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[url=http://www.vilnius.lt/]Vilnius[/url] is the capital and largest city of [wiki=d9051e0b77f8bb5521389618e70e2ada]Lithuania[/wiki]. It lies in the valley of the confluence of Neris and Vilnia rivers and has 527,930 inhabitants (2013 statistics). Along with [wiki=443befbacdaa99c161dd11495b82b99b]Linz[/wiki], [wiki=9891739094756d2605946c867b32ad28]Austria[/wiki], Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture in 2009.

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The word Vilnius is a masculine form of the Vilnia river's name (which is feminine) and refers to the river surge. Therefore the varieties of spelling in other languages (Vilna, Wilna, Vilno, Wilno) are, in fact, the same word adapted to the corresponding grammar. The area was inhabited since the Mesolithic era, however it became a capital city only since 1323 when Grand Duke Gediminas transferred the Seat from [wiki=8385003461e5cbfb1641ffa58ec58e41]Trakai[/wiki] to Vilnius. A monument to Gediminas (author of the concept is a Lithuanian-American sculptor Vytautas Kašuba) stands in Cathedral Square near the site of the former pagan temple. The Grand Duke is depicted at the moment when he made a final decision, dismounted from his horse and blessed the land which will become the capital; its glory shall echo like an iron-wolf-like sound throughout the world. The howling Iron Wolf from the Grand Duke's prophetic dream is depicted below. These two key names, Gediminas and the Iron Wolf (Geležinis vilkas), along with the motif of the howling iron wolf you can find quite a few everywhere in Vilnius, they are branched into the forms of daily life so naturally that are almost imperceptible, unless you're purposely looking for them.
- History and people
  
  As a capital Vilnius has always been a multinational city populated by Lithuanians, Germans, Slavs and Jews from time immemorial. It may be useful to know that the original city location is lost due to erosion, the present days Old Town appeared in the Middle Ages when the inhabitants were forced to settle there from the heights of a Vilnia river bank which became impossible to live. Prior to that the area was not a wasteland, the colonies of German and Ruthenian merchants and missionaries existed there, they evolved into German Town and Ruthenian Town respectively, which eventually turned into suburbs and finally fully integrated into the city. Now they can be identified by a cute Lutheran Kirche hidden in a one of numerous courtyards of the Old Town, and a complex of the Orthodox Monastery and Church of the Holy Spirit. Since 1652 Vilnius formally became one of the principal cities for Lithuanian Jews and became a symbolic capital of Jewish culture in 1661. Since 19th century the Jews of Vilnius became constantly increasing economical factor, it remained so until 22 Jun 1941. According to the data of [url=http://www.lzb.lt/en/]Jewish Community of Lithuania[/url], among the 100,000 victims murdered by the Nazis and their Lithuanian collaborators at the forest of Paneriai, some 70,000 Jews were from Vilnius and surrounding regions. After the war resulting from decisions made at the Yalta Congerence, the Soviets expelled most of the urban Polish population to [wiki=94880bda83bda77c5692876700711f15]Poland[/wiki], the newcomers (mostly workers and military) arrived from Russian SFSR. During extensive urbanization in 1950-1970 more people from other parts of [wiki=d9051e0b77f8bb5521389618e70e2ada]Lithuania[/wiki], neighbouring parts of [wiki=6542f875eaa09a5c550e5f3986400ad9]Belarus[/wiki], as well as [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia[/wiki], [wiki=f01fc92b23faa973f3492a23d5a705c5]Ukraine[/wiki] and other Soviet republics arrived and became an integral part of the city population. According to the census of 2012, Vilnius' population includes 63.2% Lithuanians, 16.5% Poles, 12% Russians, 3.5% Belarusians and 4.8% others. For comparison to 2001: 57.8% Lithuanians, 18.7% Poles, 14% Russians, 4.0% Belarusians, 1.3% Ukrainians, 0.5% Jews and 5.5% others.
  
  [url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/]Vilnius Tourist Information Centre[/url] (Vilniaus turizmo informacijos centras) has 3 offices in the city and [url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/vtic/contacts/vilnius-tourist-information-centres/rodunios-kelias-2/]one office at the air port[/url] - in a lobby of the arrival terminal near the main exit. Three other offices are located in relevant spots of the Old Town: within premises of Town Hall (Didžioji St 31), near the Royal Palace (Šventaragis St 2) and near the centre between [url=http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-5209-novotel-vilnius-centre/index.shtml]Hotel Novotel[/url] and the [url=http://www.ldm.lt/RRM/Index_en.htm]Museum Of Radziwiłł Palace[/url] (Vilnius St 22).
  
  [url=http://www.jewishcenter.lt/]Jewish Culture and Information Center[/url] Provides all information related to Jewish heritage in Vilnius, provides assistance and organizes tours. Up to date information (also in English language) is provided at the [url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/%C5%BDyd%C5%B3-kult%C5%ABros-ir-informacijos-centras/136849083044494]social website[/url] of the centre.
Get in
- By train
  
  [url=http://www.litrail.lt/en]Lietuvos Geležinkeliai[/url] operates trains from major destinations. There are daily train connections with [wiki=7e35e74e610188414ad24235dd787c78]Moscow[/wiki], [wiki=3215e321c1a4aada45a03cd2e8e407bc]St. Petersburg[/wiki], [wiki=1c1b8f5f242fe55c82138b8935e847f7]Kaliningrad[/wiki] and [wiki=8787a878258ef18bb38d9163f41b846c]Minsk[/wiki]. One train per day used to go to [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki], it's now temporarily canceled due to railway reconstruction between the border and Kazlų Rūda town. The train station in Vilnius is located just south of downtown.
- By car
  
  Motorways serve Vilnius from [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki] and [wiki=142af432b7301171bda230c482a31a85]Panevėžys[/wiki]. The modern four-lane motorways and main roads are in a very good state, however, in the winter smaller roads are not cleared. The speed-limit is 130kph on the motorways (110 kph in winter), but 100 kph on the Vilnius-Kaunas sector, 90 kph outside towns and 50kph in town.
- By bus
  
  The bus station is located across the street from the main train station. A schedule of all regional buses is posted near the ticket window.
  
  [url=http://www.eurolines.lt/]Eurolines[/url] and [url=http://www.ecolines.net/index.php?s=83]Ecolines[/url] operate service between Vilnius and [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki], [wiki=1c1b8f5f242fe55c82138b8935e847f7]Kaliningrad[/wiki], [wiki=c16c50f34911d1f5d3924c8267409904]Riga[/wiki], [wiki=ea75099e3719bdc3deba58502baf3adb]Tallinn[/wiki], [wiki=3215e321c1a4aada45a03cd2e8e407bc]St. Petersburg[/wiki], and [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki], with further connections all over [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki].
  
  You can find schedules for both domestic and international intercity buses at [url=http://www.autobusubilietai.lt/]Bus Tickets[/url] site; alternative [url=http://www.118.lt/Pages/Transport/]Transport schedules[/url] website gives both bus and train schedules, but requires the correct typing of lithuanian letters in the search line.
  
  Since 2015, [url=http://www.polskibus.com/]PolskiBus[/url] opened the "Baltic route" and it's now possible to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius (and/or farther to Riga and Tallinn) at fairly cheap fares with their buses.
Get around
- On foot
  
  Although the Old Town is one of the largest in Europe, it can easily be explored on foot.
- By bus or trolleybus
  
  [url=http://www.vilniustransport.lt/en/]Vilnius Transport[/url] operates buses and trolleybuses in Vilnius. A single ticket for either bus or trolleybus use costs €1, purchased from the driver (cash only) or ~€0.70/30min if a [url=http://www.vilniusticket.lt/]Vilniečio kortelė[/url] (Vilnius Citizen Card) is purchased from a kiosk, "PayPost" outlet or "Maxima" supermarket for €1.50. When changing buses, you need a new paper ticket. Paper tickets need to be stamped/validated by using one of two ticket punches: mechanical (the tiny red machine near the driver - put a ticket in and pull the rear part towards you to punch it) or electromechanical (yellow or brown punch with a slot - insert your ticket and it will be stamped) or by swiping the Vilnius Citizen debit card at the yellow electronic readers. Validate your ticket immediatelly after boarding the vehicle. Controls are regular, especially during the first days of each month and hefty fines are issued to those without validated tickets. There is a 50% discount for students and elderly people, both in public and private buses. The [url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/vtic/services/vilnius-city-card/about/]Vilnius City Card[/url] includes unlimited use of public transportation.
  
  See [url=http://www.vilniustransport.lt/images/mrweb_1.pdf]official public transport route map[/url].
  
  Beware that trolleybuses and other buses use the same numbering system but the routes are completely different.
  
  There are several routes of the fast buses (not trolleybuses) called "Greitasis" (Express) which stop only at major stops and connect important parts of the city (residential districts - centre - air port and such), they have the route number with a trailing letter "G" on a green background, the schedules and routes are marked in green. Routes and numbers of the regular buses are marked in blue, those of the trolleybuses are marked in red.
- By taxi
  
  A regular cab may cost about €5-10 if you need to get from periphery of the city to the center. You could call a taxi by phone or mobile application, even if you see a taxi on the street nearby. Street taxis could charge as much as twice the price as taxis called by phone. Good practice is to dial the number written on the vehicle you see, tell dispatcher the address you're at, and you will most likely get the same vehicle for a fair price.
  
  [url=http://www.taxify.eu]Taxify[/url] is a convenient mobile app for taxi booking in Baltic countries, covering hundreds of verified taxis in Vilnius, working with leading taxi companies. App works on Android and iOS devices: choose your taxi by location/distance, price list, car model, card payment and user reviews. If you have problems after the ride, easily report to Taxify via app and they will deal with the issue or driver.
- By car
  
  Traveling by car is not advised during rush hour (16:30-18:30) due to traffic jams.
- By bicycle
  
  In the city centre you often find bike lanes; however, that doesn't mean they are well respected. The only "real" bicycle path leads along the river Neris North to Verkiai Nature park and the "Green lakes".
  
  * Daytrip: If you go north to the "Green lakes" and have a decent map you can ride up to [url=http://www.europosparkas.lt/index-lt.htm]"Europos parkas"[/url] outdoor exhibition of contemporary art, then proceed on to [url=https://www.facebook.com/TheGeographicalCenterOfEurope]Geographical center of Europe[/url].
See
[[Image:Vilnius in winter, Lithuania.jpeg|thumb|Vilnius in winter: "VCUP" shopping mall by the right hand side, [url=http://planetarium.tfai.vu.lt/]planetarium[/url] dome in the centre.]]
- Old town (Senamiestis)
  
  It is a city area which began to develop extensively since the Middle Ages and eventually has been surrounded by a defensive wall. The wall determined a firm area and its shape for a long period of time, this area now is called Old Town and has a separate status in Vilnius administrative division. While the urban structure reflects the earliest development from c. 14th century, the architecture of the buildings is mostly from Baroque and Classicism periods with some examples of Renaissance and Gothic, to a lesser extent. One should keep in mind that medieval Vilnius was a wooden city. The huge fires ravaged Vilnius several times since 1513 to 1749. Therefore many buildings of 19th and 20th centuries (still considered new) have Gothic and Renaissance cellars, many of which now are occupied with restaurants, bars or shops.
  
  One particular and one of the nicest areas, a block of artisan guilds, is notorious because of its evil fate: 6 Sep 1941 the two Jewish ghetto, commonly known as Vilnius Ghetto, were established. The ghetto operated until 24 Sept 1943.
  
