, its astounding illusion of historic continuity is impressive.
- Vilnius has returned to its rightful position in Europe's heart.
- This most traditionally European of cities has quickly earned a reputation as a lovely, delightful, and, dare we say, enchanting place.
- Vilnius has been a popular tourist destination in recent years because few people can resist its enchantment.
- Vilnius is an architectural dream come true. It is a city saturated in character and alive with history. It is vast enough to explore yet small enough not to become permanently lost in.
- Vilnius, despite its image as a Baroque city, is home to a diverse range of architectural styles.
- Capital – Vilnius
- International airport - Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
- Currency- euro
- Time: GMT+3
- Driving side- Right side
- Main Electricity- 229 MW
- Official Language- Lithuanian
- Religion- Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Vilnius
- In the city centre, particularly along with the showcase Gedimino Avenue, there are some outstanding specimens of classicism, eclecticism, brick gothic, and art nouveau architecture.
- From intriguing masks to mischievous gargoyles, the city is full of odd architectural quirks. Said you can't take your gaze away from the scene.
- The majority of the structures in Vilnius come from the years following the big fires of 1610, 1737, 1748, and 1749. The city's wooden structures were destroyed.
- Surprisingly, the Old Town's street structure has remained nearly intact since the Middle Ages.
- Walking is the most significant way to see Vilnius (follow the cobblestone road).
- With neatly delineated cycling lanes encompassing almost the whole city centre and bringing all of the city's landmarks within easy reach, the city is also a cyclist's paradise.
- Of course, Vilnius is much more than just the Old Town.
- Beautiful parks and stately structures stand proudly above steep, hilly streets in the city centre.
- Walking along the banks of the River Neris, which serenely snakes its way through the city centre, is also a treat.
- The riverfront path gives breathtaking views of the Old Town and the New District's massive towers on the other.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Vilnius
- Summers are short, and winters are cold, so beach time in the Baltics is best enjoyed from June to August.
- May or September are ideal for meandering around ancient town cobblestones without the crowds or empty dunes with a bulky sweater.
- If you're looking for a few feathers, March-April or September-October are the most acceptable months to visit Lithuania for bird viewing.
- No matter when you visit Lithuania, bringing a brolly and waterproofs is a good idea, and we recommend bringing some mosquito repellent just in case.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Vilnius
The Glass Quarter
- Originally a Jewish neighbourhood of goldsmiths, glassblowers, artists, and financiers, the Glass Quarter was established in 2018 between M. Antokolskio, Gaono, and yd streets in the city's old centre.
- Since it is now home to a community of boutique owners, jewellers, designers, and café proprietors, the Glass Quarter has become synonymous with style and a flair for the extraordinary.
- Indeed, during Christmas and Halloween, the streets are decked with lights and decorations during the holiday seasons.
- You'll have the opportunity to have a lavish champagne and cake experience under a ceiling of rose petals, which is a terrific area for shopping, browsing, or cafe hopping.
- The Glass Quarter is a must-see attraction.
MO Museum
- The MO Museum is the city's newest treasure, designed by architectural wunderkind Daniel Libeskind.
- Its award-winning structure is both inside and out a great eye-opener.
- The museum's central staircase, modelled after a DNA sequence, has become a famous Instagram destination.
- But it's not only about the structure; the museum, which focuses on modern art, presents various exhibitions throughout the year that showcase the finest of Lithuanian and Baltic art.
Gediminas Tower
- Gediminas Tower, one of the city's best views, has been watching over Vilnius and the Neris River since 1409.
- The tower, which stands on a prominent hilltop, is one of the only remaining parts of the Upper Castle and was rebuilt in its current form in 1933.
- The three-tiered red brick tower has a distinct appearance.
- There are some fantastic models of what the castle used to look like inside.
- The beautiful view from the observation deck is the primary draw.
- To get to Gediminas Tower, visitors can take a beautiful little funicular ride up the side of the hill. This important and historic site serves as a city icon.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Vilnius Off the Beaten Track
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus
- This temple represents Lithuania's Christianization.
- In the centre of Vilnius, the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus was built on the site of an ancient pagan temple.
- The Cathedral, opposite the city's defensive castle, has seen some of Vilnius' and Lithuania's most famous and tragic events.
- Over the ages, the Cathedral has been restored multiple times, attracting the talents of well-known local and international architects and artists.
- The current structure was designed in the Classicism style (by architect Laurynas Stuoka-Guceviius), but Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture remains on its walls.
- A 57-meter-high bell tower stands in front of the Cathedral.
- Tourists flock to this unusual tower, where they can climb the belfry steps for a panoramic view of the Cathedral plaza.
