Lithuania Attractions

1. Vilnius City

Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania is a hidden jewel of Europe, and when you find it, it’s heavenly. It’s not even in eastern or central Europe but a Baltic state in northern Europe. For centuries, this city has attracted merchants and tradesmen or for those fleeing religious persecution. The city is carpeted with greenly forests, hill, rivers, parks and woods. There are few popular Lithuania Tourist Attractions and parks around the city such as Pavilnian & Verkiai, Vingio & Kalnu, which hosts many cultural events and other activities.

2. Curonian Spit

The Curonian Spit, a thin curve sand-dune pit was inscribed as a cultural landscape by World Heritage List in 2000. It’s one of the popular places to visit in Lithuania. The two countries, Russian and Lithuania made a commitment to protect the interest of the place from natural destruction and illegal human activity. It has a unique, sandy and a cultural landscape with few Curonian lagoon settlements. It was formed by the sea, wind and with some intervention of human activity.

3. Kaunas City

Just like Vilnius, this city is hidden. But, again, it’s the second biggest city in Lithuania. Kaunas boasts some of its museums, architect and historically important sites that make the trip worthwhile. The city can be reached from Vilnius by an easy train ride which is a day trip and reasonable. It listed as one of Lithuania Tourist Spots for places to see such as Laisves Aleja, Old Town, Town Hall Square, Santakos Park and many others.

4. Trakai Island

It is located in Trakai, Lithuania between the hills, forests and lakes. It’s the only island castle that was built in the 14th century by the Lithuanian Duke and it’s served as his residence at the city was a capital. The architecture is what defines the beauty of this place and today; it’s a palace open for tourists. The place cum museum exhibits a wide display of medieval arts. One of the main events which attract locals and tourists alike is the Knight Competition. There are various events that take place here and many water activities in the lake.

5. Hill of Crosses

A pilgrimage site located 12km north in a small city, Siauliai, Lithuania. Just on one hill, there are about 200,000 crosses already which show a sign of Christian devotees and memorial to Lithuanian’s national identity. The crosses are made of so many different sizes and materials, some of which are wood, granite, metal and piled on top of each other. It’s all a mystery of how this tradition started with many theories to it. It a popular Vilnius Tourist Places.

6. Hill of Witches

There’s a forest alive with a vast array of crow-monsters, creatures, devils and evil spirit in Juodkrante. It’s known as the Hill of Witches, and a trail through the woods takes visitors through a trip through the folk history of Lithuania. It started as a sculpture park, and now there are about 80 wooden carvings from local artists. Each of these sculptures represents a character from the pagan and folk traditions in this place.

7. Druskininkai

This is one of the ultimate spa resort towns in Lithuania, and it’s close to the borders of Poland and Belarus. In the middle ages, the place was inhabited by the local tribes called Yotvingian tribes. The first time the place was ever mentioned dates back to 1636. There are few places you’ll experience sue something new while you are here such as the spring of beauty, the island of love, the old Druskininkai cemetery, Zilvinas path and many others.

8. Palanga

The universal seaside resort of Lithuania is located 29 km away from Klaipeda. The seacoast is famous for its sandy beach and sand dunes where it cannot be found anywhere else on the Baltic Sea. The place was originally a fisherman’s village and was had its first mention in the 12th century. The inhabitants were not just involved in fishing, but they were also in gathering amber and trade it in many countries of Europe.

9. Visaginas Town

It’s the youngest town situated on the shore of the lake Visaginas. It was planned on an 8 min principle so that the town remains in the heart, and can be reached to any place in 8-10 minutes. The architecture of this tow is well-balanced and has multiple-storey houses harmonizing beautifully with a city flower garden. The city street leads to the town’s lake and parks, beach and sports ground. The lake is filled with beautiful islands.

10. Užupis

It’s one of the smallest republics in the world located within the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. Though it small, doesn’t be fooled by its size, it boasts its own government, president, constitution and currency. And, also, it has its own navy which consists of three or four small boats. It has a very close resemblance to Soviet Bloc’s architecture and artistic flair.

11. Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum

The museum was established in 1966 in Rumsiskes, and it is now one of the largest ethnographic open-air museums in Europe. The museum’s exhibit the regions of Lithuania that were ethnographic in nature such as Sodovia, Dainava, Highlands, Samogitia as they witness the end of the 18th and the first half of the 20th century. The exhibitions consist of a train wagon, pit yard, bunker and memorial moments. Many of the exhibitions operate during the summer with a number of activities including pottery workshops, baking bread, wearing traditional costumes and many others.

