A baroque old town, a republic of artists and the Jerusalem of the North.
12 museumsVilnius has one of the largest old towns in Eastern Europe, full of baroque churches, courtyards and cafés.
Walk from the Gate of Dawn through the old town to the Cathedral and the Palace of the Grand Dukes, then climb to Gediminas' Tower for the view. Cross the bridge to Užupis, a self-declared republic of artists with its own constitution on a wall. See modern Lithuanian art at the MO Museum and learn about the Jewish life of 'the Jerusalem of the North' at the Vilna Gaon Jewish History Museum.
The big moments, and where to see them today.
The palace of Lithuania's rulers, rebuilt on its old walls.
Lithuanian art from the 1960s to today.
Lithuania's history and folk art.
The former KGB building and its prison cells.
From the airport to the city centre by public transport, then the trains and local lines to the museums.
Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.
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