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
- The Grand Dukes of Lithuania's Residence, which opened in 2013, is a contemporary version of the ancient castle that once stood on the site in the second half of the 13th century.
- Beginning with the Gediminid era, this structure, known as the "Lower Castle," served as the seat of succeeding Lithuanian Grand Dukes.
- The raiding Russian army prematurely destroyed it in the middle of the 17th century.
- The Palace of the Grand Dukes, in its contemporary manifestation, is a unique mix of architectural influences.
- This reflects the original structure, which went through several architectural styles during its lifespan, from Gothic to Renaissance.
- Concerts and exhibitions are held throughout the building's many beautiful and expansive halls throughout the year.
St. Anne's Church and Bernardine Church ensemble
- This church, which has remained practically untouched for five centuries, is one of Vilnius' most magnificent and well-known structures.
- It is a late Gothic masterpiece enshrouded in numerous intriguing legends.
- The most famous of these is Napoleon Bonaparte's wish to carry St. Anne's Church back to Paris in his hand after visiting it.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Vilnius Culture and Traditions
- Traditional Lithuanian holidays, which have their origins in Baltic paganism and gained new significance with the advent of Christianity, are often as colourful as Easter eggs, Shrove Tuesday Carnival, or Midsummer Night's garlands.
- The Baltic, Christian, and modern habits of worshipping the natural cycle do not create a dissonance but rather a celebrated and unique to our country's history.
- Every year, Vilnius hosts various cultural and entertainment events and holidays and festivals.
- Some of them have roots dating back millennia, while others were only recently introduced to society.
- Locals like celebrating on a grand scale and carefully preserving their customs, passed down from generation to generation for millennia.
- Christmas and New Year's Eve are the most anticipated events on the winter calendar.
- Early in December, all streets are lighted with lights and garlands, and the Cathedral Square is adorned with a prominent Christmas tree.
- You can go to Christmas markets and fairs, buy festive gifts and souvenirs, and sample delectable appetizers and mulled wine.
- On January 6, the Three Kings procession in Catholic Vilnius brings the New Year and Christmas holidays to a close.
- On February 17, locals and tourists celebrate Pancake Week, also known as Ugavns, with traditional pancakes, mummers, and the burning of a stuffed mare.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Vilnius: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Cepelinai (Potato Dumplings)
#Food
- A traditional Vilnius dish.
- The original name for these dumplings was didzkukuliai. Still, due to their physical resemblance to zeppelin airships (cepelinai is pronounced more like 'zeppelin'), the name was gradually and informally altered to cepelinai over the twentieth century.
- But what exactly are they? Cepelinai have a soft outer shell made of potato instead of dough, comparable to Chinese bao dumplings.
- They are packed with ground pork, cheese, or mushrooms on the inside, similar to bao.
- As a result, they're suitable for carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
- They're a hearty meat-based and carb-heavy dish that's usually served as a main course with various sides.
- Cepelinai were popular during the Soviet era because there was little meat available but plenty of potatoes.
- Even though they take a long time to make and may quickly go wrong, it was a time for families to gather together and do something fun without worrying about politics.
- When the number and popularity of food kiosks increased, they became a form of national cuisine because they could be manufactured in significant amounts and preserved readily for a long time.
- Cepelinai can be found in any traditional Lithuanian restaurant.
Kabini (Savoury Pastries)
#Food
- Kabini will be instantly recognizable to anyone who is British or has visited the UK in terms of appearance, taste, and texture.
- This is since they are nearly identical to Cornish pasties.
- Thanks to the Karate people, an ethnically Turkic minority that has lived in Lithuania for hundreds of years, they have become a traditional meal.
- These pasties are large, baked in a crusty, crunchy pastry shell, and then filled with your favourite meats and vegetables.
- They're usually filled with chicken, meat, mushroom, potato, or onion.
- While not precisely a Vilnius delicacy, they are pretty famous in Trakai, the former capital of Lithuania and now a little castle town outside of Vilnius.
- Bikini is served at practically every Lithuanian restaurant in Trakai.
Saltibarsciai (Pink Soup)
#Food
- This beetroot and kefir soup is served seasonally with hardboiled eggs and potatoes.
- It's a Vilnius delicacy that Lithuanians are particularly fond of.
- One of its most distinctive features is that it is served cold as a traditional way of cooling off on those rare hot Lithuanian summer days.
- The beetroot turns it a pink colour that reminds American tourists of Pepto Bismol, much to the delight of Vilnius residents.
- While a cold pink soup may appear unappealing at first, it is full of subtle flavours and is wonderfully calming and nourishing.
