Travel guide

Vilnius

Baroque-Lithuanian capital with a self-declared republic

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Budget · ~$65/day📍 Lithuania

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About Vilnius

Lithuania's capital has Eastern Europe's largest baroque old town — UNESCO-listed, with the cheeky bohemian "Republic of Užupis" (separate constitution and all) over the river.

⭐ Things to do in Vilnius

Vilnius Cathedral & Bell TowerGediminas Tower viewRepublic of UžupisHill of Crosses (3hr away)KGB MuseumTrakai Castle on lakeVingis ParkMO Museum of modern art

🍽️ What to eat in Vilnius

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Cepelinai potato dumplingsŠaltibarščiai cold beet soupKibinai pastryLithuanian craft beer

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk old town; trolley buses cover the rest.

💡 Local tip

Day trip to Trakai for the lakeside red-brick castle and kibinai.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Užupis bars; Bukowski cocktail bar; SOFA club.