Category Archives: Places to visit in Vilnius

Places to visit in Vilnius

Sugihara Sakura Park in Vilnius

April 26, 2017
Chiune Sugihara Sakura Park was created on September 2nd, 2001 to mark the 100 anniversary of Japanese diplomat and “Righteous Among the Nations” Chiune Sugihara. That day 200 Sakura trees were plant...

Pilies Street in Vilnius

January 27, 2016 no comments
Pilies Street is the oldest and most flamboyant street in the Old Town of Vilnius. The street appeared in place of the former road from Vilnius Castle to the south, towards Poland and Russia. This wa...

The church of Saint Catherine

November 6, 2015
The church of Saint Catherine is a Roman Catholic temple located in the old town. It is built in late Baroque style. Church was being built during 1625-1743 years and is famous with its facade and de...

Rasos Cemetery in Vilnius

November 5, 2015
Rasos Cemetery (Lithuanian: Rasų kapinės, Polish: cmentarz Na Rossie w Wilnie, Belarusian: Могілкі Росы) is the oldest and most famous cemetery in the city of Vilnius. Many famed Lithuanians, Poles, ...

Literatų street in Vilnius

August 20, 2015
It is thought that this street was named “Literatai” only at the second half of 19th century in the honour of Adomas Mickevičius (Adam Mickiewicz) who lived here. The poet Adomas Mickevičius lived at...

Lukiškės Square (Lukiškių aikštė) in Vilnius

June 22, 2015
Lukiškės Square (Lukiškių aikštė) is the largest square in Vilnius, located in the center of the city. A major street in Vilnius, Gediminas Avenue, passes by the southern border of the square. Betwee...