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Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania. Colourful city with rich history, culture and nature can be a perfect place for your staying in Lithuania.
Sightseeing in Vilnius
- Cathedral and Cathedral Square - situated in the heart of Lithuania capital - Vilnius. (Katedra str. 1)
- Bell Tower - next to Cathedral. It's height is 57 meters and it is unique because of the absence of the minute hand. (Katedra str. 1)
- Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower (Arsenalo str. 5). The top of the hill can be reached by foot or with the funicular. Open 10:00-17:00, Closed - Monday.
- St. Anne Church is a masterpiece of the late Gothic period. The legend tells, that Napoleon Bonaparte was so fascinated by its beauty, that he wanted to take it back to Paris in the palm of his hand. (Maironio str. 8). Service: 17:30, Sun. 09:00, 11:00.
- Bernardine Church (Maironio str. 8) - next to St. Anne Church. There are restoration work going now, but still visitors are welcomed. Service: Sun 19:00 (English), 10:30. 17:00 (Lithuanian), Mon, Tue, Thu 07:30 (Lithuanian), Fri 07:30 (Latin); We, Sat 18:00 (Lithuanian).
- Užupis - unique artist Republic in Lithua
nia Republic (Užupio str.). Place beyond the river - Užupis is the artist Republic which has its own anthem, constitution, president, bishop, two churches and even one of the oldest graveyards in Vilnius.
- Pilies street - the oldest street in Vilnius old town. Upper Castel and Gediminas Tower can be seen from Pilies street.
- Vilniaus University and it's part - Sts. Johns Church (Šv. Jono str. 12, Universiteto str. 3). Service at Sts. Johns Church Tue-Thu 17:30, Sun 11:00, 13:00. 
- Aušros vartai (Gates of Down) (Aušros vartų str. 12) - one of the symbols of Vilnius. It is the only piece of defensive wall gates that survived til our days. In the chapel of the Gate of Down was painted Holy Mother Mary picture, which is one of the most famous Renaissance paintings in Lithuania.
- Kalnų (Hills) Park and The Hill of Three Crosses can be seen from the the old town of Vilnius. It can be reached from Sereikiškių park or from Kosciuškos str.
Around Vilnius
- Europe Park (Europos parkas) - Joneikiškių Village, Vilnius district
- Geographical Centre of Europe (Europos geografinis centras) - Girijos Village, Vilnius district
- Trakai city - popular city among the residents of Lithuania and foreign guests. This town is popular for the Castle of Trakai, which is situated in the middle of the lake and can be reached by wooden bridge or by boat. In Trakai everybody should try traditional Karaim dish - kibinai, that can be ordered in almost every restaurant.
- Kernavė city
