Statue of Gediminas

Vilnius


Statue of the legendary dynast and founder of Vilnius.


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1. Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

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If you only see one museum in Vilnius, make it this one. On a site that has been settled since the 4th century AD stands the latest in a procession of…

2. Vilnius Cathedral

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Stately Vilnius Cathedral, divorced from its freestanding belfry, is a national symbol and the city's most instantly recognisable building. Known in full…

3. Cathedral Square

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4. Cathedral Bell Tower

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5. Gediminas Hill

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Vilnius was founded on 48m-high Gediminas Hill, topped since the 13th century by a red-brick tower. To reach the top of the hill, clamber up the rocky…

6. National Museum of Lithuania

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This wide-ranging museum (inside the New Arsenal) exhibits art and artefacts from Lithuanian life from Neolithic times to the present day. Early history…

7. Toy Museum

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This excellent museum is a fun romp through the ages for kids and adults alike. Acquaint yourself with 12th-century games and peruse the extensive…

8. Mindaugas

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This landmark statue depicts the early unifier of the Lithuanian tribes in the mid-13th century and the country's first king.