Vilnius Old Town
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Why go
- Gediminas Tower on the castle hill, with the remains of the upper castle fortifications beside it.
- Vilnius Cathedral on Cathedral Square, at the foot of the castle hill.
- The National Museum of Lithuania, one of the old town's places of interest.
- The classicist Town Hall on Town Hall Square, designed by Laurynas Gucevičius.
- Pilies Street, the main street and hub of cafés and street markets.
Tips for your visit
- Start on Cathedral Square and follow the street to Town Hall Square.
- Head up to the castle hill to see the Vilnius Castle Complex, with Gediminas Tower and the Royal Palace.
- Audio-guided tours have run here since 2007. Tourist information centres in the Town Hall building and at Vilniaus g. 22 offer them.
- From Cathedral Square, the street continues to the former city wall at the Aušros gate.
Interesting facts5
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The old town covers 3.59 square kilometres, with 74 blocks, 70 streets and lanes and 1487 buildings.
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13 courtyards
The Vilnius University Architectural Ensemble fills much of the old town and has 13 courtyards.
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This university ensemble was picked to represent Lithuania in Mini-Europe Park in Brussels.
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Many count Užupis as part of the old town, though it historically lay outside the city boundaries.
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The Presidential Palace and Radvilas Palace are among the old town's palaces.
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History
Jogaila, Lithuanian Grand Duke and King of Poland, founded the old town on Magdeburg rights. Its buildings developed over many centuries under changing cultural influences, and many authentic buildings from the 14th to the 19th century survive. The old town was once encircled by defensive walls. Baroque is the dominant style, and most sacred buildings were erected in that period. Some Orthodox churches here are built in the local Gothic style. The buildings span Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and classicist styles.
- 13th–18th centuryThe city was the political centre of a grand duchy.
- 14th centuryThe town hall square took shape as the town expanded.
- 15th–16th centuryGothic brick buildings and monastery complexes went up quickly.
- 1604Construction of the Kazimiero church began.
- 18th centuryThe Jonų church, with its bell tower, was built in the second quarter of the century.
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- 1799The classicist town hall was built.
- 1941–1943A ghetto operated in the old town.
- 1994The old town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Sources: Vilnius Old Town - Wikipedia · Altstadt Vilnius - Wikipedia · Vilniaus senamiestis - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How big is Vilnius Old Town?
Vilnius Old Town covers 3.59 square kilometres. It has 74 blocks, 70 streets and lanes, and 1487 buildings.
Where does a walk through Vilnius Old Town start?
Start at Cathedral Square, at the foot of the castle hill. A street runs from there to Town Hall Square and continues to the former city wall at the Aušros gate.
Are audio-guided tours available in Vilnius Old Town?
Yes. Audio-guided tours have run here since 2007. Tourist information centres in the Town Hall building and at Vilniaus g. 22 offer them.
Which churches are in Vilnius Old Town?
The old town holds Catholic, Lutheran and Orthodox churches. Vilnius Cathedral stands on Cathedral Square, and St. Anne's Church is among its religious monuments.
Is Vilnius Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994 as site No. 541, in recognition of its universal value.
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