Vilnius Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of Lithuania
About Vilnius
Vilnius has been central to the country's life for as long as there has been Lithuania, but that has often been a tragic tale. Its Neolithic people traded in Baltic amber. In the early Middle Ages five petty kingdoms combined into two then one, when Mindaugas in 1253 became Lithuania's first king and noble Christian convert. The country splintered after his assassination but was re-united under Gediminas, who established Vilnius castle — in legend on the site where a wolf in a dream told him to build. But the real wolves were his neighbouring countries, and finding a powerful ally meant adopting their religion. Poland was the best bet and a dynastic marriage in 1486 united the crowns, later the nations, and Lithuania became Roman Catholic. Vilnius Old Town was largely built in the followin
Top Attractions in Vilnius
Explore the best things to see and do in Vilnius:
- ★Angel of Uzupis
- ★Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wall
- ★Bernadine Cemetery
- ★Cathedral of the Theotokos
- ★Church Heritage Museum
- ★Church of Our Lady of the Sign
- ★Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- ★Church of St Casimir
Where to Eat in Vilnius
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amatininkų užeiga
- 🍴Balzac
- 🍴Belmontas Cafe
- 🍴Bistro 18
- 🍴Buga Sotu
- 🍴Čagino
Where to Stay in Vilnius
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨City Hotel Algirdas
- 🏨Congress
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott
- 🏨Domus Maria
- 🏨Filaretai Hostel
Vilnius Travel Guide Sections
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