  In 1994, the Old Town was added to the [wiki=3d51617f232f1b2232edda05111e74b0]UNESCO World Heritage List[/wiki].
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniauspilys.lt/]Cultural Reserve of Vilnius Castles[/url] The heart of Vilnius. Reserve established in 1997 to preserve historical, spiritual and cultural centre of the state. Covers an area of 57.5 ha and comprise both Upper and Lower Castles, Cathedral with surrounding lowland called Šventaragio slėnis (Holy Horn Valley), the western part of Kalnų parkas (Hill Park) along Vilnia river. The latter now features several hills and multiple gullies that prior to erosion was a steep solid and fortified bank of Vilnia river, the first original location of Vilnius.
  
  :*[url=http://www.lnm.lt/en/exposition-locations/gediminas-castle-tower]Upper Castle aka Gediminas Castle'[/url] Erected on a top of a large hill-fort in the 9th-14th centuries by Dukes of Lithuania. Approximately in the very end of 13th century the Seat due to strategic reasons was transferred from Trakai to Vilnius and the castle was substantially reconstructed. The first castles were wooden, and only in the beginning of 15th century everything was rebuilt in brick and stone. The preserved ruins of Gothic Ducal Palace and surrounding fortifications remain to date. The top of the largest and the only survived tower of the defensive wall offer the best view of Vilnius.
  
  ::*[url=http://www.lnm.lt/en/exposition-locations/gediminas-castle-tower/exposition]Tower of Gediminas Castle[/url] The red-brick tower, a part of the Upper Castle fortifications. Houses an exposition of archaeological findings and other exhibits. National flag was first raised on its top in 1919 when the country regained independence from Russia. Since then the tower is an important state and historic symbol of Vilnius and of Lithuania itself.
  
  :*[url=http://www.valdovurumai.lt/]Royal Palace aka Lower Castle[/url] Reconstructed early Baroque style Royal Residence has 2 exhibition tour routes related to the historical functions of this palace: the 1st one shows its historical and architectural development, the 2nd route brings you into the ceremonial halls and the special Treasury Hall.
  
  :*[url=http://www.katedra.lt/]Vilnius Cathedral[/url] Operating catholic cathedral. An original wooden cathedral was built here in 1251 on a site of the pagan temple. Later, in 1387, a Gothic style cathedral was built. Now it is a Classical style cathedral built in 1783-1801 to the project of architect Laurynas Gucevičius. He combined various forms of previous centuries chapels into a coherent whole, so that the most beautiful Baroque chapel of Saint Casimir (originally built in 1623-1636) remained untouched. There were 27 crypts of different depth and size under the Cathedral floor. Often overflowed during the spring floods, many times devastated by soldiers looking for treasures during the wars and upheavals, 1968-1989 the crypts were put in order, permanent exposition was arranged. Visiting crypts is permitted only accompanied by a guide.
  
  :*Cathedral Square and the 57m high belfry was erected in 16th century on a base of the Gothic tower of the Lower Castle defensive wall. The tower base is round, while the Baroque belfry features octagonal plan. Approximately between the Bell Tower and Cathedral, in the square, look for a particular tile with a word [url=http://www.ivilnius.lt/atrask/lankytinos-vietos/paminklai/plytele-stebuklas/]"Stebuklas"[/url] (Lithuanian for "miracle") written on it. Stand on it, make a wish and turn around three times. Your wish should come true. This tile also marks the southern end of the Vilnius-Tallinn [url=http://latinst.lv/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Baltijas_Cels_27-07-2009_new.pdf]human chain[/url] in the 1989 protest of the Soviet Union.
  
  :*[url=http://viduramziu.istorija.net/pilys/vilnius-en.htm]Crooked Castle[/url] The castle name, usually translated as "Crooked" or "Curved", refers to its irregular plan. A remaining archaeological site locates on a Bleak Hill, also known as Three Crosses Hill. This and few other nearby hills mark the site of the original irregular "Y" shape citadel with perimeter defense fortification. River Vilnia below in the west was an additional natural obstacle. Dwellers lived further east. Deep ravines between the hills reflect the position of the former unpaved streets which was the cause of ensuing massive erosion. The Crooked Castle was besieged in 4-16 Sept 1390, broken in using Welsh Cat technique and burned down by Prussian-Livonian army, with the help of French and English mercenaries. It was a conflict between two Lithuanian monarchs: Grand Duke Vytautas allied with the Teutonic Knights against his cousin Jagiełło, who by that time became the King of Poland.
  
  *[url=http://www.lnm.lt/ekspoziciniai-padaliniai/vilniaus-gynybines-sienos-basteja]Artillery Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wall[/url]
  
  *[url=http://www.literatugatve.lt]Literatų gatvė[/url] Small artworks, dedications mounted on the walls. Dedications to the literature workers: writers, translators, everyone who has link with Lithuania and is important for Lithuanian or world literature. Artworks crafted in various outdoor-proof techniques: ceramics, sculpture, glass, wallpainting.
  
  *[url=http://www.president.lt/en/tours_of_the_palace.html]Presidential Palace[/url] This large palace dates back to the sixteenth century, when it was used as the Bishop's Palace. In the eighteenth century the building was enlarged and became the Governor-General's residence. It was visited by Tsar Alexander I of Russia, King Louis XVIII of France and Napoleon. Since Lithuania's independence in 1991, the palace has served as the official residence of the President of Lithuania. If the Standard (a dark red flag with the country's coat of arms) is flying over the palace, the President is at home. The Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 18:00. However, if you want to see traditional pageantry, then go to the palace on Sundays at noon and watch the soldiers take part in a flag-raising ceremony, wearing ceremonial uniforms and medieval armoury. Tours of the palace are by appointment only.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniausrotuse.lt/]Town Hall[/url] Central building of the Old Town. The first Gothic style Town Hall was built in 1432 in the very same place as it is today. It was reconstructed several times until the city clock tower collapsed and damaged the significant part of the main building. The new Classical style building to the design of architect Laurynas Gucevičius was completed in 1799 and so remains till date. Since 2001 it operates as a public institution, organizes representative and protocol events, various ceremonies, celebrations of public holidays, overall about 300 cultural and educational events are held every year.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/uzupis]Užupis district'[/url], a part of Old Town, a largely unrestored area primarily occupied by artists, dreamers, squatters, and drunks. In 1998, the residents unofficially declared the area to be an independent republic, with its own president, anthem, flag, and constitution. Great to visit on April Fools day, when mock border guards stamp passports and the entire area erupts into a party.
- Churches
  
  [url=http://www.onosbaznycia.lt/]St. Anne's Church[/url] One of the most beautiful churches in Vilnius and in Lithuania. Very small in size, but a very beautiful example of gothic architecture. There is a legend that when during his conquests Napoleon came to Vilnius and saw this church he said he would like to take it on his palm and bring to France.
  
  *[url=http://parapija.bernardinai.lt/]Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard[/url] Construction completed in 1564. Together with St. Ann's Church compiles a one of the most important ensembles of Gothic architecture in the country.
  
  * Another shockingly beautiful church, which is considered a Lithuanian Baroque masterpiece. The church is a basilica built on a traditional cross plan with a lantern dome allowing extra light into its white interior. Not so special from the outside, but extremely beautiful inside, with all the interior overcrowded with baroque sculptural works.
  
  *[url=http://www.velb.lt]Evangelical Lutheran Church[/url] Operates since 1555. Located in the area of the former medieval German Town, hence the German street, or Vokiečių gatvė in Lithuanian.
  
  *[url=http://www.kazimiero.lt/]St. Casimir's Church[/url] Another attractive Baroque church in the city centre, and named after Saint Casimir, the only Lithuanian monarch to be canonised and the country's patron saint. On the roof is a crown representing the saint's royal lineage.
  
  *[url=http://vienuolynai.mch.mii.lt/V64-75/Vilnstaciat.htm]Orthodox Monastery and Church of the Holy Spirit[/url] Operates since 1567, after the reconstruction (1749-1753, architect Johann Christoph Glaubitz) the church became the only baroque Orthodox sanctuary in Lithuania; the male and female monasteries next to the church are the only working Orthodox monasteries in Lithuania.
  
  * An attractive baroque church in the western side of the Old Town. It is no longer consecrated, but used as a concert hall. The acoustics are excellent.
- Museums
  
  [url=http://bpmuziejus.lt/]Church Heritage Museum[/url] Established in 2009 at Saint Michael the Archangel Church. Museum presents and exhibits the oldest sacral valuables.
  
  *[url=http://www.cac.lt/en]Contemporary Art Centre[/url] There are always many extremely interesting modern art exhibitions.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muitin%C4%97s-muziejusLithuanian-Customs-Museum/102819896473441]Customs Museum[/url] Established in 1994. Everything about customs and smuggling since the times of Grand Duchy till now.
  
  *[url=http://www.emuziejus.lt/]Energetics and Technology Museum[/url] Established in 2003 celebrating 100th anniversary of Vilnius Central Power Plant in the premises of the original building.
  
  *[url=http://www.ldm.lt/VPG/Index.htm]Lithuanian Picture Gallery[/url] The Chodkiewicz Palace was built in the 16th century for the wealthy Chodkiewicz family, although the current building was completed in about 1830. Today it houses the Lithuanian Picture Gallery, with pictures by artists from all over Lithuania, dating from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniausmuziejai.lt/a_puskinas/]Literary museum of Alexander Pushkin[/url] Located in a mansion of Pushkin family: in 1883 Grigory and Varvara Pushkins married in Vilnius and soon settled in Markuchiai estate. Varvara Pushkina died in 1935, leaving the estate in debts. In the testament, she demised everything to a trusteeship of the Vilnius Russian society and charged the Society to establish and run Alexander Pushkin’s museum at the homestead. After the WWII it belonged the Ministry of Culture of the Lithuanian SSR, and since 1990 it is an independent culture institution of Vilnius Municipality. Has a 25 seat room equipped for conferences.
  
  *[url=http://www.lb.lt/lb_pinigu_muziejus]Money Museum of Lithuanian Bank[/url] Established in 1999. Everything about money.
  
  *[url=http://www.genocid.lt/muziejus/en/]Museum of Genocide Victims aka KGB Museum[/url]
  
  *[url=http://www.ndg.lt/]National Gallery of Art[/url] Contemporary, multifunctional centre of art and culture, permanent and temporary exhibitions. 20-21st century Lithuanian art collections. The 150 seat auditorium equipped for conferences and cultural events. Fitted for disabled people and families with carriages for children. [url=http://media.ndg.lt/media/NDG%20Audioguide%20EN.zip]EN Audioguide[/url]. Out of curiosity, the building was designed in 1968 in High-tech architecture style (architects Gediminas Baravykas and Vytautas Vielius), built in 1980 and operated as a Museum Of Revolution until 1991; reconstructed in 2005-2009.
  
  *[url=http://www.lnm.lt/en/index.php]National Museum of Lithuania[/url] Biggest and oldest source of national cultural heritage in the country, which systematically collects, stores, displays, and popularizes the history of the state.
  
  *[url=http://www.europosparkas.lt/]Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum of the Centre of Europe[/url] Open air museum of modern and contemporary art surrounded with woods. The sculptures created by artists from more than 35 countries worldwide, are exhibited in the area of 55 ha. The museum give an artistic significance to the Centre of Europe, calculated by the French National Geographic Institute. The collection includes large scale works by famous artists such as Abakanowicz, Oppenheim, LeWitt, Pepper. Acknowledged by Guinness World Records the world's largest artwork of TV sets created by Karosas is also on exhibit.
  