- If there's one thing that perfectly encapsulates the personality of Lithuanians, it's the fact that every family has its recipe, and everyone believes theirs is the best.
- Any other family's adjustment to the formula will irritate and disgust them, and they will often be enraged and disgusted by it.
- It's hilarious to witness their heated debates, which are (usually) in good spirit.
- If you want to make your pink soup, here's one of the numerous recipes available.
- If you don't have saltibarsciai, every traditional Lithuanian restaurant in Vilnius has its recipe.
Forest Mushroom Soup
#Food
- Mushroom picking is an essential part of Lithuanian culture.
- When we were asked if we, as UK citizens with a home country covered in mushrooms, had ever gone mushroom-picking, even the youngest Lithuanians among us were startled to learn that we had never gone mushroom-picking.
- When the mushroom-picking season arrives in Lithuania, it's advisable to keep your choosing sites a secret from your neighbours to avoid arguments and to ensure that you have enough time to harvest plenty to dry them in time for the traditional Christmas night dishes.
- Picking your mushrooms is so vital that it's advisable to avoid serving store-bought mushrooms altogether.
- You chose them yourself or obtained them from a family member who had nothing to do with them.
Rhubarb Wine
#Food
- Like black bread and pink soup, Rhubarb wine is precisely what it says on the tin (or glass).
- Instead of grapes, it's wine made from fermenting rhubarb.
- While this may appear unusual and unsettling, it is calming and tastes like something you could remember from your childhood.
- I used to pretend to be sick as a youngster so that I could drink just one spoonful of Calpol, and rhubarb wine has the same comforting flavour.
- It's a sweet and delicious wine and one of Lithuania's most wonderfully unexpected features.
- Rhubarb wine is available in many Vilnius pubs, though it is not available in every Lithuanian restaurant.
G9
#Fashion
- The G9 retail centre, located on Gediminas Avenue in the heart of Vilnius, is the ideal location for fashionistas to go shopping.
- It houses popular Scandinavian brands such as Lindex, COS, and H&M and a bookstore and the Baltic States' first Nespresso store.
- Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift to remember your holiday to Vilnius?
- Locals. Lt is a website where you can find Lithuanian designs, apparel, and jewellery.
- Shopping takes a lot of energy, and once you've worked up an appetite, the food hall will come to your rescue.
- The G9 Food Hall is a chic spot where you can eat everything from vegan fare to pizzas, burgers, and even Japanese dumplings.
OZAS
#Fashion
- Ozas Shopping Center is a 180,000-square-meter shopping centre with over 200 modern stores offering an extraordinarily diverse selection of fashionable garments and shoes, accessories, cosmetics, jewellery, household items, office supplies, and office equipment.
- You can visit not only the boutiques of the world's most recognized brands but also the departments of less well-known but exciting designers and other outlets.
- Ozas is also one of Vilnius' most popular destinations, which is understandable.
- Inside lies X Planet, the country's most prominent family entertainment facility, with over fifty activities, including a rock for little climbers, trampolines, etc.
- For 5.5 euros, you can stay in X Planet indefinitely.
- However, you can only pay for one gaming hour, which costs 3.5 euros.
- Animators can continue to look after the child.
- Other benefits include the fact that inhabitants of other countries who have come to Vilnius on a shopping tour can acquire a special discount card VIP Shopping after presenting a passport and filling out a form.
Gediminas Tower
#Fun
- Since 1409, Gediminas Tower has stood guard over Vilnius and the Neris River, offering one of the best views in the city.
- The tower, which sits atop a conspicuous hilltop, is one of the few remaining sections of the Upper Castle that can be seen, and it was reconstructed in its current shape in 1933.
- The three-tiered red brick tower has a striking appearance.
- Inside, there are some fantastic replicas of the castle's former appearance.
- The most impressive feature is the stunning vista from the observation deck.
- Visitors can take a charming little funicular trip up the side of the hill to reach Gediminas Tower. This significant and historical monument serves as a symbol of the city.
KGB Museum
#Fun
- The KGB Museum (as it is known colloquially) looks at a complex, contentious, and tragic period in the country's history. It has since been renamed the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights.
- The museum, housed in a massive structure that initially served as the KGB's headquarters in Vilnius, contains many distressing exhibits that detail the country's 50-year Soviet captivity.
- Its extensive collection includes artefacts, photographs, and the actual prison cells where the Lithuanian resistance was tortured and killed.
- The KGB Museum is worth visiting for the crucial light it sheds on Lithuania's complicated past, even if it is not for the faint of heart.
