Guidebook for Vilnius
Arts & Culture
The Amber Museum-Gallery. The exhibits on display at the Amber Museum-Gallery tell visitors about the morphology of amber. It is revealed in the exhibits of various sizes, forms and colour. The unique collection of inclusions and the reconstruction of Juodkranė treasure are on display here. Visitors can also see the ceramics baking shop of the end of the 15th century found in the basement of the Museum, authentic earthenware. Exhibitions of the works of artists working with amber are constantly held at the Gallery. One can also buy amber jewellery of modern and classical design here.
Church Heritage Museum is based at St. Michael‘s Church in Vilnius old town. The Church of St Michael was built by the Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Leonas Sapiega between 1594 and 1597 for a convent of Bernardine nuns, and also to serve as a family mausoleum. Its construction work was completed in about 1604. During the war with Moscow the Church was burned and plundered, however, it was restored between 1663 and 1373.
Church Heritage Museum
9 Šv. Mykolo g.Church Heritage Museum is based at St. Michael‘s Church in Vilnius old town. The Church of St Michael was built by the Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Leonas Sapiega between 1594 and 1597 for a convent of Bernardine nuns, and also to serve as a family mausoleum. Its construction work was completed in about 1604. During the war with Moscow the Church was burned and plundered, however, it was restored between 1663 and 1373.
St Anne’s Church, which has survived to the present day without changing for over 500 years, has become a symbol of Vilnius. At a closer look, one can see the letters A and M in the main facade of St Anne‘s. The letters A and M could stand for the Latin Ana Mater Maria or Ave Maria, i.e. „Saint Anne – Mother of Mary“ or „Hail Mary“. Some experts claim that the Pillars of Gediminas have been highlighted in the composition of the facade with the three towers of the church corresponding to the three pillars.
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Iglesia de Santa Ana
8 Maironio g.St Anne’s Church, which has survived to the present day without changing for over 500 years, has become a symbol of Vilnius. At a closer look, one can see the letters A and M in the main facade of St Anne‘s. The letters A and M could stand for the Latin Ana Mater Maria or Ave Maria, i.e. „Saint Anne – Mother of Mary“ or „Hail Mary“. Some experts claim that the Pillars of Gediminas have been highlighted in the composition of the facade with the three towers of the church corresponding to the three pillars.
BERNARDINE CHURCH. A full name of the Church is the Church of St Francis from Assisi (Bernardine). In case of need the building could have been used not only for prayer but also for defence. This is testified to by 19 aleois in the northern façade. In the times of the Soviet occupation the Church was closed down and converted into a warehouse.
Iglesia católica romana de San Francisco de Asís (Bernardino) en Vilna
10 Maironio g.BERNARDINE CHURCH. A full name of the Church is the Church of St Francis from Assisi (Bernardine). In case of need the building could have been used not only for prayer but also for defence. This is testified to by 19 aleois in the northern façade. In the times of the Soviet occupation the Church was closed down and converted into a warehouse.
The Amber Museum-Gallery. In the Amber museum you will get acquainted with Baltic amber witch is 50 million years old. Upstairs you'll find trinkets and jewellery; in the basement, ceramics baking shop of the end of the 15th century found in the basement of the Museum, authentic earthenware. (Hours I–VII 10–19).
Amber Museum-Gallery
8 Šv. Mykolo g.The Amber Museum-Gallery. In the Amber museum you will get acquainted with Baltic amber witch is 50 million years old. Upstairs you'll find trinkets and jewellery; in the basement, ceramics baking shop of the end of the 15th century found in the basement of the Museum, authentic earthenware. (Hours I–VII 10–19).
The National Museum of Lithuania is the oldest museum in Lithuania, dating back to 1855. The authentic displays of the Museum represent the history of Lithuania, present traditional Lithuanian culture, and customs. The Old Arsenal is situated nearby.
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National Museum of Lithuania
1 Arsenalo g.The National Museum of Lithuania is the oldest museum in Lithuania, dating back to 1855. The authentic displays of the Museum represent the history of Lithuania, present traditional Lithuanian culture, and customs. The Old Arsenal is situated nearby.