  *[url=http://www.jmuseum.lt/]Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum[/url] Established in 1913, closed in 10 Jun 1949, re-established in 13 Feb 1991. Has 2 virtual and 3 permanent exhibitions in different locations:
  :* Tours in foreign language available.
  :*
  :* Exhibition topics: Rescued Lithuanian Jewish Child Tells about Shoah, Signs of Ruined Litvaks World, The Lost World, Jewish Life in Lithuania.
  
  *[url=http://kariuomene.kam.lt/lt/kariuomenes_atributika/karo_istorija/vytauto_didziojo_karo_muziejus/vilniaus_skyrius.html]War Machinery and Transport Museum[/url] A modest museum set in the territory used for military purposes since the end of 18th century: at first it was a depot for gunpowder and weapons, then under Russian Empire the premises were handed over to the Vilnius Fortress, during the interwar until 1939 it belonged to the Depot Service of Poland, after WWII the Soviet Army administered the area until the country regained independence, then it belonged to the National Defense Volunteer Force's 8th Territorial Unit. Museum was opened 4 Nov 2008. About 150 exhibits of military equipment are displayed in the yard: heavy 170mm and 250mm mortars “Ehrhardt” (1919 trophy), a spectrum of Warsaw Pact wheeled and crawler military transport, such like armored vehicles, Dodge cars, small all-terrains, petrol-carriers, tanks T-55 and T-72 (the latter tanks were used to storm Vilnius TV Tower on 13 Jan 1991), armored Mercedes-Benz of the first Chief of Defence of the restored state, Soviet subcompact car “Запорожец” bought for the Lithuanian Government in early nineties.
- Monuments & statues
  
  Statue of an angel blowing a trumpet and standing on an egg.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/turizmas/lankytinos-vietos/paminklai/romain-gary/]Boy With A Big Shoe In His Hands[/url] Statue of a 9-year-old boy holding a shoe - it depicts a young French novelist Romain Gary who was born and raised in Vilnius, in that particular area. Erected in 2005, sculptor Romualdas Kvintas.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/turizmas/lankytinos-vietos/paminklai/paminklas-cemachui-sabadui/]Doctor Aybolit[/url] Monument to the doctor Zemach Shabad who was a prototype of Doctor Aybolit, a character from a very popular poem for children by Russian poet Korney Chukovsky. Aybolit was a very loose adaptation of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, which is always credited in the prose adaptation of the poem. Korney Chukovsky in his memoirs tells that he met with a doctor in Vilnius on 1912; the monument depicts a particular episode from this story. Erected in 2007.
  
  *[url=http://www.adambellick.com/archives/2005/06/zappa_lives_on.html]Frank Zappa Statue[/url] The first statue in the world for honoring this great musician. Erected in 1995 by the local Frank Zappa fan club. A replica of the statue in Vilnius was [url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2008-05-08/news/0805080139_1_frank-zappa-zappa-fan-new-in-baltimore]presented to Baltimore city[/url] in May 2008; two years later [url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/bal-te-zappa-0920-p220100919161132,0,386021.photo]it has been unveiled[/url] next to the Southeast Anchor Library at the corner of Conkling Street and Eastern Avenue in Highlandtown, [wiki=a85f0bc17a101dcb273fc2a841dc0646]Baltimore[/wiki].
  
  *[url=http://www.laisveskelias.lt/]Road Of Freedom[/url] An abstract conspicuous sculpture commemorating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of the State of Lithuania. Visual expression symbolizes the chain of people who joined hands and connected the 3 Baltic States in 1989, it is painted with the national flag colours. The sculpture is a collective creation - everyone could contribute and get a special brick which was put in the sculpture. The name of the person who has contributed was stamped on each brick. Constructed in 2010, sculptor Tadas Gutauskas.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniauspilys.lt/triju14]Three Crosses[/url] A monument to seven Franciscan monks that were tortured here by pagans before the conversion of Lithuania to Christianity. Also symbolizes the importance of Christianity to Lithuania. Originally erected on a Bleak Hill (Plikasis kalnas) in 1916 to the design of architect Antoni Wiwulski. Blown up by Soviets on 30 May 1950, recreated on 14 Jun 1989. Remains of the original monument are left at the spot on purpose.
- Parks
  
  Vilnius is quite green city, it especially is noticeable in summer as the greenery often obstructs to photograph the buildings. There are several minor skverai (squares), and several proper parks.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniausparkai.lt/parkai/vingio-parkas]Park Vingis[/url] The largest (162 ha) park in Vilnius, the main venue for various events and many recreational activities. Known since 16th century as a Lukškės Pine Forest of the Mikołaj Radziwiłł The Black manor estate. When Lithuania was swallowed by Russian Empire, the manor estate was sold to Count von Bennigsen, a governor-general of Lithuania at the time. Tsar Alexander I after the visit in Vilnius started coveting to have a permanent summer resort in the Meander. He acquired from Bennigsen entire territory for 12,000 ducats. Very soon, in 1912, the Napoleon's Army entered Vilnius and installed a military hospital in the Manor House, which have burned down same year together with the wounded patients. The more recent history was similarly rich and diverse, its traces can be found in the different corners of the park, while the most of the territory is covered by nice forest with majestic pines.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/turizmas/pramogos/parkai/sereikiskiu-parkas/]'Bernardine Garden[/url] Former Sereikiškės Park, it has been substantially reconstructed in 2013. It is supposed that in 13-14th centuries there was a holy pagan grove, which was cut down in 1387 after the introduction of Christianity. Bernardine monks owned the territory since 1469 to 1864, when it was closed by Tsarist government. Current appearance of the park replicates [url=http://www.vilniausparkai.lt/parkai/bernardinu-sodas/vilniaus-miesto-viesasis-sodas-1886-1939-m]the romantic original 1886 design[/url] made by the artist Alexander Strauss.
  
  *[url=http://www.ivilnius.com/explore/place-of-interest/parks/kalnai-park/]Hill Park[/url] A hilly forested area with a stadium and a small amphitheater where various events take place, including concerts, political rallies, and sporting competitions. The park belongs to the Cultural Reserve of Vilnius Castles and features several prominent hills close to Vilnia river, though the rest of the territory also is covered by multiple steep hills and gullies, a result of long lasting erosion.
  
  *[url=http://www.tuskulenumemorialas.lt/]Tuskulėnai Peace Park[/url] Pleasant place with a park and a Tuskulėnai neoclassical Manor House that features the extremely dark events of history. The Memorial Complex of the Tuskulėnai Peace Park contains: Chapel-columbarium, Tuskulėnai Peace Park, Tuskulėnai Manor Palace and Office, The White Manor House (exposition “The Secrets of Tuskulėnai Manor”), The Chapel of Saint Theresa.
  
  *[url=http://www.balsiai.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Mitologinio-parko-lankstinukas.pdf]Balsiai Mythological Park[/url] A small thematic park established and created by the residential district community in cooperation with the sculptors and architects. Features various compositions, objects, installations and sculptures depicting the Baltic deities and some abstract phenomena. Info shield by the entrance at 54°47'1.1"N, 25°21'12.89"E. Out of curiosity, the surrounding streets are named after the various Baltic deities and characters, so it should not be surprising why residents are so tuned to the subtleties of mythology.
  
  *A future project: [url=http://www.vjps.lt]Japanese Garden'[/url] to the design by Shiro Nakane is scheduled to open in the very end of 2016, though it still won't be completed for several years. It is also planned to install a waterfall and the space for traditional Japanese tea houses and events. Coordinates 54°42'8.15"N, 25°16'2.31"E .
  
  *One of the biggest parks in Lithuania, located almost entirely in Verkiai elderate in the north of the city. One can reach the park by bus #35 or #36. It is known for Verkiai Calvaries, which have been constructed exactly following the plan of Jerusalem, with the distances, water bodies and elevations being very close to the original Way of the Cross. Way of the Cross consists of 22 chapels, 7 wooden and brick gates, and two baroque church ensembles. It is advisable to visit this park for those who likes great panoramic views.
- Cemeteries
  
  Several cemeteries in Vilnius are important historic sites and notable tourist attractions.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/turizmas/lankytinos-vietos/idomios-vietos/rasu-kapines/]Rasos[/url] Oldest and most prominent cemetery in Vilnius.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/turizmas/lankytinos-vietos/idomios-vietos/bernardinu-kapines/]Bernardine Cemetery[/url] Covers 3.87 ha, established in 1810 and administrated by the Bernardine monastery. In 19th century the cemetery was a favourite place for local residents to go for walk, as the cemetery reminded of a park.
  
  * There is an interesting Jewish cemetery in Šeškinė including the grave of the Vilna Gaon, a very important rabbi. By the entrance to Vingis park is a war cemetery with Russian, German, Hungarian, Polish and Turkish soldiers from both wars.
Do
Throughout the year, there are a variety of cultural, music, cinema, theatre, art, and fashion festivals taking place.
- Traditional Vilnius festivals
  
  [url=https://www.facebook.com/Speigasfestival]Speigas[/url] Annual festival of post-industrial and avant-garde electronic music. Tend to extend also to [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki].
  
  * Kaziukas Fair (Kaziuko mugė) - a Saint Casimir's Day, the largest annual folk arts and crafts fair held in the streets of Vilnius’ centre and Old Town on the Friday-Sunday nearest to March 4.
  
  *[url=http://www.kinopavasaris.lt/]Cinema Springtime[/url] International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) “Kino pavasaris” is the largest cinematic event in the country, known and loved for its high quality independent film programme and rich accompanying package of cinema-related events, workshops, and special initiatives.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/madosinfekcija]Mados infekcija[/url] A prominent conceptual fashion festival where professional and upcoming designers are brought together. Involves catwalk shows, exhibitions, seminars, show-rooms and some free events. Intends to help people to develop their individual style and attitude towards fashion. Every autumn presents an additional event Mados injekcija (Fashion Injection) - an upcoming talent program. No pets, punctuality.
  
  *[url=http://www.europosdiena.lt/]Europe Day[/url] Celebration dedicated to united Europe; a traditional Restaurant Fair "Taste Of Europe" ("Europos skonis") takes place on the main street Gediminas Avenue (Gedimino prospektas) stretching from Cathedral Sq towards Parliament for about 1km.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniusfestival.lt/]Vilnius Festival[/url] International festival of classical music, one of the most prestigious, solid and versatile events in Lithuania.
  
  *[url=http://www.kristupofestivaliai.lt/]The Christopher Summer Festival[/url] The largest summer music festival in Lithuania, various concert events take place in different spaces in Vilnius, also stretches to some other districts of the country.
  
  * Annual craft fair legally recognized as Lithuanian national heritage. Focus on the reconstruction of the late medieval and Renaissance crafts, arts and traditions of guilds. The initiator and main organizer of this event is the [url=http://www.amatugildija.lt/]Craft Guild (Amatų gildija)[/url], it also has a Ceramics Open Studio at S. Skapo St 3-34 which is open for public on a first Wednesday of every month and offer excursions, classes and workshops.
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniusfestivals.lt/EN/vilnius-city-fiesta/]Vilnius City Fiesta[/url] A wide range of attractive entertainments of all kinds: from pop, rock, electronic, jazz and world music to classical music and opera, film programmes, street theatre, fashion shows, carnivals and traditional craft and food fairs on the streets.
  
  *[url=http://www.fejerija.lt/]Vilniaus fejerija[/url] No pets allowed. Performances of pyrotechnic professionals.
  
