Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Vilnius, Lithuania
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4.7 km
185 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 VilniusSight 1: Table Hill
Table Hill of Vilnius is a mountain that sits in the center of Vilnius, in the territory of the Mountain Park, an archaeological monument of the Vilnius Castles Cultural Reserve.
Sight 2: Bekes Hill
Bekeš Hill is a mound in Vilnius, in the Castle Reserve. In 2005 it was included in the Register of Cultural Property of the Republic of Lithuania.
Sight 3: The Hill of the Three Crosses
Three Crosses is a prominent monument in Vilnius, Lithuania, on the Hill of Three Crosses, originally known as the Bald Hill, in Kalnai Park. According to a legend, which finds its source in some historic events, seven Franciscan friars were beheaded on top of this hill. Wooden crosses have been sited in the location since the early 17th century, and they became a symbol of the city and an integral part of the city's skyline.
Sight 4: Crooked Hill
The Crooked Mountain is a hill in the Old Town of Vilnius, which stands 300 m east of the Castle Hill, on the left bank of the Neris River and on the right bank of Vilnia, on a high hill at the confluence of Vilnia and neris. The Crooked Castle, which was sown here, is one of the defensive castles of Vilnius. The mountain is best known for the monument of the Three Crosses erected here.
Sight 5: The Former Detention House
The National Museum of Lithuania, established in 1952, is a state-sponsored historical museum that encompasses several significant structures and a wide collection of written materials and artifacts. It also organizes archeological digs in Lithuania.
Sight 6: Museum of Applied Art
The Museum of Applied Arts and Design is a subdivision of the Lithuanian Art Museum, founded in 1987 in the old arsenal of Vilnius Lower Castle in the XVI century, which was rebuilt in 1987.
Sight 7: Gediminas Tower
Get Ticket*Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania. It has a viewing platform that offers scenic views of Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Central Business District.
Sight 8: Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was originally constructed in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the future Kings of Poland. The palace, located in the lower castle of Vilnius, evolved over the years and prospered during the 16th and mid-17th centuries. For four centuries the palace was the political, administrative and cultural centre of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was demolished in 1801.
Wikipedia: Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (EN), Website
Sight 9: Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Vladislav
Vilnius st. bishop Stanislaus and st. The Basilica of the Archdiocese of Vladislav is the most important Catholic church in Lithuania and the most significant example of classicism architecture in the country. The place of Catholic pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Vilnius.
Wikipedia: Vilniaus Šv. Stanislovo ir Šv. Vladislovo arkikatedra bazilika (LT)
Sight 10: Šv. Kryžiaus bažnyčia
Church of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic church in the Vilnius Old Town. Initially, in 1543 a chapel was built which was later expanded and rebuilt. The current towers were built in 1725. Following the fire in 1737 the church was reconstructed and a late baroque interior was installed.
Sight 11: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, located on Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius, is one of Lithuania's most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues and cultural institutions. Founded as a Vilnius State Theatre in 1940, it became Lithuanian National Drama Theatre in 1998. The theatre's façade featuring the Feast of Muses sculpture by Stanislovas Kuzma has become a landmark of Vilnius city.
Sight 12: Vilniaus Ivano Lukievičiaus baltarusių muziejus
Віленскі беларускі музей імя Івана Луцкевіча — музей у Вільні. Размяшчаецца ў будынку Цэнтра беларускай супольнасці і культуры ў Вільні па Віленскай вуліцы, 20. Дырэктарка музея Людвіка Кардзіс.
Wikipedia: Віленскі беларускі музей імя Івана Луцкевіча (сучасны) (BE)
Sight 13: Holocaust exhibition
Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History is a Lithuanian museum dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of Lithuanian Jewry.
Wikipedia: Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History (EN), Website
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