Tower
Gediminas Tower
Vilnius, Lithuania
The remains of the upper castle of Vilnius on a hill, with the best view of the red-roofed old town.
Neighbourhood · Lithuania · Vilnius County
Vilnius Old Town
One of Europe's largest surviving medieval old towns, filled with baroque churches and courtyards.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Vilnius Old Town matters
Walk through the old town of Vilnius and you quickly lose count of the churches. Gothic, Renaissance and, above all, baroque, they stand beside tiny courtyards, cafés and university buildings. Wander without a map down Pilies Street, peek into the arched courtyards and look up at the ceilings. It is a living, working part of the city, not a museum.
Talking points
- The old town is one of the largest in Europe.
- Baroque churches are everywhere, often with surprisingly bright interiors.
- Hidden courtyards are a highlight; many are open to the public.
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