  *[url=http://www.vdff.lt/]Vilnius Documentary Film Festival[/url] Largest international documentary film festival in the Baltic States, focusing on intellectual audience.
  
  *[url=http://www.sirenos.lt/]Sirenos[/url]
  
  *[url=http://www.vilniusjazz.lt/]Vilnius Jazz[/url] Founded in 1987, it remains an exceptional event in Lithuania, providing a broad perspective on contemporary trends in jazz from all over the world. Has earned a reputation of a radical avant-garde festival oriented towards novelty and limit-stretching creativity.
- Adventure activities
  
  [url=http://www.promosportas.lt/en/fun2go/kartodromas-fun2go-track/]Go Karts[/url] There are two tracks: open track at Saulėtekis district near the students camp, and the indoor track with battery powered karts in [url=http://www.panorama.lt/]Panorama Mall[/url] west of city business centre.
  
  *[url=http://www.ballooning.lt]Hot air balloon tour[/url] One of the favourite tourists' activities in Vilnius, interesting way of sightseeing.
  
  *[url=http://kariauktiras.lt/]Interactive Shooting Range[/url] Recreational shooting to the targets displayed on screen. Airsoft weapons are identical copies of combat arms, corresponding in size and weight. 6mm polymer shots. Entertainment is suitable for all, from children to elderly seniors.
  
  *
  :*[url=http://lazeriupoligonas.lt/]Lazerių poligonas[/url] Suitable for both children and adults. The weapons are exact copies of a corresponding weapon: visually identical (made in arms factory), weighs the same, shoots the same distance, included adequate gunshot audio. Also offer an outdoor laser strike entertainment. For individual players entertainment is organized in [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lazeri%C5%B3-poligonas/148741825334784?fref=ts]Facebook account[/url].
  :*[url=http://www.lazeriai.lt/]Lazeriai[/url] Darklight games. Suitable for both children and adults. Blasters (weapons) look similar to fiction weapons, weighs ~1kg.
  
  *[wiki=82a565e1321f949152e440e165003be1]Recreational shooting[/wiki], several places of different styles in different locations:
  :*[url=http://www.gelsauga.lt/saudykla-12]Gelsauga[/url] New indoor range of a Paramilitary Guard, open to all. Shooting distance 10-25m.
  :*[url=http://saudymoklubas.lt/index.php?cid=18]Šaudymo klubas[/url] By prior arrangement.
  :*[url=http://www.suvioakademija.lt/]Šūvio akademija[/url] Club of practical shooting sports. Also organize firing missions in the training grounds in accordance with the agreed script.
  
  *[url=http://www.supersegway.com/lt]Super Segway[/url] Segway tours around the main attractions of the Old Town, on your own or guided. There are no restrictions for using segway in public spaces, think of it as similar to cycling. Kids younger than 10 y.o. or kids who weigh less than 40kg are under parents responsibility. All riders under 16 years of age must use a protective helmet.
- Other activities
  
  [url=http://bc.lrytas.lt/]Lietuvos Rytas[/url] The city's main team is named after one of its sponsors, [url=http://www.lrytas.lt/]Lietuvos Rytas Newspaper[/url]. It uses [url=http://www.siemens-arena.com/]Siemens Arena[/url] for its home games in European competition, as well as high-demand domestic games, most notably the national derby against Žalgiris of [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki]. Other games are held at the adjacent Lietuvos Rytas Basketball Arena.
  
  *[url=http://www.opera.lt/]Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre[/url] Beautiful ornate building. Three or four weekly performances.
  
  *[url=http://www.okt.lt/]Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre (OKT)[/url] One of the most original modern theatres in Europe.
  
  *[url=http://www.rusudrama.lt/]Russian Drama Theatre[/url] The first permanent Russian theatre troupe was founded in December of 1864. During WWI, the troupe disbanded, and started working again only since 21 Sep 1946. In 1980 the theatre moved to the historic theatre building and remains here to date. Theatre pays great attention to young audience. In recent years works more closely with the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation.
  
  *[url=http://www.teatroarena.lt/]Teatro arena[/url] The large venue used as a theatre, dance hall, concert space, and sometimes for conferences and exhibitions.
  
  *[url=http://www.sveikasmiestas.lt/sveikatingumo-mankstos/]Free Tai Chi workouts near the White Bridge[/url] Also [url=http://www.vilnius-events.lt/en/events/tai-chi-workouts-for-seniors]Tai Chi Workouts for Seniors[/url] on M, W and F, and for everyone in various locations every weekend, details may vary, check out the updates on both official websites.
  
  * Studio is located in Vilnius Old Town. There you can get individually created tattoos by professional artists.
Learn

[url=http://www.vu.lt/en]Vilnius University[/url] Founded in 1579 by Grand Duke of Lithuania Stephen Báthory, it is one of the oldest Universities in [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Eastern Europe[/wiki].

*[url=http://www.vda.lt/]Vilnius Academy of Arts[/url]

*[url=http://lmta.lt/]Academy of Music and Theatre[/url] Provides educational strands at tertiary level in Music, Theatre, Audiovisual Art, and Art Studies.

*[url=http://www.mruni.eu/en]Mykolas Romeris University[/url]

*[url=http://www.ism.lt]ISM University of Management and Economics[/url] Courses lectured in English: International Project Management (6 ECTS) and International Business and Economics (6 ECTS).

*[url=http://vkk.lt/]Vilnius Cooperative College[/url] Has probably the best location of all the educational institutes in Vilnius as it is located right in the business center on the northern bank of the river Neris. The college has also very cheap accommodation building 20 m from the college (including guests rooms for visitors) and a good canteen (lunch for less than €3. Open for the public also. Discount for students).
Work

The average wage is around €670 a month. [url=http://sdw.ecb.europa.eu/quickview.do?SERIES_KEY=132.STS.M.LT.S.UNEH.RTT000.4.000]Lithuania's unemployment rate[/url] is comparable to the EU average.
Buy
ATMs are very common in Vilnius and most shops accept major credit cards.

Vilnius is famous for its amber, wool socks and hats and flaxware.

Upscale retailers present in Vilnius include Hugo Boss, Armani, Escada, Dolce & Gabbana, John Richmond, ZARA, United Colors of Benetton, and Mango. There are also some young local designer butiques in Stiklių street. Pilies street is where you can find tourist souvenirs.

Large supermarkets include: [url=http://www.maxima.lt/apie-imone/parduotuviu-tinklas/]Maxima[/url], [url=http://www.rimi.lt/parduotuves]Rimi[/url], [url=http://www.iki.lt/en.php/stores]Iki[/url] and [url=http://www.norfa.lt/en/stores/]Norfa[/url].
- Shopping Malls
  
  [url=http://www.akropolis.lt/index.php/akropoliai/vilniaus-akropolis/]Akropolis[/url] The name is a playful hint of a Greek citadel on a hill (in this case it tops a Šeškinė Hill) with an ironic reference to Acropolis of Athens as an extremely popular attraction.
  
  *[url=http://www.banginis.lt/]Banginis[/url] The shopping mall name means "Whale". Has the one of the largest stores of the construction, exterior and interior decoration materials, tourism equipment and electronics [url=http://www.senukai.lt/]Senukai[/url]. There are several other stores that can't be found in the centre, restaurant-tavern of Lithuanian cuisine [url=http://www.katpedele.lt]"Katpėdėlė"[/url], Wine Room [url=http://www.vynoteka.lt/en/kontaktai/]"Vynoteka"[/url] (has several Vynotekas in Vilnius and other cities) and a grocery store [url=http://www.iki.lt]"Iki"[/url].
  
  *[url=http://www.pceuropa.lt/]Europa[/url] The name refers to the opening date of 2004 when Lithuania joined EU, the square and all surrounding complex of buildings including the [url=http://www.europa.lt/]business centre tower[/url] was named after Europe to commemorate this event.
  
  *[url=http://www.helioscity.lt/]Helios City[/url] The name refers to the [url=http://www.helios.lt/]two apartment towers[/url] with the sun reflecting facades.
  
  *[url=http://www.ozas.lt/]Ozas[/url] The name means "Esker": the mall is built on [url=http://www.vilniusroute.lt/index.php/pageid/1090/objectid/596]Šeškinė Esker[/url] which stretches across the city from the east to the west along Ozas Street.
  
  *[url=http://www.panorama.lt/]Panorama[/url] The name refers to the view one can see from a third floor restaurant.
  
  *[url=http://www.parkasoutlet.lt/]Parkas Outlet[/url]
  
  *[url=http://www.vcup.lt/]VCUP[/url] Second oldest of the such kind of shopping centres in Vilnius, operates since 1974.
Eat
In addition to the restaurants listed below, almost all of the bars in Vilnius serve reasonably priced good quality food.
- Budget
  
  [url=http://agotosgrycia.lt/]Agotos gryčia[/url] A rustic oasis of traditional Lithuanian cuisine, surrounded with the concret blocks of flats and modern business buildings and offices. Five halls, TV screen. Take aways. Suitable for parties, banquets, buffet.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Dente/1095240197170554?sk=info&tab=overview]Al Dente[/url] Good quality and cheap breakfast and lunch in the city centre. Particularly convenient when visit the area near the Lithuanian parliament. Take aways. Daily lunch ~€2-5, lunch course ~€3-8.
  
  *[url=http://www.araratas.lt/]Ararat[/url] Armenian restaurant, Armenian food. Café. Offer food to the house service. Banquets, buffet for up to 500 people.
  
  * An eatery, the cheapest and unpretentious place to eat for locals working in vicinity.
  
  *[url=http://www.borsch.lt/]Борщ[/url] Ukrainian restaurant, genuine Ukrainian cuisine. Everything is simplier than expected. Borscht and dumplings are very/extremely good. The interior is eclectic, not designed specifically to reflect the Ukrainian spirit. Day lunch, business lunch (11:00-15:00) ~€4.50.
  
  *[url=http://www.briusly.lt/]Briusly[/url] Serves Asian, mostly Thai cuisine. As one can surmise, the place is named after Bruce Lee. Considered to be one of the most fashionable places of artistic youth. Middle-priced, but portions are generous. In the night turns to the club with lots of original cocktails.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/GeorgianBakery]Chačiapuri[/url] Authentic Georgian food, best khachapuries in town. The staff enthusiastically participates in all city fairs and holidays (note: not just major ones, but basically every one), have a stand in Cathedral square during Christmas, also have the stands in Halė Market and Gariūnai Business Park. Accept orders via phone and their Facebook account (click Užsisakyk čia).
  
  *[url=http://www.cili.lt/]Čili[/url] Chain of theme restaurants offering Lithuanian food, both contemporary and traditional, as well as some italian and asian food modified to meet Lithuanian taste.
  
  :*[url=http://www.cili.lt/pica/top/restoranai]Čili Pica[/url] Chain of restaurants offering pizza, pasta, salads, Lithuanian dumplings and pancakes. Offer food to the house service [url=https://1822.lt/]via the separate website[/url]. If you are after Italian or American pizza - this is a place to avoid because it serves only Lithuanian pizzas, as one can judge by the name of the restaurant (pronounce "chili pizza").
  
  :*[url=https://www.facebook.com/restoranas.forest]Forest[/url] Chain of steak and salad restaurants, menu varies according to the seasons (which are heavily pronounced in Lithuania), dishes are prepared from the carefully selected products that come from trusted farmers. Restaurant concept is reflected by three-fold nutritional formula: fresh, seasonal, grown by local farmers.
  
  :*[url=https://www.facebook.com/restoranas.soya]Soya[/url] Chain of asian fusion restaurants.
  