Church of St Peter and St Paul
#Fun
- The Church of St Peter and St Paul does not appear to be very noteworthy at first glance; it is an absolute must-see in Vilnius.
- This is because of its impressive Baroque interior, featuring 2,000 delicately carved figures and stunning stuccoes.
- This enormous number distinguishes the church from others in Europe.
- Its inside, painted in a dazzling bright white, sparkles before your eyes and appears to be uncommonly exquisite and decorative.
- Some fantastic frescoes and a Rococo pulpit are interspersed among the never-ending stuccoes.
- Built between 1675 and 1704, it is a visual feast with several statues and stuccoes to admire.
Hill of Three Crosses
#Fun
- The Hill of Three Crosses, which towers above Vilnius, offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city.
- While the hill and the three crosses atop it are the main attraction, they are also an important historic site and symbol of the country's rebirth.
- According to folklore, seven Franciscan friars were executed here in the 17th century, and wooden crosses were constructed atop the hill to remember them.
- The Soviets demolished them in the 1950s, and the new memorials were only completed in 1989, as the Soviet Union was falling.
- The Three Crosses became a symbol of the nation's reawakening.
- Many people gather here in the evening to see the sunset over the city, which is popular with visitors and locals.
Old Town
#Fun
- Vilnius' Old Town is a delight to explore, with magnificent medieval structures wherever you look.
- It is one of the largest and best-preserved historic districts in Northern Europe and the Baltics.
- It is home to various architectural styles, with 74 distinct quarters.
- Along with Gothic and Renaissance churches and cathedrals, there are Baroque and Classical palaces and artisans' guilds to see.
- Vilnius's Old Town is a joy to wander through, with stunning medieval structures in every direction.
- It is one of Northern Europe's and the Baltics' largest and best-preserved historic districts.
- It is divided into 74 quarters and exhibits a variety of architectural styles.
- There are also Baroque and Classical palaces and guilds on show and Gothic and Renaissance churches and cathedrals.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Vilnius: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- When I first arrived in Vilnius, one of the first things I did was take a pleasant gondola boat ride down the river. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and I chose to sit toward the boat's bow for the best views.
- The Aukstaitija National Park holds the distinction of being Lithuania's first national park. The Soviet authorities established the 40,570-hectare park in 1974 as a shelter for the region's forests. Many of the pine and oak trees in these forests are over 200 years old, making them some of the world's oldest.
- The Kursiu Nerija National Park is located on a short peninsula near the Baltic Sea and spans about 18,000 hectares. The park's dunes, which run for several miles along the seashore, are a popular attraction.
- Is a national park founded in 1991 to protect the country's historic sites. Thousands of people visit the park each year, located in the densely forested North-Western part of the country. The park covers 22,000 hectares, and its main features include over 100 bird species, making it a bird watcher's dream.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Vilnius Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Vilnius has celebrated Street Musician's Day on the first Saturday in May since 2007. Play an instrument to join in, transforming the city into a veritable musical playground. The festival is also held in over 50 other cities and towns around Lithuania, with recent development into neighbouring cities such as Riga and Minsk.
- The Trakai Medieval Festival takes over the Trakai Peninsular Castle for two days in June, celebrating all things medieval. Markets, merchants, artisans, music, theatre, and knights in shining armour are all present. Concerts will be held, will consume medieval cuisine, and swords will be present.
- The Republic of Uzupis, established in 1997, is a district of Vilnius' Old Town with its constitution and operates independently of the rest of Lithuania's capital city. The Republic of Uzupis celebrates its unofficial formal Independence Day on April 1 with a large party that invites everyone and anybody. That is unarguable!
- The event, going on for almost 400 years, takes place on the Sunday closest to St. Casimir's Day (March 4). The fair is primarily a folk arts and crafts fair, but there is also music, dance, and artisans from Lithuania and the surrounding nations.
- Traditional clothing and crafts and cuisine like honey cookies and rye bread, and verbose,' traditional palm bouquets of dried flowers and herbs meant to be taken to church on Palm Sunday, are available for purchase at the market.
- Song (and Dance) Celebration is a beloved Lithuanian custom that spans several days and includes concerts, ensemble song and dance performances, folk art displays, and stadium song and dance events with tens of thousands of local singers. It's a kind of a cultural phenomenon in the area, and while you might not understand everything that happens, it's an authentic cultural experience!
- Culture Night takes place in a fantastical universe. On June 20, one of the longest nights of the year, the height of Midsummer in the Baltics, the city of Vilnius lights up and takes to the streets. The city's squares, streets, parks, and other public spaces are transformed with music, dance, theatre, sculpture, photography, and film installations.
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