Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. Many buildings in Vilnius are recognized as architectural monuments. Vilnius has twice been declared the greenest capital in Europe for its vast natural areas, forests and hills.
1. Pūčkorių Exposure
This protected natural monument in the Pavilnių Regional Park is the highest and most impressive geological outcrop in Lithuania formed by the turbulent waters of the Vilna River. Its height reaches 65 m and width equals to 260 m.
Location: Pūčkorių Atodanga
2. Lukiškės Prison 2.0
Lukiškės Prison 2.0 is a former prison complex built in the early 1900s and closed in 2019. Today, it is a modern art platform for creative people and one of the most interesting cultural spots in Lithuania.
Location: Lukiškių skg. 6
3. Railway station area
The railway station was built in 1862 for trains running from St. Petersburg to Warsaw. Nowadays, the area around is popular in terms of cultural and nightlife events.
Location: Stoties districts
4. Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
One of the most beautiful Catholic churches in the world. Outside, the church might seem not very remarkable, but its premises surprise the guests with numerous reliefs and decorative elements.
Location: Vilniaus Šv. apaštalų Petro ir Povilo bažnyčia
5. Business Stadium
Business Stadium is a state-of-the-art versatile quarter in the center of Vilnius.
The project was created by world-renowned landscape architect Marta Schwartz within an ultimate compliance with eco building standards.
Location: Rinktinės g. 3
6. Paupys Quarter
The seven-hectare Paupys Quarter is a former industrial zone which nowadays represents a modern complex designed by a team of seven best architectural companies in Lithuania.
Location: Paupys
7. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus
The main Catholic church in Lithuania. In 1922, the Pope of Rome granted it the honorary status of a minor basilica.
Location: Švento Stanislovo ir Švento Vladislovo arkikatedra bazilika
8. Mountain of Three Crosses
Being one of the symbols of Lithuania, this famous monument formed by three tall white crosses resides on the top of a hill in Kalna Park. These crosses embody the power of faith and the Christian religion.
Location: Kalnų parkas
9. The Republic of Uzupis
This district in the old part of Vilnius belongs to artists and hipsters and is often compared with Montmartre in Paris.
Location: Uzupis
Material prepared by Juliana Iljina (Facebook: Places to travel in Baltic States; Instagram: jusjka)