  *[url=http://www.jammi.lt/]Jammi[/url] Chain of kebab shops that offers very good value. [url=http://www.jammi.lt/en/catalog/25]Menu of "Kebabai" at Kalvarijų St[/url], works 24 hr every day.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/kaskasbaras]Kas Kas[/url] Lunch, dinner, drinks, takeaway. Has a TV screen for major sport events (especially basketball) and such. Has a cocktail bar. In the night turns to the club.
  
  *[url=http://www.kinupatiekalai.lt/]Kinų rožė[/url] A chain of Chinese restaurants.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/lelekorestoranas]Leleko[/url] Ukrainian restaurant, Ukrainian cuisine. Relatively simple, but decent restaurant. Ukrainian meals are good. Has a decent and very popular outdoor terrace (only in summer). Several metres to the city prison or similar distance to the Parliament, out of curiosity.
  
  *[url=http://www.maxima.lt/]Maxima[/url] The largest Lithuanian supermarket chain. Sells prepared food.
  
  *[url=http://www.radharane.lt/meniu/]RadhaRane[/url] Especially for vegetarians. Menu has Indian-style entrees, fragrant rice and bread. Also for a smaller bite, they have baked samosas.
  
  *[url=http://www.rawraw.lt]Raw Raw[/url] Raw food, no traditional Lithuanian dishes. Mostly thermally unprocessed food and a couple of warm dishes. Freshly squeezed juice, smoothies, lemonade. Hot drinks: tea, coffee, flavored acorn coffee.
  
  *[url=http://www.woktowalk.com/find/lithuania/vilniaus-st-19]Wok to Walk[/url] A famous Wok to Walk franchise in Vilnius. More like €6 for rice, sauce, vegetable/meat selection and drink.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/yucatan.restoranas]Yucatan[/url] Mexican restaurant, calm and convenient location. Tacos, mezcal, cerveza, baile.
- Mid-range
  
  [url=http://amatininkai.lt/]Amatininkų užeiga[/url] Lithuanian and international food. One of the five longest-running authentic restaurants in Vilnius Old Town.
  
  *[url=http://www.baltidrambliai.lt]Balti Drambliai[/url] Cozy vegetarian-vegan cafe, world/reggae music, live concerts in the evenings.
  
  *[url=http://www.basilico-pica.lt/]Basilico[/url] Italian restaurant with wood-fired oven and great pizzas for incredibly good prices. Has a play area for children, also offers children's birthday celebration program "Excursion To The Kitchen".
  
  *[url=http://www.cozy.lt]Cozy[/url] Cafe-restaurant, established in 2004. Downstairs there is a Nińo Tapas Bar, listed below at the "Bars" section.
  
  *[url=http://www.fortas.eu/]Fortas, restoranų grupė[/url] First restaurant opened in 1996 on Algirdas street 17 (still operates), since 2003 began to focus on traditional Lithuanian food and culinary heritage. Now owns three thematic chains.
  :*[url=http://www.fortas.eu/main.php?lang=eng&link=restoranas]Fortas[/url] Pub-style restaurant, Western and Eastern European food.
  :*[url=http://fortodvaras.lt/]Forto Dvaras[/url] Traditional Lithuanian cuisine, meals by ethnographic regions of Lithuania; organize Lithuanian meal tasting sessions.
  :*[url=http://www.terrazza.lt/]Terazza restoranas[/url] Popular for private parties and celebrations, has special proposals for large groups of tourists.Bilingual [url=http://www.terrazza.lt/meniu2014/index.html]menu for meals[/url] and [url=http://www.terrazza.lt/imgpsl/meniu_vynas2014/index.html]menu for drinks[/url] on their Lithuanian website.
  
  *[url=http://www.inthekitchen.lt/]Kitchen[/url] Cozy lithuanian place to have a diner with friends, not focused on tourists though foreigners are welcome too.
  
  *[url=http://www.kukumuku.lt/]Kuku muku[/url] Family style restaurant for parents with kids. Has a special menu for allergic children. Takeaways, outdoor seating.
  
  * [url=http://www.laprovence.lt/]La Provence[/url] Operates since 2001. Mediterranean food. House specials include roebuck with cherry sauce.
  
  * [url=http://meniu.delfi.lt/les-amis]Les Amis[/url] Family-run French restaurant with fresh food. Day lunch, takeaways. Suitable for parties, banquets. Capacity up to 40 people.
  
  *[url=http://www.manoguru.lt/]Mano Guru[/url] A salad bar. All of the staff are former drug addicts. Fresh food. No alcohol. Food is mostly vegetarian.
  
  *[url=http://www.marceliukeskletis.lt/]Marceliukės klėtis[/url] Hearty portions of traditional Lithuanian food.
  
  * [url=http://www.medziotoju-restoranas.lt/]Medžiotojų restoranas[/url] Operates since 1971. Game dishes, broth, beer, strong drinks.
  
  *[url=http://www.vapiano.lt]Vapiano[/url] Italian style, fast casual restaurant, 240 seats total. Tasty salads, a la carte pastas and pizzas are made in front of the guest.
  
  *[url=http://www.vandensmalunas.lt/]Verkių vandens malūnas[/url] Water-mill operated until 1975. Burned down in 1984. After the reconstruction in 1999 opened as a restaurant. European cuisine. Features the interwar Lithuanian cuisine.
  
  *[url=http://www.vinchenso.lt/]Vinchenso Mimoza[/url] Contemporary asian cuisine, some modified lithuanian meals, wine.
  
  *[url=http://www.zemaiciai.lt/pictures_lt.html]Žemaičiai[/url] Lithuanian beer and traditional food from western Lithuania. One of the five longest-running authentic restaurants in Vilnius Old Town.
  
  *[url=http://www.zoesbargrill.com/]Zoe's Bar & Grill[/url] Great Thai food, salads, soups, and cocktails.
- Splurge
  
  [url=http://www.aularestoranas.lt/]Aula[/url] Beer restaurant, the name means "University State Room". Offers traditional food of old preserved Lithuanian cuisine. Summer terrace. Live Jazz/blues music.
  
  *[url=http://www.balzac.lt/]Balzac[/url] Traditional French cuisine, magnificently executed, great atmosphere.
  
  *[url=http://www.belmontas.lt/en]Belmontas[/url] Folk-themed eateries near an old French mill and beautiful waterfall. Beautiful setting popular for weddings. A 10 min drive by car or taxi from the centre of Vilnius.
  
  *[url=http://www.bistro18.lt/]Bistro 18[/url] Small restaurant and wine bar with good selection of cuisine.
  
  *[url=http://www.cagin.lt/index_en.php]Čagino[/url] Named after the famous Russian architect Nikolay Chagin who lived in the house that was there prior to recent building was constructed. Vegetable, groats and farinaceous dishes, dumplings and pelmeni, desserts, Russian drinks. Live Russian music played on a guitar.
  
  * [url=http://www.antonio.lt/]Da Antonio[/url] Excellent Italian food, more upscale than Čili Pica.
  
  * [url=http://www.atrium.lt/en/restoranas.php]El Gaucho Sano[/url] Argentinian-style food (lots of meat) in a a spacious restaurant. Good service.
  
  * [url=http://www.idabasar.lt/]Ida Basar[/url] Specializes in 14-18 century noble cuisine of Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Has eight halls and a culinary heritage museum with about 6,000 exhibits.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/lapergolavilnius]La Pergola[/url] [url=http://www.grotthusshotel.com/uploads/Vynu%20korta%202013%2001%2030.pdf]Downloadable wine menu[/url]. Online [url=http://www.grotthusshotel.com/index.php?page=restorano-rezervacija]rezervation[/url]. Favorite place for luxury wedding celebrations, official institution banquets, business meetings and other events.
  
  *[url=http://www.lokys.lt]Lokys[/url] Medieval restaurant, famous for its Gothic cellars. Specializes in medieval and hunters meals, offers some vegetarian food. Beer, wines, cocktails. One of the five longest-running authentic restaurants in Vilnius Old Town. [url=http://www.lokys.lt/en/reserve]Reservation form[/url] on their web site.
  
  * [url=http://www.markusirko.lt/en.php]Markus ir Ko[/url] Great steaks and live music.
  
  *[url=http://www.medininkai.lt/]Medininkai[/url] Lithuanian fusion cuisine. Restaurant operates since 1974, when restoration of the building unveiled the 16th century sgraffito on the facade (scarce technique in Lithuania) which immediately became one of the most famous landmarks of the Old Town. Has a summer courtyard and a Wine Cellar in the authentic vaulted Gothic cellar. One of the five longest-running authentic restaurants in Vilnius Old Town.
  
  *[url=http://narutis.com/lt/narutis-restoranas/rusio-restoranas/]Narutis Cellar Restaurant[/url] Eastern European food.
  
  *[url=http://www.stikliaihotel.lt/en/dining/]Stikliai[/url] Lithuanian and French cuisine. The restaurant is set in the hotel's interior courtyard. It was opened long before the hotel was established and is one of the five longest-running authentic restaurants in Vilnius Old Town.
  
  *[url=http://www.verkiai.lt/]Verkių restoranas[/url] Feasts, banquets a la carte, fourschettes, seminars and conferences. Can serve up to 1000 persons.
  
  *[url=http://www.buntegans.lt/]Vokiečių restoranas[/url] German style restaurant, authentic German dishes (among others - high quality beef steak, lamb, game, fresh seafood), German beer and wine.
Drink
Drink carefully as most bars will politely ask you to leave if they notice that you appear drunk (staggering, yelling, grabbing strangers). Falling asleep in bars is not tolerated. If you break a glass, many places will expect to be repaid for it on the spot but it's usually a very reasonable price.

Smoking is banned in all public places. However, a number of nightclubs have internal smoke rooms; the ventilation can be of variable quality. If you leave a club to smoke outside, make sure you get stamped and get eye contact from the bouncers so you won't have problems getting back in. It can be a good idea to show the bouncer your cigarette or cigarette packet, before exiting the premises.
- Clubs
  
  [url=http://www.bix.lt/]BIX[/url] Operates since 1995. Tarantino-style bar founded by the Lithuanian rock band of the same name. Live rock/hardcore/metal bands on Friday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, and rock music (all the time) on the dance floor, made in the vault. Nice food and drinks!
  
  * [url=http://www.brodvejus.lt/]Brodvėjus[/url] Cozy bar/nightclub, playing mostly pop music. Popular among both tourists and locals. Courteous staff.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocainn-Nightclub/235982473131307]Coca Inn[/url] Has 3 halls: Lounge Hall with a "Shot bar", Calm Hall with a deluxe "Cigar Room" on the side, and the Grand Hall with a grand bar. Dress code trendy everyday.
  
  * [url=http://www.disco311.lt/]Disco331 Buddha[/url] Cocktail Bar/Night Club with a two-meter tall Buddha statue, which stands in the centre of the bar. One of the largest clubs in Vilnius, capacity up to 800 people. Despite good "face control", often is very crowded.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/ClubEXIT]Exit[/url] EDM and house music.
  
  * [url=http://www.forumpalace.lt/lt#/laisvalaikis/galaxy]Galaxy[/url] Youths, techno music night club.
  
  * [url=http://www.havanasocialclub.lt/]Havana Social Club[/url]
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kultūros-baras-Kablys/429569763749644]Kablys[/url] Famous, almost a cult place, The Hook, or Kablys in Lithuanian. A large multifunctional recreational space, total area 3,000m². Four halls, up to 1,000 visitors. Largest indoor skate park. Subculture, underground.
  
