Ausros Gate
Aušros Vartų gatvė, VilniusAusros Gate is a three-story Renaissance building, one of the main sights of Vilnius. These are the only surviving of the 10 gates of the stone fortress wall, which once surrounded Vilnius.
Mountain of crosses
Jurgaičių, Meškuičių, SiauliaiCatholic church, open-air temple - Hill of crosses, located in 12 km from the Lithuanian city of Siauliai, continues to grow exponentially, because every pilgrim or traveler comes here not empty-handed.
Vilnius Cathedral
Šventaragio gatvė 1, VilniusThe most beautiful cathedral reminds classical temples of Ancient Greece. It is believed that in its place until the 13th century stood the temple of the pagan god Thunderer Perkunas, on whose altar the fire burned day and night.
Užupis
Užupio gatvė, VilniusCultural lovers must certainly visit the area of Užupis - a small quarter, considered a likeness of the Momartra in Paris. In 1997 he declared "independence" with his own constitution and president.
Vilnius TV Tower
Sausio 13-osios gatvė 10, VilniusThe most modern landmark in Vilnius is the TV tower with the Milky Way restaurant, located at an altitude of 165 meters. From this height a magnificent view of the city opens.
Vilnius State Art Museum
Vilnius, Arsenalo gv., 3АVilnius Art Museum, founded in 1933, represents the largest national institution that holds the works of historical and cultural value. The museum features works by Lithuanian and foreign artists, including works of fine art.
State Jewish Museum
Vilnius, Pamenkalnio gv., 12The exposition of the state of the Jewish museum presents the ritual and everyday objects, works of Lithuanian Jews, books, letters, posters, pieces of cigarette packs with handwritten notes, a few copies of the diaries of the Ghetto.
Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius
Dominikonų gatvė 8, VilniusDome of the Dominican Church of the Holy Spirit rises above the Old Town of Vilnius and is an architectural monument of the late Baroque.
Museum of Genocide Victims
Vilnius, Auky gv. , 2AMuseum of genocide victims in Vilnius - the only post-Soviet space museum, located in the former KGB building (during the Nazi occupation, there was also the Gestapo). The building itself is a historical monument.
Customs Museum in Vilnius
Vilnius, Jeruzales gv., 25Customs museum exhibition is devoted to Lithuanian customs history during the Great Duchy of Lithuania and the Russian Empire, and after the restoration of the Lithuanian state in 1918. The collection is represented by various documents, photographs and postcards.
Museum of Theater, Music and Cinematography
Vilnius, Vilniaus gv., 41The museum's exposition of the theater, music and cinematography is represented by collections connected with the history of the Lithuanian theater, music and cinema. The museum was founded in 1926 on the initiative of writers Balis Sruoga and Vincas Creve at the University of Vytautas Magnus in the city of Kaunas.
National Museum of Lithuania ą $
Vilnius, Arsenalo gv., 1The National Museum of Lithuania is the largest repository of the national cultural heritage of the country. At the same time, the museum is the oldest museum in Lithuania, originating from the Museum of Antiquities, founded in 1855 on the initiative of Count Eustace Tyszkiewicz.
Trakai
TrakaiGedimin founded this fortress 28 km west of Vilnius, making it his capital in 1320. Later, Keystut built his own yard here. It's about Trakai and the historic national park of Lithuania - a beautiful small town surrounded by a lake.
Central Police Museum
Vilnius, Saltoniskiy gv., 19The exposition of the central police museum is dedicated to the history of the Lithuanian police until 1940. The collection features police attributes from around the world: uniforms, hats, badges, and models of police cars from around the world.
Church of Saints Francis and Bernard
Maironio gatvė 10, VilniusThe Bernardine church and monastery (the church of St. Francis and Bernard) is one of the largest gothic complexes in Vilnius. It forms a single architectural ensemble with St. Anna's Church.
This fabulously charming country is famous for its sights, dumb witnesses of the centuries-old history of Lithuania, carrying tourists, as a time machine, for centuries ago. The historical parts of Vilnius, Klaipeda, Kaunas, Siauliai, Kedainiai, Marijampole, which bear the imprint of the influence of the Poles and Germans, are easily accessible for self-inspection.
Visiting Lithuanian castles, as if you find yourself in the era of knights and beautiful ladies.
Already the capital of the Republic of Lithuania, Vilnius, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is the cultural center and the main attraction of the state, referred to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1994. Vilnius is a baroque city that has had a strong influence on Lithuanian culture. In many cities there are also magnificent constructions of this style. In the huge number of churches of this city and the whole country, the artistic and historical heritage of Lithuania is concluded.
The Old Town of Vilnius will amaze the imagination with an abundance of monuments and antiquities..What is the only tower Gediminas (the main symbol of Vilnius), located on the Castle Hill .The square with the majestic Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Wladyslaw, the Church of St. Anne, the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the architecture of Vilnius University, the Church of St. Theresa and much more that tourists simply have to see with their own eyes, having arrived in Vilnius..And certainly go to one of the theaters, which is famous for this wonderful city .
In the beautiful green city of Kaunas you can get acquainted with the ancient traditions and the special charm of the most interesting places: the Kaunas Castle, the Annunciation Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, the Town Hall, the Museum of the Ninth Fort and many more.
Visiting any city in Lithuania and getting acquainted with its sights will bring joy, unforgettable impressions and relaxation to the soul.
First of all it is worth to visit the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. In the second - Kaunas or Trakai. Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania, is notable for the Kaunas Castle, the house of Pirkunas, the palace of the princes of Masal and the monastery of the Kamaldolians in Pažaislis.
Trakai is the famous ancient capital of Lithuania, where in the Middle Ages the residence of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was located, interesting by the Trakai Castle, the Dominican Monastery, the Church of the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God. It is worth visiting and Kernavė - the oldest known capital of Lithuania, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004.
In Lithuania there are five national parks: Aukštaitija, Dzukija, Žemaitija (all three are created in original ethnic regions), Curonian Spit and Trakai Historical National Park. Plus - 30 regional parks.