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Tourist Attractions in Lithuania

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Lithuania

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About Lithuania

The Republic of Lithuania is a country located in the north of Europe. It is recommended to start getting acquainted with the country from the capital. It is there that many historical and architectural objects are located. Palaces, old town halls, churches and cathedrals – Vilnius has attractions on almost every corner. The former capital of the country, Kaunas, is also worthy of a visit. The main natural object is the Curonian Spit

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Vilnius Old Town

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The oldest part of the city, with many buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Covering an area of just under 4 km², the main sights can be reached in a day. The image of the Old Town has been shaped over the centuries. For its original combination of architectural styles from different eras and the abundance of architectural monuments, UNESCO has included the Old Town in the list of the world’s cultural heritage.

Trakai Island Castle

4.7/5
25847 reviews
Brick Gothic castle, founded in 1409. It is located on the island of Lake Galve in the town of Trakai. The castle is connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge. For a long time it belonged to Lithuanian princes. In the middle of the XVII century it was destroyed as a result of military actions with Moscow troops. Restoration of the castle ruins began in 1901 and was completed in 1970. Nowadays the castle is one of the most visited places for tourists, it houses a museum of the city.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Curonian Spit National Park

4.8/5
11478 reviews
A narrow sandy strip of land. It is 98 km long, with a minimum width of only 400 metres. It is washed by the salty waters of the Baltic Sea on one side and the fresh waters of the Curonian Lagoon on the other. The Spit is included in the list of UNESCO sites, as there are no analogues of its natural landscape anywhere else in the world. Sandy snow-white shores alternate with dense forest. There are excursion routes to natural and man-made attractions for tourists.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Sculpture "Old Town Post"

4.6/5
75 reviews
The historic district of the city on the left bank of the Dange River has an old-fashioned atmosphere. The stone-paved Theatre Square is surrounded by many architectural monuments. Particularly interesting is the unusual half-timbered architectural complex dedicated to art. One of the symbols of the Old Town is the Exchange Bridge or Charles Bridge. The sailing ship Meridian is moored near it.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
0/5
The charm of Kaunas Old Town attracts thousands of tourists every year. Its centre is the Town Hall Square. The Town Hall itself was built in the 16th century, and from its observation deck you can see the whole historical part of the city. Residents of the city call it poetically – “The White Swan”. It is worth visiting the Gothic Cathedral of St Paul and St Peter. Vilniaus is considered to be the most beautiful street in the neighbourhood. In its old houses there are small cafes, pubs and bakeries.

Užupis

0/5
A small and cosy district of Vilnius, separated from the Old Town by the small Vilenka River. Tourists and art lovers are attracted here by the many art workshops and galleries. Representatives of creative professions even founded their own Republic, which has a president, a flag and a Constitution. The Independence Day of the jokingly created Republic is celebrated on 1 April. The symbol of the community is a monument to an angel blowing a trumpet.

Gediminas Castle Tower

4.7/5
9426 reviews
A monument of culture, history and architecture. It was built at the beginning of the 15th century on Zamkova Hill and is part of the Upper Castle. The three-storey tower is 48 metres high. From the observation deck of the tower, the historical part of the city is clearly visible. The shape of the tower is octagonal and the style of construction is Gothic. Its premises are currently occupied by the Lithuanian National Museum. Its exhibitions tell about the history of the city.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Kaunas Castle

4.6/5
6491 reviews
It was built for defence against the Teutonic knights-crusaders. It was founded in the 13th century and is the oldest stone castle in Lithuania. About one third of the original castle has been preserved to this day, and two towers have survived. One of them houses a tourist information centre. A museum exposition and a complete restoration are planned. Even in its partially destroyed state, the castle attracts many tourists.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Kaunas Town Hall

4.8/5
1326 reviews
It has a classical appearance for a public building of the Middle Ages. A high bell tower is attached to the town assembly. However, due to the fact that the construction took several centuries, its architecture is a mixture of several styles – Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Classicism. In the basement of the Town Hall there is a ceramics museum, and in the main rooms there is the Kaunas City Museum. In it you can learn about different periods of the city’s life.
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9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress

4.7/5
4863 reviews
Earlier the fort was called Kovno Fortress. It was built in 1899 and performed defence functions in wartime. Of the nine forts built, only one remains in good condition. It is an open-air exposition. You can see the preserved walls, redoubts and batteries. The main attention should be paid to the Museum of Holocaust Victims, because this place was used by the Nazis for mass execution of prisoners.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Gates of Dawn