  * [url=http://www.lindyhop.lt/]Lindyhop.lt Klubas[/url] The coolest and oldest Lindy Hop club in Lithuania.
  
  * [url=http://menufabrikas.lt/]Loftas (Menų fabrikas)[/url] Big and trendy place for big events.
  
  * [url=http://www.mensfactory.lt/]Men's Factory[/url] Gay-oriented venue, also attracts a heterosexual clientele.
  
  * [url=http://www.metroclub.lt/]Metro[/url] Heavy Rock and Underground music club. Up-to-date information is provided on their social website. Free billiard; beer and other strong drinks for affordable price.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/mojitonaktys]Mojito naktys[/url] Fun place with dance music in the centre of Old Town; dress code - "trendy everyday". Has 2 halls, capacity up to 200 people.
  
  * [url=http://www.newyorkclub.lt/]New York Club[/url] Performances, concerts, cultural projects. Private parties and entertainments, business parties, family parties, seminars and conferences. Personal menus.
  
  * [url=http://www.opiumclub.lt/]Opium[/url] Electronic dance music, local and international djs.
  
  * [url=http://www.pabolatino.lt/]Pabo Latino[/url] Latin American cocktail bar-club, passionate and friendly place. Has 190 seats total, 3 halls, 2 bars, a large outdoor terrace in summer. Entrance is permitted from the age of 21, strict face control.
  
  * [url=https://www.facebook.com/POSHklubas]Posh[/url] Pamėnkalnio St 7 / A. Stulginskio St 8 (Several metres south of Gediminas Ave (in the middle), within premises of [url=http://www.nesepb.lt/]Nesė Pramogų Bankas[/url])Cocktail Club, dressy clientele, posh place.
  
  * [url=http://www.salentodiscopub.com/]Salento DiscoPub[/url] The only club open every night in Vilnius. International and friendly atmosphere, definitely a good place to party until late. Good hits music mixed by local and international djs. The most popular place between Erasmus Students.
  
  * [url=http://www.sohoclub.lt/]Soho Club[/url] Popular with all sections of the LGBT community.
  
  * [url=http://www.tamstaclub.lt/]Tamsta[/url] Prominent live music club, 180 seated places, can accommodate 350 people total. Persons under 18 year of age are admitted to the club only with parent escort.
- Bars
  
  [url=https://www.facebook.com/alaus.kolonele]Alaus kolonėlė[/url] Small pub with both some raw Lithuanian farmhouse ale of smaller breweries and some world famous brands, and no cousine - just some snacks. The beer is good, as well as snacks.
  
  *[url=http://www.alausnamai.lt/]Alaus namai[/url] Big saloon type bar in a cellar. Specializes in draft beer and Lithuanian farmhouse ale commercially made by small breweries in the countryside, offer about 18 brands. Most of beers are unfiltered. Has also all main Lithuanian traditional strong drinks and Lithuanian cider on draft. The bar has an outdoor seating in warm season. Also offer regular lunch, takeaways.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/alausstudija]Alaus studija[/url] Set in a historical building originally built in 1875 as a Tsarist Russia army canteen; authentic floors, windows, doors and columns still in tact. Focus on world famous and best beer brands right from the keg. Nice burgers, hot dogs, German snacks. Day lunch, outdoor seating in summer.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/bar.alchemikas]Alchemikas[/url] Cocktail bar, especially suitable for private parties. Vintage and classic cocktails. Slightly surrealistic interior. No pets allowed, no live music.
  
  *[url=http://www.apuokas-darts.lt/]Apuokas[/url] One of the cheapest but still qualitative bar in the Old Town, a division of "Apuokas" Dart Club (contacts: apuokas.darts@gmail.com). Mostly famous as the gathering place for local underground people. May look scary, but perfectly safe, though it also depends. Recommended dish - čenachai and darts, if not drunk (tournaments on Sundays since 13:00). The bar has rather long history, it was established in a then newly restored building and had a name "Pelėda" (Owl). The cellars were flooded up soon after, the bar was closed but maintained good memories and reputation among Vilnius residents, former students and artists in particular. Finally the Owl revived as an Eagle-Owl. Prices: draft beer "Švyturio Extra" 6 LTL, beers "Baltas", "Baltijos", "Utena" - 6 LTL, the Bar-Beer "Apuokas" 4 LTL.
  
  *[url=http://www.artistai.lt/]Artistai[/url] The large popular courtyard is a great place to relax and watch the sunset. Friendly service. Rock music.
  
  *[url=http://www.bambalyne.lt/]Bambalynė[/url] Located in a hidden underground cellar, this bar specializes in rare beers and meats from the Lithuanian countryside. Great atmosphere and cheap prices!
  
  *[url=http://www.busitrecias.lt]Būsi Trečias[/url] The first bar/pub, which started to brew its own beer in Vilnius. Beside lager type beer, they brew dark black beer and also make various beer cocktails. Besides its main attraction beer, there are some good food. The food prices are rather low. Good place for communication.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/cactusbaras]Cactus[/url] Pub, Tequila bar & grill, and a regular restaurant at a daytime. Tucked away in the alleys of the Old Town. A warm, cozy atmosphere, great food. Serves exotic dishes such as crocodile, shark, and pheasant.
  
  *[url=http://www.meatloverspub.lt/]Meat Lovers Pub[/url] Real meat, proper burgers, draft beer, correct cocktails, such like B-52 and B-57. Two halls, live music, TV screen. Has a paid parking. In 2016 there should be a 10 year anniversary celebration.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/mrpubas]Mr. Pub[/url] A simple beer bar, very suitable for beer lovers.
  
  *[url=https://lt-lt.facebook.com/muzikosrusys]Muzikos rūsys[/url] Beer Pong tournaments and Battle of Mind during certain hours. Live music, other entertainment. Strong drinks, of course. Admission only for the persons from 18 years of age. Strict face control. Table bookings are accepted only in the bar itself, no calls.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/mojitos.cuban.cocktail.bar]Mojitos - Cuban Cocktail Bar[/url] Lunch, dinner, drinks. Cuban cuisine. Cuban rum cocktails, several types of Mojito cocktail, also a genuine Cuban mojito.
  
  *[url=http://www.ninobaras.lt]Nińo[/url] The bar downstairs in 1536 cellar. Tapas, beer, wine and cocktails.
  
  *[url=http://pogo.lt/vilnius]Pogo[/url] Rock music, friendly staff, live concerts, happy hours and cheap prices. Best place for those who love alternative music and good company.
  
  *[url=http://www.savaskampas.lt/]Savas kampas[/url] Cozy, friendly and always welcome place. In the summer,there is also a terrace to enjoy warm evenings.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/shimaisushi/info]Shimai[/url] Sushi Bar. Has outdoor terrace in summer.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/universitetopub]Universiteto Pub[/url] Pub, Bar. Nice decorations, good food.
- Cafes
  
  In both Old Town and the Centre there are plenty of cafés. You simply can walk and choose the one you like or ignore if not in mood, not much effort is needed. There are chains of coffee shops, such like [url=http://www.coffee-inn.lt/]Coffee-Inn[/url] (15 points in Vilnius, among them some 6 on the main streets of the Old Town, some another 6 in Gediminas Ave, the Centre), [url=http://www.ajsokoladas.lt/]AJ Šokoladas (AJ Chocolate)[/url] or [url=http://www.svieziakava.lt/]Šviežia kava (Fresh Coffee)[/url] and you can easily find them without a guidance. They are not listed below, cafes within the shopping malls are not listed either.
  
  Most of proper cafés are designed like little fancy restaurants that operate like budget eateries in daytime and turn to something like a cross between bistrò and restaurant in the evening. Vilnius stretches further beyond the Old Town and the Centre, and there is also no shortage of cafés. If you need to find some cosy or just different place to rest or eat, the following list may be useful.
  
  *[url=http://kavinebuga.lt/]Buga[/url] Does not use semi-finished products. Hot chicken with chanterelles, hand-made dumplings, fresh kybyns, pizzas, carp steak "Ežys" ("Hedgehog"). Live music every Friday and sometimes on Saturday. Downloadable [url=http://kavinebuga.lt/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HHH-valgiarastis-angl_-buga-2014_10_27-_doc-sutvarkytas1.pdf]price list[/url], almost entirely bilingual (LT+EN), prices in both LTL and €.
  
  *[url=http://www.cat-cafe.lt/]Cat Café[/url] Respect the rules and cats, or in other words - not for those who want to make fun of cats.
  
  *[url=http://www.chaika.lt]Chaika[/url] Universally cozy café; the interior is contemporary but designed in 70s style, it is Vilnius’s seventies. Many authentic items from soviet times cause cheerful memories of childhood for the local visitors. Café’s Russian name, spelt in English manner, in this case is a pun with several layers of meaning visible only for locals - they would tell you a lot. Variety of tea and coffee; of course Soviet times tea served in Soviet times style is available. Has 2 halls, capacity up to 16 people.
  
  *[url=http://www.dangiskimigdolai.com/]Dangiški migdolai[/url] Cafe-bakery. All meals, mayonnaise or tomato sauce, cakes and sweets are made at the spot. Accept orders: cakes, snacks, fancy lunch, champagne ice cream and other sweets and delicacies.
  
  *[url=http://barasfabai.lt/]Fabai[/url] Styled like a countryside tavern, has 5 halls: roaster, ballroom, bar, and 2 billiard halls. European and Caucasus cuisine.
  
  *[url=http://www.fejukepyklele.lt/]Fėjų kepyklėlė[/url] Puff pastries, yeast dough buns, snacks, pizza, several kinds of kybyns, cookies, hot and cold drinks, ice cream, milk cocktails. Traditional menu of Lithuanian fairies. Cappuccino is almost the best in town.
  
  *[url=http://www.ibrahim.lt/restoranas]Ibrahim[/url] Offer some authentic Turkish drinks: Ayran, Sahleb, Salgam Suyu, Cola turka, Turkish tea. Organize parties (up to 60 persons), buffet (up to 80 persons). Terrace, capacity up to 24 people.
  
  *[url=http://www.meniu.lt/en/lazdynu-zibute]Lazdynų žibutė[/url] Operates since 1969, never was closed. Has 3 halls. TV screen, fireplace, sauna. Day lunch 10:00-16:00. Suitable for seminars, conferences. Most popular speciality - Roast Chicken “Žibutė” (“Kidneywort”), several Lithuanian “vintage” dishes, such like rolls with mushroom sauce, herring tower “Metropolis”, and “Karališkasis tortas” (“Royal Cake”) for special occasions.
  
  *[url=http://www.mazojiragaine.lt/]Mažoji Ragainė[/url] Café-bar, a division of culinary-confectionery company. Has a confectionery shop next door, also has another shop at Žukausko St 26 in Northern Town (Šiaurės miestelis), Žirmūnai district. Apart from a large variety of cakes and pastries offers ~100 kinds of salads, homemade dumplings with various fillings, cold snacks and hot meals.
  
  *[url=http://www.meniu.lt/en/molinis-asotis-vilnius]Molinis ąsotis[/url] Café-bar. Has a large TV screen and a 2,000 clay pitchers collection.
  
  *[url=http://www.meniu.lt/en/pas-meta]Pas Metą[/url] Lithuanian cuisine; fresh juice, Lithuanian beer, also a Belgian beer Grimbergen; take-away food. Has a separate hall (up to 24 people) for the business and family events.
  
