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Sightseeing

The Lithuanian capital’s first period of growth took place immediately south of today’s Cathedral Square, eventually becoming the toothsome jumble of Baroque, Gothic, Neoclassical and Renaissance architecture now known as Old Town. Although most people flock to the city to visit the former, there are plenty of other things to see when in town, from the very Lithuanian eccentricities encountered over the imaginary border in the self-styled Republic of Užupis to the pitifully few remaing relics of a once thriving Jewish community to the occasional Soviet-era masterpiece. Fill the buildings with a reasonably interesting collection of museums and galleries, put some decent parks in the spaces in-between, and you’ll find it hard to not find a reason to visit. 
 
Essential Vilnius
If you haven’t got a lot of time in Vilnius, the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Stanislaus & St. Ladislaus, Dawn Gate, Gediminas Castle & Museum, Genocide Victims' Museum and St. Anne’s Church are generally considered to be the major sights. This list is of course highly subjective, and in no way reflects the expectations of every single visitor to the city. Vilnius In Your Pocket strives to bring you the widest range of historical and cultural sights and sensations, and is adding to the list all the time. If you think there’s something missing, write to us and let us know.

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  • Holy Trinity Church & Basilian Gate
    also at 16:00 on Sunday there is service/ holy mass in polish language .It is important to know also, there is the holy painting of God mercy , "Jezu ufam Tobie" ( Jesus I trust you) painted on the base of the dream of Nun Faustyna Kowalska on 22.02[...]
  • Literatų Gatvė
    It is very close to the one of the main street of the Vilnius old town - Pilies Didzioji, but you must know This place, or find it unexpectedly by random walking. This place worth of attention of people, who appreciate the real artworks in public. [...]
  • Antakalnis Cemetery
    I visited this cemetry in July on the anniversary of the murders of the border guards. i was pleased to see all of their graves were adorned with fresh flowers showing their sacrifice had not been forgotten.I found the cemetry very interesting becau[...]
  • Vilnius University
    I enjoyed wandering around Vilnius University. I particulary liked the church and bell tower, but also enjoyed wandering through some of the quadrangles. The entrance is near the parliament building.[...]
  • Bernardine Cemetery
    I visited Antakalnis Cemetery on 31st July 2009. I was pleased to see every one of the border guard graves had been adorned with flowers on the anniversary of their murder. I also thought the cemetry gave a very interesting insight into the variety [...]
  • Franciscan Church
    My wife and I spent a week in Vilnius about two weeks before Lithuania and a host of other countries joined the EU. I find in my travels a significan fraction of a country's history is somwhow tied closely to the churches. I, therefore, spend an i[...]
  • St. Catherine's Church
    Can you please tell me where the Oskierko Palace was?Was it across the road from St Catherine's beside Klaipeda Gatve?What is the large and imposing building beside Klaipeda Gatve, with a stone plaque commemorating the first Lithuanian newspaper and[...]
  • Holocaust Museum
    Amazing - its worth every visit! You never ever will find such a museum in another place! Its an old exhibition - but it goes deep under your skin - directly into your heart![...]
  • Paneriai Memorial Museum
    Just a tip beside - sometimes it seems difficult to find it with public transport. The Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum has a descritbion how to reach it with public transport - check it out under www.jmuseum.lt

    Its really not difficult to find it by bus or train![...]
  • Centre for Tolerance
    The exhibit on Jews in Lithuania at the Center of Tolerance was fascinating - well researched, interestingly written and comprehensive. In addition to the exhibit, the artwork, artifacts and displays at the Center were very much worth a visit.[...]
  • Antakalnis Cemetery
    This is a superb summary! I found this cemetery to be an awesome summation in many ways of the recent history of Lithuania, especially its abuse by the Communists! I agree with the review above and concur.[...]
  • Television Tower
    At ground level there is an exhibition and some paintings describing the events that occured in 1991. This is ok, but there is not much information in english. You can walk in there without any entrance fee, but if you insist on beeing "led down the[...]
  • KGB Museum
    Vital visit. Quietened a group of unruly teenagers as effectively as Dachau! Required to understand war of any temperature and occupation to any degree![...]
  • Sts. Peter & Paul's Church
    This is a Catholic church I think so no service, I believe it's called Mass. Just sayin'.:)[...]
  • St. Catherine's Church
    I would like to know if this beautiful Church (that I have visited on Saturday October 27th) is dedicated to Santa Caterina da Siena (St Catherine of Siena) or to Santa Caterina of Alexandria.Thank you very much for your kind answer. Gianni Fodella[...]
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