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St. Casimir's Church and the Jesuit Monastery
The dome of the St. Casimir's Church and the Jogailaitis family crown on top of it are one of the dominating structures in the panorama of the Old Town. This was the very first baroque church in Lithuania, which the Jesuits built during 1604-1618 in memory of Saint Prince Casimir and with the support of the Grand Chancellor of Lithuania, Leonas Sapiega.
The Synagogue
The Synagogue is the only remaining one of the one hundred and five synagogues and Jewish temples in Vilnius.
The Gates of Dawn
The Gates of Dawn are one of the symbols of the city of Vilnius. These gates are a famous Catholic shrine not only in the whole of Lithuania but also abroad.
Liubavas Manor Watermill-Museum
Shrouded with mystery and full of surprises and discoveries, abandoned by all, Liubavas the most romantic manor in Lithuania is presented in the unique stonework mill of the manor – a new museum initiated by the sculptor Gintaras Karosas.
Walking Tour in Vilnius Old Town
If you have a short stay in Vilnius and can spend only 2 hours to visit its places of interest, this city walk is what you need.
Vilnius Cathedral
Large and small, magnificently rich and ascetic – Vilnius churches attract, amaze and inspire Out of the whole Lithuanian sacral heritage, there is one building that enjoys particular interest. This famous building is Vilnius Cathedral, the place that every Lithuanian Catholic has visited at least once in a lifetime.
Holy Trinity Church and Basilian Monastery
Behind the Philharmonic Society's Hall stand the exceptionally graceful, wavy gates of the Basilian monastery, one of the most splendid late baroque structures in Vilnius.
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
A wooden church, destroyed during the 1655 - 1661 War with Moscow, stood in this location since the christening of Lithuania.
Sts. Johns‘ Church
Jogaila began to build Sts. Johns' Church as the first centre of the Catholicism immediately after Lithuania's conversion to Christianity (1387 - 1426 m.). At first, it was in the gothic style, elements of which style are still evident in its inner space.
Lower Castle museum
In the 16th century, the Lower Castle was a luxurious residence of the Grand Dukes. However, the Castle burned many times and was restored again and again.
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Museum of Lithuanian geology
T. Shevchenkos Str. 13-409, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 216 09 67
Museum of Lithuanian railways
Mindaugo Str. 15, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 269 27 31
Museum of Lithuanian theatre, music and cinema
Vilniaus Str. 41, Vilnius
Phone: 8-5-2622406, Email: ltmkm@takas.lt
Museum of Trakai History
Kestucio Str. 4, Trakai
Phone: 8-528-58245, 8-528-58246, Email: narvidas@delfi.lt
Museum of Vilnius academy of arts
Maironio Str. 6, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 212 30 63
National gallery
Konstitucijos Ave. 22, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 272 51 75
Radvilos palace
Vilniaus Str. 22, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 26 20 981
Science museum of Vilnius university
Shv. Yono Str. 12, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 2611796
The Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum
Vilniaus str. 41, Vilnius
Phone: 8-5-2622406, Email: ltmkm@takas.lt
Vilna Gaon State museum of the Jews
Pamenkalnio Str. 12, Vilnius
Phone: (5) 262 45 90