Museum detailing the crimes committed during world war 2 and the Soviet occupation. Three floors. The top two floors go in chronological order of the occupation, and the bottom floor contains the real prison and execution chambers. Everything is in English so the audio guide.
It’s very depressing and shows the horrible places and crimes committed so may not be suitable for young children.
Price: 4 euro, 2 euro to take photos, 3 euro audio guide, 10 euro guided tour.
Hours: III-V 10:00-18:00; VI 10:00-17:00. It is not open Sunday or Monday.
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Museo de las Ocupaciones y Luchas por la Libertad
2A Aukų g.Museum detailing the crimes committed during world war 2 and the Soviet occupation. Three floors. The top two floors go in chronological order of the occupation, and the bottom floor contains the real prison and execution chambers. Everything is in English so the audio guide.
It’s very depressing and shows the horrible places and crimes committed so may not be suitable for young children.
Price: 4 euro, 2 euro to take photos, 3 euro audio guide, 10 euro guided tour.
Hours: III-V 10:00-18:00; VI 10:00-17:00. It is not open Sunday or Monday.
The Holocaust Exhibition tells of the culture and history of a once prolific Lithuanian ethnic minority, it tells the story of the Jews from their arrival in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania till their tragic death in the 20th century. "Litvak civilization" is a vanished world that bears witness to the city of Vilnius's role once as the Jerusalem of Lithuania, while Litvaks lived in almost every village, town and city.
I–IV 9.00 – 17.00; V 9.00 – 16.00; VII 10.00 – 16.00
The Green House
12 Pamėnkalnio g.The Holocaust Exhibition tells of the culture and history of a once prolific Lithuanian ethnic minority, it tells the story of the Jews from their arrival in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania till their tragic death in the 20th century. "Litvak civilization" is a vanished world that bears witness to the city of Vilnius's role once as the Jerusalem of Lithuania, while Litvaks lived in almost every village, town and city.
I–IV 9.00 – 17.00; V 9.00 – 16.00; VII 10.00 – 16.00
Entertainment & Activities
BERNARDINE GARDENS. The park dates back to 1469, when Lithuanian Grand Duke Kazimieras invited the Bernardine monks to Vilnius. They established themselves at the south-eastern part of Gediminas Hill and built their monastery and gardens where the park is today.
Vilnius, Barboros Radvilaitės g. 6c; I-V 7.00 – 23.00, VI-VII 8.00 – 23.00
Vilniaus Bernardinų sodo teniso aikštynas
6C B. Radvilaitės g.BERNARDINE GARDENS. The park dates back to 1469, when Lithuanian Grand Duke Kazimieras invited the Bernardine monks to Vilnius. They established themselves at the south-eastern part of Gediminas Hill and built their monastery and gardens where the park is today.
Vilnius, Barboros Radvilaitės g. 6c; I-V 7.00 – 23.00, VI-VII 8.00 – 23.00
Food
One of the best options for traditional Lithuanian dishes in Old Town, this is a jolly, warm-hearted, meat-and-potatoes place with welcoming cavernous rooms downstairs and window-side tables at street level. The potato pancakes with bacon and mushroom sauce are outstanding. Plenty of vegetarian options too.
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Etno Dvaras
16 Pilies g.One of the best options for traditional Lithuanian dishes in Old Town, this is a jolly, warm-hearted, meat-and-potatoes place with welcoming cavernous rooms downstairs and window-side tables at street level. The potato pancakes with bacon and mushroom sauce are outstanding. Plenty of vegetarian options too.
These are meals made in the traditional way, using products of local origin. Lovely local food and good value.
Hours: I-V 11:00 - 22:00, VI 10:00-23:00, VII 10:00-21:00
šeimos restoranėlis
5 Paupio g.These are meals made in the traditional way, using products of local origin. Lovely local food and good value.
Hours: I-V 11:00 - 22:00, VI 10:00-23:00, VII 10:00-21:00