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pilies-Kepykl%C4%97l%C4%97/110724092337300]Pilies kepyklėlė[/url] Old time’s Ice Cream House; converted to a café-bakery, as the new owners had idea to bake the buns and serve them with a milk. During the restoration of the interior were uncovered excellent arches, this alone made the café very popular among locals. Assortment soon has become very rich: different types of cakes, cookies, sweets, curd desserts. The most popular are “Trapusis vyšnių pyragas” (Brittle Cherry Cake) and a “Karališkasis tortas” (Royal Cake), coffee of course. Also offer steaks, crepes, soups, salads. Has an outdoor tarrace in summer.
  
  *[url=http://www.pinavija.lt/]Pinavija[/url] Café-bakery. Very popular place, especially during lunch time, so if you need everything quickly, think twice. A large selection of all kinds of sweets, cakes, traditional pies, kybyns, bouillon and lithuanian specialties.
  
  *[url=http://www.meniu.lt/en/prie-neries]Prie Neries[/url] Relatively remote location, easily accessible, good view through the large windows. Almost perfect place for business lunch, banquet or a private party for up to 80 people. Has 2 halls (spacious ballroom), sauna, outdoor café.
  
  *[url=http://www.sakwa.lt/]Sakwa[/url] Café in the new two-storey building with an attic, retro styled like a suburban house. Lithuanian, Polish and European cuisine. Day lunch 11:00-15:00 ~€4-10; [url=http://meniu.delfi.lt/downloads/valgiarasciai/Sakwa_meniu.pdf]bilingual menu with the prices[/url] can be downloaded (PDF).
  
  *[url=http://jogosmityba.lt/]Vegafé[/url] Two vegetarian cafes: Totorių St 3 (Centre, close to Gediminas Ave, within premises of [url=http://www.ananda.lt/]Ananda Yoga House[/url]) and Augustijonų St 2-3/ Savičiaus St 13 (Old Town, close to Town Hall square - west of square towards Bokšto St, within premises of [url=http://www.mairamyoga.lt/en/yoga-ashram-contacts]yoga ashram[/url]) Vegetarian meals from natural products, adhered principles of ayurvedic food production. Represent lacto-vegetarian nutrition system. No microwave.
  
  *[url=http://www.visavis.lt/]Vis-a-Vis[/url] Has 3 halls and bar.
  
  * A cozy café-bar that often change its name, style and owners but always is commonly known by the White Bridge name. Very convenient location in the centre, has an outdoor seating during warm season. Surrounding meadows are used for hot-air balloon take off if the wind is suitable.
  
  *[url=http://www.zaliasisbambukas.lt/]Žaliasis bambukas[/url] Vegetarian and vegan café. Menu: five grain soup, kus-kus with vegetables and seeds, baked pumpkin, apple chutney, cake, thyme tea. Take away food: samosas with vegetable, apple, cottage cheese or caramel fillings; homemade unleavened bread, non-alcoholic wine, melted butter ghee.
Sleep
- Budget
  
  [url=http://www.domusmaria.lt]Domus Maria[/url] Unique and popular guesthouse within a monastery.
  *[url=http://www.downtownforest.lt/]Downtown Forest Hostel & Camping[/url] Set in a green area of Vilnia river valley (street name Paupio means "along the river"), still within the Old Town district limits, hence the hostel name. Fresh tea and coffee for free every morning. Self-service fridge 24/7. A camp site area in the courtyard, surrounded with greenery (15 tent spots).
  *[url=http://www.filaretaihostel.com]Filaretai Hostel[/url] Chilled out place.
  *[url=http://www.hostelgate.lt/]HostelGate[/url] Small hostel (formerly Vilnius Backpackers). Free wi-fi and internet, free tea and coffee, free parking.
  *[url=http://www.hostelsvilnius.lt/]Hostel Vilnius[/url] Superb location near the bus station, several metres to the Old Town boundary which is marked by Pylimo Street. Less than 1 bus stop ride from the train/bus stations, 5-10 min ride by trolley to the centre. Booking online via [url=http://www.hostelsvilnius.lt/Prices-and-Booking-706.html]their website form[/url].
  *[url=http://jimmyjumpshouse.com/]Jimmy Jumps House[/url] No credit cards.
  *[url=http://vilnius21.lt/jnnjaunimosveciunamaiviesbutis-m9447.html]JNN Guesthouse[/url] Normal place for it is value. Location depends: away from downtown noise and still within walking distance from it. Wi-Fi, pets allowed, no smoking, gay friendly.
  *[url=http://www.litinterp.com/]Litinterp Guesthouse Vilnius[/url] Located inside a historic building on one of Old Town’s prettiest streets. Facilities are basic but more than ample, with options for everybody from single guests to families. There's a choice of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities, plus all rooms have access to small kitchens.
  *[url=http://www.lha.lt/oth_en]Old Town Hostel[/url] Helpful staff and good common space and kitchen with computers and wi-fi.
  *[url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/POGO-hostel/299182883455629/]Pogo Hostel[/url] Unique for it's interior and cozyness. You will find foosball table, PS2 console and many other activities. Included in price: linen, towel, free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, kitchen services, lockers, free maps.
  *[url=http://vilniusguesthouse.com/]Vilnius Guesthouse[/url]
  *[url=http://www.palermoerasmuslife.net/erasmus-vilnius/vilnius-apartments/]Vilnius apartments[/url] Great rooms for students in different locations, only 10 € per day all included. A great deal.
- Mid-range
  
  [url=http://www.airinn.lt/]Air Inn Vilnius[/url] 115 modern spacious rooms, free PC in lobby area , restaurant, morning wake-up service, convenient location.
  
  *[url=http://www.ambassador.lt/]Ambassador Hotel[/url] Under reconstruction until 1 May 2015.
  
  *[url=http://www.apia.lt]Apia Hotel[/url] 12-room 3-star hotel. Satelite TV, free Wi-Fi and the land phone.
  
  *[url=http://www.cityhotels.lt/]City Hotels[/url] Two separate hotels, owned by “Ogmios grupė”:
  :*[url=http://www.cityhotels.lt/algirdas/]Algirdas[/url] Three-star hotel in a historical building, with a new Scandinavian style interior. Free Wi-Fi.
  :*[url=http://www.cityhotels.lt/rudninkai/]Rūdninkai[/url] Small, cozy 3-star hotel in the historical building (fully renovated in 2014, modern interior), located at the edge of the Old Town by the remains of the city defensive wall (it merges with one of the hotel's walls and encircles the back yard). Deluxe and superior rooms are equipped with electric kettle, coffee and tea; apartments are equipped with mini kitchen. Free Wi-Fi, mini-bar, safe, TV with satellite programs in several languages, SPA centre, jacuzzi and sauna.
  
  *[url=http://www.mikotelgroup.com/en/comfort]Comfort Vilnius Hotel[/url] 57 room hotel. Also has 2 well equipped conference halls.
  
  *[url=http://www.ecotel.lt]Ecotel Vilnius[/url] 166 room hotel that occupies a former shoe factory building. Located in the area which was an edge of suburban residential colony built at the turn of the 20th century, now declared a local urban monument. Hotel itself and a few next-door buildings fill the space caused by the bombing during WWII. 10min walk to everything. Has a conference hall and 3 meeting rooms that can receive up to 100 guests at one time. Buffet breakfast 07:00-10:00, lobby bar 10:00-22:00.
  
  *[url=http://www.embassyhotel.lt]Embassy Hotel Balatonas[/url] 28-room Hungarian-owned hotel near the embassies. Popular among eastern European businessmen. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, cable TV, free high-speed internet access, air conditioning and optional individual safe-boxes.
  
  *[url=http://www.groupeuropa.com/hotels_europa_stay/]Europa Hotels[/url] Operates 3 hotels in Vilnius - a 2 star, 3 star, and 4 star.
  
  *[url=http://www.europolis.lt/]Hotel Vilnius Europolis[/url] 26-room hotel in Vilnius offering free parking, wireless internet (all rooms), cafe and outdoor summer terrace. Located in a renovated business block, which originally was constructed in 1936 as a largest radio engineering plant “Elektrit”. Out of curiosity: during soviet times it was converted into a well known top-sectret military enterprise called “PO Box 555” (or “Three Fives” for short) which manufactured various devices used in radio electronics.
  
  * 8-room family-run guesthouse popular with American and Canadian tourists. Nice artwork.
  
  * Hostel style bed-and-breakfast within walking distance of the bus and train station in Old Town. In-room breakfast, wireless internet, free parking, and satellite TV are all provided. Old Market also rents flats for short-term stays. Discounts for winter stays. Staff is friendly and helpful.
  
  * 48-room hotel. Sauna and fitness center. Popular among politicians for its location near parliament.
- Splurge
  
  [url=http://www.hoteltilto.com]Hotel Tilto[/url] Irish-owned hotel in the centre. The 3-storey hotel features 35 fully equipped rooms, a cosy restaurant, and a leisure centre. In 2009 won the most hospitable hotel in Vilnius award.
  
  *[url=http://www.mabre.lt/]Mabre Residence Hotel[/url] This 40 room hotel occupies a building that in 1506 was the residence of the local Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church. Later the building was used for various purposes, rebuilt several times and left abandoned, while and eventually properly restored in 1995. High walls give it an exclusive feel. Sauna, fitness center, and pool. Wi-fi in rooms. The Steakhouse Hazienda is located in the hotel.
  
  *[url=http://www.neringahotel.com/]Neringa[/url] 60-room hotel. Foreign magazines, beautiful flowers, relaxation area with sauna (€10) and pool, fitness center, wi-fi, bar. Breakfast included. Famous cult restaurant Neringa in the same building has a separate entrance from the street and the outdoor terrace in summer season.
  
  *[url=http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-5209-novotel-vilnius-centre/index.shtml]Novotel Vilnius Centre[/url] Very popular 159 room hotel opened in 2003. Tall building located near old town.
  
  *[url=http://www.radissonblu.com/lietuvahotel-vilnius]Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva[/url] 291-room hotel. High-rise building, designed in Functionalism style in 1963, reconstructed in 2003. Queen Elizabeth II chose to stay at this hotel during her visit. Popular for conferences. The even-numbered rooms offer great views of old town, also from top-floor 'Skybar'.
  
  *[url=http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-vilnius/]Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel[/url] Luxury hotel in the historic building, constructed in 15-16 centuries, reconstructed in 17-18 centuries, styled in Neo-Baroque manner in 1901 by architect August Klein. President Bush and Prince Charles have enjoyed the great service offered here. Private saunas are offered in some rooms.
  
  * 55-room hotel. Wi-fi in all rooms and areas, including outdoor bar.
  
  * 31-room boutique English country-style hotel in the midle on the old town. Rooms are named after famous writers and books of that writer are inside each room. Nice views of nearby landmarks. Free Wi-fi and parking. Very good 'a la carte' menu breakfast included.
  
  *[url=http://www.hotelsarunas.lt/]Šarūnas Hotel[/url] 54-room hotel owned by and named after a Vilnius basketball star. Bar "Stars & Legends", VIP sauna & banqueting hall, fitness centre, and laundry services.
Contact
- Land line phone
  
  The Vilnius (both town and the district) phone code is 5 and the seven digit local subscriber number.
- Wi-fi
  
  There are abundant free wi-fi hotspots all over the city, including Gediminas Ave (Gedimino prospektas), Vokiečių St (Vokiečių gatvė), Pilies St (Pilies gatvė), Cathedral Square and Town Hall Square. Free wi-fi is also available in some restaurants.
- Internet terminals
  
  Internet cafes has essentially disappeared in Vilnius. Some that are still left may be closed in the near future. The following offer access to a computer:
  
  *[url=http://mokymai.penki.lt/Interneto-kavine/]Despina[/url] (within premises of [url=http://mokymai.penki.lt/]Mokymo centras - Teaching Centre[/url] Cozy place to check your e-mails, chat, talk via Skype, learn and work.
  
