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Vilnius, Lithuania

Top places to visit in Vilnius

6 places worth your time in Vilnius, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Old Town

Old Town
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One of the largest baroque old towns in Eastern Europe, UNESCO-listed.

2. Gediminas Tower

Gediminas Tower
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What remains of the upper castle, on the hill over the confluence.

3. Užupis

Užupis
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A self-declared 'republic' across the river, with its own constitution on the wall.

4. Gate of Dawn

Gate of Dawn
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The surviving city gate holding the Madonna icon, a major pilgrimage site.

5. KGB Museum

KGB Museum
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The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, in the former KGB headquarters and its cells.

6. Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle
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A red-brick castle on a lake island, half an hour west.

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