12. Aukštaitija National Park

The park compromise of forests, pine and inhabited by many animals such as deer, elk and wild boar. It has about 126 lakes, and Lake Tauranga, being one of its deepest. There’s a footpath that leads to a hill where the beauty of the seven lakes unfolds. In particular, Lake Baluosas is very pretty and its surrounded by woods a dotted with small islands. There are plenty of golden eagle prey and white-tailed strokes here. This park can be visited only with the guides.

13. House of Perkūnas

It's one of the original examples of late Gothic architectural structures in Lithuania. It was built at the end of the 15th century by hanseatic merchants and served as a Jesuit chapel, a school and a warehouse. But, now it's back into the hands of the Jesuits who use it as an art classroom. There’s a small exhibition inside dedicated to Adam Mickiewicz, a 19th-century romantic poet.

14. Lithuanian Sea Museum

This is one of the kind museums in the Baltic and shows at least six expositions all very different ones. The museums show in more than just aquatic performing animals, there are the penguins, fish-laden aquaria and performing dolphins. Apart from the animals, there are other few sensations to see such as the recreated fishing village and the three Soviet-era trawlers. The exhibitions are all presented in English and it’s a perfect place for younger and older people alike.

15. Lithuanian Zoo

The zoo was previously known as Kaunas Zoo and situated in the Oakwood park of Kaunas. It was built in 1938 by a teacher named, Tadas Ivanauskas. In the beginning, there were only about 40 creatures that were uncovered there and all brought to the zoo by Tadas himself or from different zoos. By 1940, the number of animals amplified two times and it’s now home to about 250 species alongside monkeys, tigers, lions and many others.

16. Palanga Amber Museum

Palanga was a part of the Lithuania Art Museum.  It was established in 1963 on the estate of Count Feliksas Tiskevicius. The design of the estate was built by a German architect, and as for the landscape, it was built by a different architect. The exposition of the museum takes about 15 rooms and exhibits about 4,500 pieces of works here. There are variations of amber found here, and visitors get well acquainted with the procedure of processing, application etc.

17. Panemune Castle

It’s a typical 17th-century feudal castle, and its first owners were supposed to be Hungarian. The castle had its defensive tackles, farm buildings, and living quarters. It’s known to be among Lithuania’s authentic castle since it hasn’t changed its architectural style with the passage of time. The castle is beautiful and at the same time, its majestic shapes witness the ambition of the Hungary noble, which shrank with years. Then, later it was reconstructed by its new owner, and today the castle organises various exhibitions and theatrical performances.

18. Pazaislis Monastery, Kaunas

The Monastery is one of the most exquisite examples of Italian Baroque architecture in Lithuania. It’s a cultural monument built in the 17th century by Camaldolese monks and lies about 9km east of Kaunas.  It was actually founded by a nobleman of Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Chancellor of Lithuania. The church is decorated and adorned with polished marble but was later on damaged. The monastery church has a painting of Mary Belle and her child, two bells and an oldest church clock tower.

19. Ninth Fort, Kaunas

The fort was built in the early 1900s on the outskirts of Kaunas. It was completed as part of Kaunas’s final fortress, a huge defensive structure surrounding Kaunas. Basically, it was built on the notion to protect the Russian western borders. And, at the time, the Kaunas was one of the largest and biggest defensive structure in the area. A vital part of any trip to Kaunas is to visit the well in excess of European Jew that was murdered by the Nazis.

20. Orvidas Garden

On the outskirts of a small town of Salantai, there’s a beautiful garden which became a folk tale to most people. After the death of Stalin, the Soviet Union were still living in fear from their new ruler Khrushchev. It wasn’t easy for the people, especially the religious people and the artist. So, a devout Christian by the name of Vilnius Ordivas felt constantly harassed by this society, but yet from this entire he created something artistic and innovative rebellion in the form of art, which is an open-air sculpture garden on his own.

21. Kaunas Museum for the Blind

Opened in 2005 with a purpose for the blind people. But, there isn’t much for the blind to see here. The museum is dark and it’s in the catacombs of St. Michael the Archangel church. The museum is now morphed into a place where actually the sighted people can experience the life of the blind. It provides the sighted with the experience of indulging the olfactory, aural and tactile senses.

22. Žaliakalnis Funicular Railway

This place is among the oldest-operational funicular in the country. To walk uphill, this railroad has been saving people from climbing the 466-foot hill. When it was first built, it had only one cable care, but in a few years there was some development, and the interest in funicular expanded. The original cars were finally replaced with models that were larger and the bottom shelter finally received an actual shelter.

