Vilnius |
The least known and visited of the three Baltic State capitals, Vilnius has for decades reclined in the shadows. All that has started to change since May 2004 w…
While you're there
Higher Castle
Higher Castle
Vilnius' 14th-century, hexagonal Higher Castle can be reached by funicular and affords great views across the Old Town. Be careful climbing the final 78 precarious steps to the viewing…
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Upcoming Events in Vilnius |
 | Vilnius - European Capital of Culture 2009 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2009 Vilnius Following in the footsteps of both Liverpool and Stavanger, Vilnius shares with… more... |
 | Uzgavenes - Shrovetide 16 Feb 2010 (various dates) Vilnius Lithuania's version of Mardi Gras, Greasy Tuesday or Pancake Day (wherever you're… more... |
 | Kaziukas Fair 5 - 7 Mar 2010 (annual) Vilnius Saint Casimir, Lithuania's patron saint, is honoured every year in Vilnius during… more... |
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Nightlife |
Vilnius’ large student population help fuel an eclectic and buzzing nightlife scene when they are in town. In summer, tables burst out everywhere as the scene becomes positively Mediterranean, while in winter the bitter cold and snow drive people inside to the cosy pubs. The SkyBar at the Reval Hotel Lietuva, Konstitucijos 20, offers the best views of any bar in town on the 22nd floor of the hotel. Old expat favourite The Pub, Dominikonu 9, is still going strong as the city’s nightlife multiplie…
Sightseeing |
The old core of Vilnius is easy to explore on foot, with buses, trolleybuses and taxis on hand to get to the other out-of-town sights. In effect, the key sight is the UNESCO World Heritage listed old town itself, the largest baroque quarter in Europe outside Prague, with mile upon mile of cobbled streets that are flanked by an orgy of (increasingly) revamped baroque beauties. Central attractions include a flurry of churches, the highlight of which is the striking cathedral, which lies below Viln…
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