Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Vilnius, Lithuania

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 3.8 km
Ascend 83 m
Descend 77 m

Experience Vilnius in Lithuania in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in VilniusIndividual Sights in Vilnius

Sight 1: Vilniaus Viešpaties Dangun Žengimo bažnyčia

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Church of the Ascension is a Roman Catholic church in the Vilnius Old Town. Its construction began in 1695, but due to the lack of funding it was completed only after 35 years in 1730 and in the same year was it was consecrated as Church of the Ascension.

Wikipedia: Church of the Ascension, Vilnius (EN)

404 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Vilniaus Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia

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Vilniaus Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church in the Vilnius Old Town, which was built in 1694–1756 and consecrated in 1756.

Wikipedia: Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Vilnius (EN)

564 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit

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The Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit is a Russian Orthodox church in the Vilnius Old Town, capital of Lithuania, rebuilt 1749–1753 in the Vilnian Baroque style. The monastery serves as the headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Lithuania. It should not be confused with the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius.

Wikipedia: Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius (EN)

174 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Šv. Teresės bažnyčia

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Vilnius st. St. Teresa's Church is a church that stands in the southern part of Vilnius Old Town near the Gates of Dawn. In front of the church there is a site of an irregular quadrangle, from the north and northeast is bounded by the buildings and fence of the Orthodox Monastery of St. Spirit. The church in the style of late Renaissance, Baroque and late classicism.

Wikipedia: Vilniaus Šv. Teresės bažnyčia (LT)

58 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Gate of Dawn

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The Gate of Dawn, or "Sharp Gate" is a city gate in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and one of its most important religious, historical and cultural monuments. It is a major site of Catholic pilgrimage in Lithuania.

Wikipedia: Gate of Dawn (EN)

5 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 6: Icon of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn

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Icon of Our Lady of the Gate of DawnFaceMePLS from The Hague, The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn is the prominent Christian icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated by the faithful in the Chapel of the Gate of Dawn in Vilnius, Lithuania. The painting was historically displayed above the Vilnius city gate; city gates of the time often contained religious artifacts intended to ward off attacks and bless passing travelers.

Wikipedia: Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn (EN)

431 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Šv. Juozapo a.

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Hazel Owl Square – Vilnius Old Town Square. Located at the intersection of Basilian, Horse and All Saint streets. Named after the writer Hazel Owl (1867–1926). For about 100 years, until the second half of the XIX century, stood st. St. Joseph's Fiancée Church.

Wikipedia: Lazdynų Pelėdos skveras (LT)

85 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: All Saints Church

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All Saints Church

All Saints Church is a Baroque-style church in Vilnius, Lithuania. All Saints church was built between 1620 and 1630 and was adopted for Carmelites' needs. In the second half of the 17th century, the church was linked with a monastery and formed a single complex.

Wikipedia: Church of All Saints, Vilnius (EN)

309 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 9: Choral Synagogue, Vilnius

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Choral Synagogue, Vilnius

The Choral Synagogue of Vilnius is the only synagogue in Vilnius that is still in use. The other synagogues were destroyed partly during World War II, when Lithuania was occupied by Nazi Germany, and partly by the Soviet authorities after the war.

Wikipedia: Choral Synagogue (Vilnius) (EN)

1020 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 10: Railway Museum

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The Railway Museum is a Lithuanian museum, an institution that collects, preserves and promotes museum values related to the history of railways and their activities in Lithuania, operating in Vilnius, Geležinkelio str. 16. Director – Vitalija Lapėnienė, founder and sponsor – AB "Lietuvos geležinkeliai".

Wikipedia: Geležinkelių muziejus (LT), Website

701 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 11: Šv. diakono Stepono bažnyčia

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Šv. diakono Stepono bažnyčia bunifacij / CC BY-SA 3.0

Vilnius st. St. Stephen's Church is a former church in Vilnius, station district, Geležinkelio str. 41. The church was built renaissance, reconstructed during the period of classicism. Under the layer of plaster, a partially preserved unique wall painting of friezes was unveiled. The church is located in the courtyard of the warehouses, which is difficult to get to. The facades of the church have been restored, fragments of sgraphite have been restored.

Wikipedia: Vilniaus Šv. diakono Stepono bažnyčia (LT)

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