1. Vilnius Old Town

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its historical buildings, cobblestone streets, picturesque churches. The cobblestone streets are Vilnius Tourist Attractions which are in line with restaurants, cafes, shops that basically sells clothes and jewellery. Along with them, there is a stunning beautiful architecture that visitors can enjoy. Also, there’s an excellent view of the Gediminas castle remains that can be seen in between the buildings. It has a profound influence on the architectural and cultural development in Europe. Most of its architect is done in many styles such as Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque layout.

2. Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower

The most historical of Vilnius Attractions is the Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower. This tower has a very deep history in its roots. It suffered much in the past as it was an important object. It was suffering from many wars and fires as was part of Vilnius’s defensive wall. Its history is marked with black stones and bricks which shows its suffering throughout history. And, by the 16th century, it was turned into a belfry of the Cathedral of Vilnius. The belfry is about 57 m, and visitors can go atop of it and watch the stunning life of the city.

3. Vilnius Town Hall

The town hall has a long history; it was first mentioned in 1503. It dates back to being built in the 15th century, and the new structure was built in the 18th century. And, the town hall was ordered to be turned into a theatre house by the governor in 1924. Since then, its interior has been a museum.

4. Presidential Palace

The official residence of the President of Lithuania, this shining white royal residence began life in the fourteenth century as a lot littler structure. Picking up its Classical appearance a lot later, it remained the home of the cream of the city's Catholic ministry until the 1795 Partition when it turned into the residence of Vilnius' tsarist governors. The historical backdrop of the Palace goes back to the sole document composed more than 600 years prior - the decree by Grand Duke Jogaila of 17 February 1387.

5. Botanical Garden of Vilnius University

This is the biggest botanical garden in Lithuania and has the most extravagant plant collection. It is simply astounding, quiet, unwinding. You can go for going through the day or only a few hours. Having an outing or read a book. There is a different type of flowers and you can see them all year around. There are about 10.000 names of plants. The Botanical Garden is additionally intriguing as a legacy site with a barrow of fourth seventh hundreds of years, the house with structures, park and lakes.

6. Three Crosses Monument

The historical centre expands on the collections aggregated by the Museum of Antiquities since 1855 and furthermore includes collections devoted to numismatics and internment customs. Some of the collections inside have a fascinating history that dates back to the thirteenth century. On permanent displays are religious and mainstream things featuring the social and ethnographic existence of the country, including diversions of customary properties, apparel, artworks, a killer's sword and many others.

7. The Museum of Genocide

It was opened in the year 1992. The Museum of Genocide Victims was opened in a similar structure the KGB jail was… so nothing was left to the creative ability. You can see cells, the jail patios, the execution room, restrooms for detainees, and so forth. The historical centre completed a fine work of specifying and sketching out occasions in the jail's history just as the KGB themselves. Among 1944 and the 1960s, in excess of 1000 detainees were shot or wounded in the skull here.

8. Church of St. Anne

St. Anne's Church was built in between the year 1131 and 1138 to replace a past Byzantine church. It is a standout amongst the loveliest Crusader places of worship in Israel and a favourite of Vilnius Attractions. In 1192, after the fall of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Saladin transformed the congregation into the Salahiyye philosophical school for the study of the Qur'an, which is remembered in an inscription over the passage to the church. In the nineteenth century, the compound was given to the French Order of the White Fathers.

9. Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius

St. Diminish and Paul's Church is an extravagant artful masterpiece known for its remarkable interior with around two thousand stucco statues, in addition to it is truly certain that the creators of this church knew precisely the correct method for picking the right floor covering. Because Pope John Paul II visited this country, the square before the church is named after him. It was financed by two of Pac's cousins, who constructed this masterpiece work. It was finished under a few ace skilled workers including the Polish Jan Zaor and Italian Gianbattista Frediani, the plain façade hides out the interior by Giovanni Pietro Perti and Giovanni Maria Galli that is genuinely shocking.

10. Gediminas Castle Tower

A good place to see a better view of the city! It is nice to walk there, or just even sit and relax! Worth to check once in Vilnius! Inside the tower are models of the structure as it appeared in the 14th and 18th centuries, plus other bits and pieces on its history! The views from the top are worth the visit alone. The Gediminas Tower is the significant remainder of the manor some time ago on this site. The block manor was finished in 1409. The legend is that Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, stayed outside and had a fantasy of a yelling iron wolf.

11. Gate of Dawn

They’ve made a graceful presentation of the Blessed Mother inside a house of prayer. It’s above the road in the southern end of the Old Town. At the point when John Paul was chosen Pope in 1978, he covertly requested his cardinal's cap to be snuck into then-Soviet-involved Lithuania and be set before this symbol of the Blessed Mother - an amazing emblematic symbol at the time. Pope John Paul visited this house of prayer in 1993. It is a standout amongst the most vital notable destinations in Lithuania.

