Vilnius Tourist Places to Visit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Europe

Vilnius Tourist Places to Visit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Europe

Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania situated in the southeast part of the country. It is especially noted for its palatial festival celebrations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town of the city.

Geography of Vilnius:

Lying between 54°41′ N latitude and 25°17′ E longitude, Vilnius is spread over an area of 401 sq. km. Vilnius experiences a humid continental climate with an average annual temperature 6.1 °C and precipitation 661 millimeters.

History of Vilnius:

Vilnius takes its name from the Vilnia River which may be derived from the Lithuanian language term vilnis. It has been the capital of Lithuania from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania period to present Lithuania including the Russian Empire. The major historical landmarks in Vilnius include the St. Anne’s Church, the Gediminas Tower, and the Church of St. Catherine.

Connectivity to Vilnius:

Vilnius is served by its own airport with scheduled and seasonal flights to main European cities including London and Dublin. This airport is situated around 6 km away from the heart of the city.

There are taxis always being ready to serve tourists at the airport and also tourists can book vehicles prior to reaching the airport through online.

Vilnius can be reached by train from Moscow or St. Petersburg in Russia or Minsk in Belarus.

The prominent bus companies offer bus services to Vilnius from the neighboring countries of Lithuania include Ecolines and Eurolines.

Taxis, public buses and rental vehicles are the options to get around.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Vilnius:

Along with Linz in Austria, Vilnius hosted the European Capital of Culture 2009 events. Vilnius is popularly called as the “Jerusalem of Lita”.

Wool socks, amber and hats are the purchasable items in Vilnius. Some famous food corners in Vilnius are listed below:

Balti Drambliai
Amatininkų užeiga
Mano Guru
Bistro 18

Things to do in Vilnius:

Hot air balloon tour
Vilnius Bike Tours
Festival celebrations

Tourist Attractions in Vilnius:

Gediminas’ Tower:

Being an identity of Vilnius and Lithuania, the Gediminas’ Tower is a survived part of the Upper Castle of Vilnius which was originally built by Gediminas, the Duke of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Presidential Palace:

The Presidential Palace in Vilnius is a must see structure, dating back to the 14th century. It is currently the official residence of the President of Lithuania. It is not allowed for public but tourists can have an amazing beauty of the structure from outside.

Vilnius Old Town:

The Vilnius Old Town houses numerous significant historical structures covering an area of 3.59 square kilometers. The Pilies Street and the Vilnius University Architectural Ensemble are the highlights of the old town.

Other places of interest in Vilnius include:

Three Crosses Hill
Vilnius Cathedral
Angel of Uzupis Statue
Ann’s Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Peter’s and Paul’s Church
Artillery Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wall
National Museum of Lithuania
European Park
Frank Zappa Statue
Old Arsenal Building
Verkiai Regional Park
Contemporary Art Center
Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre
Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre

Best time to visit Vilnius:

The summer months are best to trip Vilnius while the weather will be supportive for sightseeing.

Accommodation options in Vilnius:

Vilnius is a historic city housing numerous world class hotels as well as budget and mid range accommodation centres. Generally the budget hotels charge around €25 for double/night, mid range hotels charge about €50/night for double and splurge hotels charge €110+ for double/night. Some of the prominent hotels in Vilnius are as follows:

Budget: