14 Best Things to Do in Vilnius, Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania
For visitors to the Baltic region, the聽Lithuanian聽capital of聽Vilnius聽is an essential stop. Like the other capitals of the region, Vilnius has plenty of character and you won鈥檛 be short on sights to see. The聽best things to do in Vilnius聽range from historical landmarks to modern curiosities, which means even people with different interests should find attractions that intrigue them.
Now, while I saw some of the main Vilnius sights during my first visit, I聽failed to click with Vilnius聽first time around. That made me even more keen to return to the city and form a better second opinion. Safe to say, my second visit went far better and I think that鈥檚 because I explored wider this time around and with more time there, I really got a grasp of which Vilnius attractions best reflect the city. I鈥檝e put together this list of the聽best places to visit in Vilnius so that you too can see what鈥檚 special about Vilnius.
In terms of symbolic Vilnius sights, the聽Gediminas Tower聽may be one of the city鈥檚 most important. This lone tower on a hill right in the heart of Vilnius is all that鈥檚 left of the city鈥檚 Upper Castle. The tower has been a common icon of the city over the years and was where the Lithuania flag was flown from in 1988 as Lithuania began its push for becoming independent again. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Now, while I saw some of the main Vilnius sights during my first visit, I聽failed to click with Vilnius聽first time around. That made me even more keen to return to the city and form a better second opinion. Safe to say, my second visit went far better and I think that鈥檚 because I explored wider this time around and with more time there, I really got a grasp of which Vilnius attractions best reflect the city. I鈥檝e put together this list of the聽best places to visit in Vilnius so that you too can see what鈥檚 special about Vilnius.
In terms of symbolic Vilnius sights, the聽Gediminas Tower聽may be one of the city鈥檚 most important. This lone tower on a hill right in the heart of Vilnius is all that鈥檚 left of the city鈥檚 Upper Castle. The tower has been a common icon of the city over the years and was where the Lithuania flag was flown from in 1988 as Lithuania began its push for becoming independent again. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 14 Best Things to Do in Vilnius, Lithuania
Guide Location: Lithuania » Vilnius
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Lithuania » Vilnius
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Gediminas Tower
- The Three Crosses
- Cathedral Square
- Dawn Gate
- Neris Riverfront
- Vilnius Cathedral
- Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
- Uzupis
- St. Anne鈥檚 Church
- Presidential Palace
- Daukanto Square
- Town Hall Square
- Halle Market
- Vilnius Street Art
- Gediminas Avenue
- Lithuanian Parliament
- National Museum
- Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
- MO Museum
- Museum of Illusions
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