4.7/5
11381 reviews
Unofficially, the monument is called “Holy Gates”. They were built in 1522. It is the only fragment of the city wall that has remained intact. The arch is built in the Gothic style, and its facade in the Renaissance style. Above the gate is the Chapel of the Mother of God of Ostrobram. Its architectural style is classicism. The icon of the Mother of God in the chapel is considered to be miraculous and capable of giving childless couples a long-awaited child.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

4.7/5
2418 reviews
There are two religious buildings in the old town. The Church of St Anne is built in the Gothic style. Its construction was completed in 1500. The facade of the building is unusual. It is made original by lancet windows and decorative turrets. Each of its three parts is crowned by a tower pointing to the sky. The Bernardine Church next to it was built in the 16th century. It is one of the largest Gothic buildings in Lithuania.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Vilnius Cathedral

4.8/5
15008 reviews
Roman Catholic cathedral with the status of a minor basilica. It is located at the foot of the Castle Hill next to the high bell tower. It is built in the style of classicism and is reminiscent of ancient Greek temples. Antique columns and austere style make this building imposing and monumental. There are several rococo sculptures on the facade. The interior of the cathedral is decorated with more than 40 works of art.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Church of Sts. Peter and Paul

4.8/5
4057 reviews
It was built in 1676 on the place where two churches made of wood had been erected earlier. The first one burned down, the second one was destroyed during the war. The building was designed by architects from Italy and Poland and is called a “Baroque jewel”. But it is the interior decoration of the church that attracts more attention. It has 9 altars. The vaults are decorated with luxurious sculptural ornaments. There are more than 2000 figures, bas-reliefs and moulded relief images in the church.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Cathedral-Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul

4.8/5
1935 reviews
The construction of the cathedral lasted more than 200 years. Later the bell tower was completed. Now the Gothic style building is considered a monument of history and architecture and is the cathedral of the city. The height of the cathedral is 84 metres. The main altar of the cathedral was founded in 1755 by sculptor Tomasz Podhajsky. Highly artistic icons decorate the inner walls. They are works by artists Mikael Andriolli and Gotthard Berkhoff.
Open time
Monday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Tuesday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Wednesday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Thursday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Friday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Saturday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM
Sunday: 7:55 AM – 6:55 PM

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

4.7/5
6634 reviews
The most large-scale restoration project of ancient buildings in Lithuania. The castle was destroyed in the 17th century, and in the 19th century its ruins were finally demolished. Several fragments of the old palace building remain, but to find them the archaeologists had to remove several metres of the cultural layer of the ground. Archaeologists and restorers continue their work even now. The excavation site is a demonstration area of the national museum.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

4.6/5
4062 reviews
It is located in the building that housed the NKVD and KGB for 50 years. The exhibitions on the ground floor of the museum tell about the Sovietisation of the country and the partisan liberation movement. On the first floor, exhibitions are devoted to the deportation of the Lithuanian population to Siberia and life in the Gulag. The most difficult exhibition to see is in the basement. It housed a prison, interrogation room, torture chamber and execution room.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The New Arsenal of National Museum of Lithuania

4.5/5
1065 reviews
The main branch of the museum is located in Vilnius on the bank of the Vilija River. Its expositions contain about one million exhibits. The exhibitions tell about the history and development of the country in different periods. The expositions are divided into thematic departments – numismatics, archaeology, iconography, ethnography, art objects, the Middle Ages and the New Age. About 250,000 people visit the country’s national museum per year.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

MO Museum

4.5/5
5932 reviews
A private museum of contemporary Lithuanian art. Its founders are businessmen Viktor and Danguole Butkusa. Works from the 1960s to the present day are collected. The collection of art objects is extensive – paintings, photographic works, sculpture, art objects and graphics. The museum building was built on the site of the Lietuva cinema. The ground floor of the building is occupied by a café and a shop, while the exhibition hall and reading room are located on the first floor.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Devils' Museum

4.3/5
1737 reviews
The only museum of its kind in the world. It was established on the basis of a private collection in 1966. The artist Antanas Žmuidzinavicius collected figurines of devils since 1906 and collected 260 exhibits. The diversity of the museum’s abodes is astonishing. Some are made of unusual materials – leather, metal, plastic. As ashtrays, canes, pens, mugs are made in the form of devils. There are devils from popular books or films.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Vytautas the Great War Museum

4.7/5
2793 reviews
Opened in 1919. The small collection of the museum was significantly enlarged after the end of the First World War. Later it became even larger, with collections of firearms and cold steel weapons, ammunition, and paintings with military scenes. In total, more than 200,000 exhibits have been collected, which show the history of military affairs in the country. The first floor houses the wreckage of the Lituanic aeroplane.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

