Things to Do in Vilnius, Lithuania on a Weekend Break

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a bustling city of around 575,000 people.

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Like so many other medieval cities, Vilnius developed around one central town square, and today its radiating streets and tiny courtyards are the beating heart of this charming Old World city.

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Today it is a modern European city. In 1994, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture alongside Linz, Austria.

Gediminas Castle Tower

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Vilnius Cathedral

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Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

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Gate of Dawn

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St. Anne’s Church

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