12. The Bastion of Vilnius defensive wall

The Bastion or City Walls sits on a grassy meadow on the edges of the Old Town, instructing impressive views toward every path. The inside highlights a little gallery with a variety of armour and different antiques, while the outside has the standard exhibit of canons and other stuff. The Bastion of Vilnius defensive wall is one of Vilnius Attractions. Opened as an exhibition hall in 1987, there's not a lot to see inside but rather it worth to visit and see the place.

13. Church Heritage Museum

The name of the museum most likely doesn't sound that fascinating, yet really has a decent selection of artifacts. It’s just around the corner from St Anne's Church and included on the Vilnius card. It contains bits of different houses of worship from Vilnius archdiocese and fundamentally from the treasury of Vilnius Cathedral. The historical centre itself isn't huge yet the air there is interesting. Likewise, in spite of the fact that the exhibition hall is about chapel legacy, it is extremely modern with numerous interactive things and one of the most visited Vilnius Tourist Places.

14. Europos Parkas

Highlighting around 100 works by specialists from nations including Armenia, Japan and Venezuela, the recreation center is spread out more than 55 hectares of moving slopes and forest and incorporates static and artistic art just as Info Tree, Karosas' disintegrating place of worship to propaganda made up of exactly 3,000 TVs with a prostrate Lenin at its centre. Some portion of the museum is dedicated to watermills, an essential bit of innovation in the district's modern history and legacy.

15. Vilnius Museum of Illusions

The displays are captivating and you will be enthralled to go to a free light show at night. Opened in 2016, the intuitive museum includes about 70 displays exhibiting optical dreams, 3-D craftsmanship, computer-generated reality, and installations that challenge the faculties. The images displayed seem to be a shift and bent, and it looks like people have the ability to walk on walls. You can likewise take photographs inside in light of the fact that it's a piece of the presentation. The best spot to be with companions or family. Really a fun spot for everyone!

16. Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

It was the Royal residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. The first structure fell in decay consistently and was demolished toward the start of the nineteenth century, however, was then reconstructed in 2002 and the present, as a section still should be done. The exhibitions inside are decent and there is a pleasant view when climbing one of its towers. While it's solitary symbolic that such a significant number of the nation’s notable ancient rarities has disappeared amid the war or are shown in different nations, it's as yet an imperative sight, retelling an account of a district that has been overlooked in numerous parts of the world.

17. Dominican Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius

An imperative church in the history of Vilnius at the season of conversion from agnosticism to Christianity-3 martyred holy people lie in a coffin safeguarded here. They have connected to the Basilica Church not far away. It’s one of Vilnius favourite Sights to see. The person who had them executed in the long run changed over to Christianity and turned into a priest. Pretty church with exquisite detailing on the main altar; however the principle sight to see is definitely the case that holds the groups of three holy people within it.

18. Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum

A magnificent Museum and Gallery in the city of Vilnius!  Be prepared to be astonished by the sentiment of this spot, extremely tranquil and with some awesome fine art. You cannot help to be moved by the terrible disasters of the Holocaust and the pictures and the exhibit on the Children. A green wooden house has a display to celebrate the Holocaust in Lithuania. The presentation tells the historical backdrop of the destruction of Lithuanian Jews during World War II (1941– 1945).

19. Walking Path by the Neris River

Just a few km away from Old town, this park is along the River Neris in Vilnius. It has numerous hiking trails with green oasis around it and a botanical garden to enjoy. There are also some outdoor activities, entertainment including summer concerts and others. This is among the best sightseeing in Vilnius and a great park to walk, hike and enjoy the beauty of nature. It’s a bit of the countryside to get away from an exhausting day. This is one of the few places to visit in Vilnius.

20. Hales Market

This is a market is a perfect place to explore the traditional food of the country. It’s beautifully restored with a glass roof that has visitors and locals flowing in and out of the market. You can find food, vegetables and a nice range of locally produced honey that you can try before you even buy out. There are also a few small buffet style places to eat and try the local food that’s directly purchased from this market.

21. Bernardinai Garden

It’s located just at the heart of the city, and a favourite Vilnius Tourist Attraction. The garden features monastic expositions, children’s playground, pond, musical fountain. The whole garden is filled with plants of many types and they are a very special part of the park. It’s these plants that make the garden so beautiful and tell a story of its history. It was a monastery garden built by the monks when they were invited by the Grand Duke.