Your Essential Travel Guide To Vilnius

Experience the charm of Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site! Stroll through the streets of the old town, past baroque, gothic and Renaissance buildings. St. Anne's Church, which has remained unchanged for 500 years, has become a symbol of Vilnius. Lose yourself in the cobblestone streets, marvel at historic architecture, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Visit the Uzupis district and discover vibrant mosaic of creativity, where every corner bursts with artistry and unique charm. Visit Gediminas Tower, a prominent symbol of Vilnius, offering breath-taking panoramic views of the Old Town from its observation platform, particularly enchanting at sunset.

In the inner city area, you will find small and large restaurants with local dishes at reasonable prices on every corner. The Belmontas Entertainment and Recreation Center was a mill a long time ago and is now perfect for lunch. The Sky Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel is a great place to spend the evening - the cocktail bar is located on the 22nd floor and offers a great panoramic view of Vilnius. To enjoy a typical Lithuanian beer, you should visit Busi Trečias, Alaus biblioteka or Alynas.

From the beginning of April to the middle of October Vilnius and the surrounding areas offer hot air balloons - the suitable starting places can be found in city parks such as Vingio and centre of the city giving you a wonderful view of the city.

Basketball is also very important to the Lithuanians - the European basketball championship in 2011 was hosted in Lithuania. In Vilnius, a monument was erected in honor of basketballatanding at almost six meters high and weighing 30 tons, it was inaugurated in 2007 by the then President and Prime Minister.