Vilnius is not only a green city, but also a treasure trove of architectural and historical monuments (the city is famous for its ancient churches, towers and mansions, for which it was nicknamed “the city of the Baroque style”).
What to do in Vilnius?
- Walk along the medieval streets of the Old Town;
- Look at old works (frescoes, paintings, bell tower, baroque chapel, museum) in the Cathedral of Saints Stanislav and Vladislav;
- Make a wish at the “Miracle” slab, which can be found on the Cathedral Square (for a wish to come true, you need to step on the slab and turn around 3 times);
- Admire the religious symbol of Vilnius - the Three White Crosses monument;
- See the castle of Gediminas;
- Walk the streets of the amazing Vilnius district - Užupis;
- Take a walk in the Botanical Garden of Jelibert.
What to do in Vilnius?
You should start your acquaintance with Vilnius from the Old Town, in the heart of which are the Upper and Lower Castles, the ruins of the fortress walls, the Gediminas Tower, and the Castle Hill.
The narrow streets of the Old Town will delight you with their cafes and small restaurants, open markets where you can buy works of local craftsmen, and small shops offering their visitors to acquire handicrafts.
Fans of excursions should visit the Bastion of the defensive wall, which houses a museum with a huge collection of ancient weapons. If you wish, you can go to the Amber Museum, where you can listen to stories and legends about amber and buy souvenirs.
The daytime program should include walks in the parks, and the evening program should include a trip to nightclubs and bowling centers.
Active tourists will love the Akropolis entertainment complex, where you can go ice-skating on an indoor ice rink (it works all year round). You can ride a horse by going to the Prosperas club (here you can not only rent the equipment you need for riding, but also organize a trip along the city streets in a special carriage).
Bungee jumping enthusiasts will also find entertainment in Vilnius. At their service is the 326-meter Vilnius TV Tower.
For shopping it is worth going to the streets of the Old Town, where you will meet boutiques of famous brands (Max Mara, Prada, Hugo Boss) and shops with democratic brands (Zara, Mango). Shopping and entertainment centers of the city are also a convenient place for shopping in Vilnius, where, in addition to clothes, shoes, cosmetics, accessories, you can buy equipment, household goods, visit cafes, cinemas, and repair shops. So, you can go to the shopping centers Akropolis, Ozas, Europa, Panorama.
Arriving on vacation in Vilnius, you will not only get acquainted with the historical heritage of the capital of Lithuania, but also with modern buildings and museums.