  *[url=http://www.senora.lt/paslaugos/internetas/]Senoji raštinė[/url] Shop of stationery and office products and services. Offer internet access as a part of office services: to receive and send e-mail, print, burn a CD or DVD.
- Postal service
  
  [url=http://www.post.lt]Vilniaus centrinis paštas[/url] All postal services, money orders, Western Union money transfers.
  
  * In addition, every district has two or three local post offices ("Pašto poskyris" - "Post subdivision") which provides delivery service according to street address in the assigned area; also provides all regular postal services.
  
  * The number of post boxes was reduced since 2011, now there are about 150 post boxes evenly spread throughout the city.
Stay safe

Vilnius is a relatively safe city; however, crimes do occur. Use typical common sense.

Try and walk with a confidence and never look lost.

The area around the central train station is particularly dodgy and frequented by prostitutes and their clients. Being drunk and acting obviously foreign in the middle of the night is a bad idea. If you have traveled from out of town to visit a nightclub or other venue, take taxis to and from your venue, and on return to the railway station remain in the ticket hall, which is patrolled by security guards.

It is recommended not to enter South Vilnius suburbs, including Naujininkai and Kirtimai, especially at night, as well as some parts of Šnipiškės which are located any deeper than its business district.

Taxis in tourist areas can overcharge 3 times the normal rate.
Cope
- Media
  
  [url=http://en.delfi.lt/]DELFI by The Lithuania Tribune[/url] The Lithuania Tribune is an online news portal providing news about Lithuania in English and Mandarin. It caters to foreigners with business and diplomatic interests in Lithuania, as well as the Lithuanian diaspora.
- Emergency number
  
  Similarly to the rest of Europe, the emergency number is 112, it would work for free even when roaming (even in a phone without a sim!)
- Left luggage
  
  The coin-operated baggage lockers in the cellar of the railway station are a secure place to store bags and other items for 3 LTL per day. Ensure that nobody is around when you are getting the receipt, because there are thieves who pretend to be station staff.
- Medical help
  
  [url=http://eyes.lt/]Eye Surgery Clinic[/url] [url=http://eyes.lt/en/contacts/]Contact form[/url] Оphthalmology service provides highly specialized consultations in the diagnosis, one of the most popular of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism correction methods.
  
  *[url=http://www.bak.lt/]Baltic-American Clinic[/url] English-speaking.
  
  *[url=http://www.ulac.lt/]Centre For Communicable Diseases And AIDS[/url] Divisions: Epidemiological Surveillance, Immunoprophylaxis, HIV/AIDS/STI Hepatitis Epidemiological Surveillance, Information Technologies, Education And Communication.
  
  *[url=http://nmc.lt/]Clinic Northway[/url] [url=http://registracija.nmc.lt/main.htm]Registration form[/url] on their website.
  
  *[url=http://www.rvul.lt/]Emergency Hospital[/url] Republican Vilnius University Hospital is a place where people are usually transported after severe accidents, traumas, injuries, intoxications, various cerebrovascular disorders. Has intensive care and planned help sections; also a pharmacy, ATM and cafe. Emergency assistance is provided free of charge: for temporary resident in the Republic of Lithuania and legally employed foreigners; EU/EEA-country nationals staying temporarily in Lithuania, on the evidence of insurance data - valid E-card or one of the E-form (E 111, E 106, E 121) certificate or other valid health insurance; non-EU/EEC-country citizens temporarily staying in Lithuania on the evidence of a valid health insurance.
  
  *[url=http://www.medcentras.lt/]Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Centre[/url] [url=http://mdc.medcentras.lt/registracija.php]Pre-registration form[/url] on their website; it will be approved after they call you back within 1-2 h.
  
  *[url=http://www.clinic.lt/]Medicina Generalis[/url] English-speaking. Adult and Children's Health Care.
  
  *[url=http://www.santa.lt/]Santariškių klinikos[/url] Hospital complex encompassing the provision of medical care in heart and vascular medicine, transplantology, oncohematology, oncology and surgical oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine, children’s diseases and rehabilitation. Has an affiliate [url=http://www.vaikuligonine.lt/]Children‘s Hospital (Vaikų ligoninė)[/url] within complex of Santarishkes Clinic, address Santariškių St 7, phone: +370 5 272-0606 (info@vuvl.lt, fax: +370 5 272-0283).
  
  *[url=http://www.vovlc.lt/]Vilnius Skin and Venereal Diseases Centre[/url] Advance booking is required. Non-residents admitted.
- Embassies
  
  [url=http://lithuania.mfa.gov.by/]Belarus[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/baltic_states-pays_baltes/offices-bureaux/lithuania-lituanie.aspx?lang=eng]Canada[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.chinaembassy.lt/eng/]China[/url]
  
  * [url=http://litauen.um.dk/]Denmark[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.finland.lt/]Finland[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.wilna.diplo.de/]Germany[/url]
  
  *
  
  * [url=https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/lithuania/]Ireland[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.lt.emb-japan.go.jp/]Japan[/url]
  
  * [url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Vilnius/es/Paginas/inicio.aspx]Spain[/url] Emergency +370 620 21232.
  
  * [url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/Vilnius/]Sweden[/url]
  
  * [url=https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-vilnius]United Kingdom[/url]
  
  * [url=http://vilnius.usembassy.gov/]United States[/url] Contact for all Consular Inquiries: consec@state.gov
Get out

[wiki=cc13ffbcc14568c59f89bbce05632ff1]Kernavė[/wiki] - medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. [wiki=d8a9b665cf6b311b9557019e63670643]UNESCO World Heritage Site[/wiki].

* [wiki=3a9c3ae8ea2e275700947e511afca943]Kaunas[/wiki] - the second largest city, which served as the national capital in the 1920s and 1930s.

* [url=http://www.infomoletai.lt/]Molėtai Lakeland[/url] abundance of homesteads and mini-resorts scattered among more than 200 lakes of various size. Paradise for vacationists.

* [wiki=ea2dda770d080211b6dbfa93390925c0]Purnuškės[/wiki] - 25 km to the North of Vilnius, is one of the centres of [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki], this one marked by The National Institute of Geography of [wiki=0309a6c666a7a803fdb9db95de71cf01]France[/wiki] in 1989. (It has now somehow moved a little closer.)

* [wiki=8385003461e5cbfb1641ffa58ec58e41]Trakai[/wiki] - A very worthwhile day or half-day trip, home to five peaceful lakes and two castles. Buses leave often from the central bus station, cost a few Lits and take about 40 minutes. Trains depart a few times a day.

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Points of InterestLituania

Airport - Transportation
Airport - Transportation
Airport - Transportation
Vilnius Airport
Vilnius Airport
Vilnius
Vilnius (VNO)
Vilnius (VNO)
Vilnius
Kaunas (KUN)
Kaunas (KUN)
Vilnius
Kaunas (KUN)
Kaunas (KUN)
Kaunas
Vilnius (VNO)
Vilnius (VNO)
Kaunas

Point of Interest
Point of Interest
Point of Interest
A. Mickeviciaus
A. Mickeviciaus
Vilnius
A. Puskino
A. Puskino
Vilnius
Architekturos muziejus
Architekturos muziejus
Vilnius
Aukstutine pilies
Aukstutine pilies
Vilnius
Dailes muziejus
Dailes muziejus
Vilnius
Dailes parodu rumai
Dailes parodu rumai
Vilnius
Gedimino bokstas
Gedimino bokstas
Vilnius
Gelezinkelininku kulturos rumai
Gelezinkelininku kulturos rumai
Vilnius
Gelezinkelio stotis
Gelezinkelio stotis
Vilnius
Istorijos ir etnografijos muziejus
Istorijos ir etnografijos muziejus
Vilnius
Karininki rumai
Karininki rumai
Vilnius
Kirtimai
Kirtimai
Vilnius
Lietuvos krastotyros muziejus
Lietuvos krastotyros muziejus
Vilnius
Lietuvos valstybes muziejus
Lietuvos valstybes muziejus
Vilnius
Meno darbuotoju arba, Vyskupu rumai
Meno darbuotoju arba, Vyskupu rumai
Vilnius
Muziejus Artilerijos bastijonas
Muziejus Artilerijos bastijonas
Vilnius
Naujoji vilnia
Naujoji vilnia
Vilnius
P. Cvirkos
P. Cvirkos
Vilnius
Parodu ir mogiu centras
Parodu ir mogiu centras
Vilnius
Pavilnys
Pavilnys
Vilnius
Pilies muziejus
Pilies muziejus
Vilnius
Rysiu muziejus
Rysiu muziejus
Vilnius
Taikomosios dailes muziejus, senasis arsenal
Taikomosios dailes muziejus, senasis arsenal
Vilnius
Verkiu rumu
Verkiu rumu
Vilnius
Zydu muziejus
Zydu muziejus
Vilnius
A. and P.Galaniu House
A. and P.Galaniu House
Kaunas
Amaliai
Amaliai
Kaunas
B. Sruogos memorialinis muziejus
B. Sruogos memorialinis muziejus
Kaunas
Gelesinkelio stotis Palemonas
Gelesinkelio stotis Palemonas
Kaunas
J. Zikaro House
J. Zikaro House
Kaunas
Jesios gelezinkelio stotis
Jesios gelezinkelio stotis
Kaunas
Kauno pilis
Kauno pilis
Kaunas
Rokai
Rokai
Kaunas
Vienybes aikste
Vienybes aikste
Kaunas

Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

Lithuanian Exhibition Centre

Vilnius

Institution

Vilnius university (Institution)

Vilnius

Shopping  
Shopping  
Shopping  
Halė Market
Halė Market
Vilnius
Kalvarijos market
Kalvarijos market
Vilnius
Vilnius Central Universal Store
Vilnius Central Universal Store
Vilnius
"Senuku" prekybos centras
"Senuku" prekybos centras
Vilnius
Hyper Rimi
Hyper Rimi
Vilnius
RIMI shopping centre
RIMI shopping centre
Vilnius

Landmark

Business triangle

Vilnius

Lithuanian Central State Archives

Museums
Museums
Museums
Arsenał
Arsenał
Vilnius
Lithuanian National Museum
Lithuanian National Museum
Vilnius
National Gallery Vilnius
National Gallery Vilnius
Vilnius
Devils Museum
Devils Museum
Kaunas
J. Gruodzio Memorial Museum
J. Gruodzio Memorial Museum
Kaunas
Lithuanian Sports Museum
Lithuanian Sports Museum
Kaunas
M. K.Ciurlionis State Art Museum
M. K.Ciurlionis State Art Museum
Kaunas
Military Museum of Vytautas the Great
Military Museum of Vytautas the Great
Kaunas
Museum of Folk Music
Museum of Folk Music
Kaunas
Museum of Liethanian Music
Museum of Liethanian Music
Kaunas
Museum of Lithuanian Literature
Museum of Lithuanian Literature
Kaunas
Museum of Lithuanian Medicine and Parmacy
Museum of Lithuanian Medicine and Parmacy
Kaunas
Museum of national resistence and banishment
Museum of national resistence and banishment
Kaunas
Museum of the Post Office, Informatics and Communication
Museum of the Post Office, Informatics and Communication
Kaunas
S. Neries memorialinis muziejus
S. Neries memorialinis muziejus
Kaunas
Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum
Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum
Kaunas