M.K. Čiurlionis Museum of Art

4.8/5
2142 reviews
National Art Museum, opened in 1921. It is dedicated to the works of the composer and artist Čiurlionis. In addition to a collection of his paintings, the museum houses the master’s personal belongings – diaries, essays and letters. Works of other masters in different fields of art are also presented. There are objects of folk art, some of them made in the XV century. In total, there are about 300,000 exhibits in the museum’s collections.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lithuanian Sea Museum

4.7/5
13974 reviews
Located in an ancient fortress on the Curonian Spit. In the open areas, among casemates and defence ramparts, collections of boats, ships, ship propellers and anchors are exhibited. The main collection features prehistoric fossils, shells and corals. There are also 34 aquariums with such unusual inhabitants as jellyfish and penguins. There is also a dolphinarium. In the casemates there are military-historical exhibitions.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Palangos gintaro muziejus

4.7/5
8332 reviews
It was opened in 1963. The museum’s collections include 4,500 amber stones and objects made of amber. Part of the exhibitions is devoted to the role of amber in the history and culture of mankind. The museum is located in the former palace of Counts Tyszkiewicz. Its premises create a worthy background for the exhibits. There is a botanical garden of more than 100 hectares. The park’s landscape was designed by a designer from France, and there are more than 600 species of plants.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

LLB Museum

4.7/5
2479 reviews
The Museum of Ethnography has an area of 175 hectares. It is located in the open air. The museum includes 180 buildings from different regions of Lithuania. Farm buildings, mills, chapels, farms, huts and the “Craftsmen’s Town” – together they recreate the everyday life of the Lithuanian countryside. Many of the buildings are about 200 years old. There is a 6 kilometre long walking trail through the museum. On weekends and public holidays there are entertainment events.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Kärnavé

In ancient times, this place was the site of the first capital of Lithuania – a large city with large fortified buildings. Nowadays, about 200 people live among the hills. This historical place is appreciated by both tourists and UNESCO, which included Kernavė in the list of World Heritage Sites. Tourists can see the ruins of ancient town buildings and a wooden chapel built without a single nail.

Vilnius TV Tower

4.5/5
8854 reviews
A major television broadcasting centre and the tallest building in Lithuania. The tower, built in 1981, is 326 metres high. A rotating restaurant is located on a 165 metre high platform. Visitors are taken to it by a high-speed lift, which moves at a speed of 4 metres per second. Until 2015, the tower was festooned with garlands like a Christmas tree before Christmas. Now the lights have been replaced by lasers.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Three Crosses

4.8/5
130 reviews
There is an unusual monument on a rocky hill near Vilnius. Three concrete crosses pointing to the sky. It was erected in memory of executed and crucified monks in the XIV century. A staircase leads to the crosses at the top of the hill. There is a viewing platform from which you can see the whole city. In the dark time of the day the illumination is switched on. The crosses illuminated by light give the impression that they are floating above the city.

Hill of Crosses

4.6/5
8707 reviews
One of the country’s main shrines and a place of pilgrimage. The unusual landmark is a hill dotted with closely spaced crosses. There are about 50,000 crosses in total. This place is not a cemetery. Scientists still have no consensus – when and by whom this monument was founded. One of the crosses was installed by Pope John Paul II, which increased the number of visitors to the mountain many times.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Hill of Witches

4.7/5
4747 reviews
The 42 metre high mountain is located on the Curonian Spit. In ancient times it was considered a sacred place by a number of tribes. With the arrival of the Inquisition in Prussia, witches began to gather on the mountain to perform nature worship rituals. Since 1979, Lithuanian craftsmen have been gathering on its slopes and creating sculptures. Thousands of tourists come to see the collection of various wooden sculptures. A winding path leads to the top of the mountain.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Dzūkijos nacionalinio parko ir Čepkelių valstybinio gamtinio rezervato direkcija

4.7/5
3557 reviews
It is located in the south of the country. Its area is more than 55,000 hectares. It is interesting for its diversity of flora and fauna and natural landscapes. There are also protected villages of small nationalities of the region, where masters of black ceramics live. There are several architectural monuments in the park. The park is beautiful at any time of the year. Tourists move around the park not only on foot, but also on bicycles or kayaks.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Aukštaitija National Park

4.6/5
38 reviews
The park covers an area of 400 km². The main attraction is the Ladakalnis Mountain. It is not only a natural monument, but also a historical one. In ancient times, rituals dedicated to the Slavic goddess Lada were held on its summit. There are more than 100 lakes in the park, which are connected by small rivers and streams. Water tourism is developed in the park. There are many kayak rentals and places for overnight stays.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Cape of Ventė Lighthouse

4.8/5
3504 reviews
It is a 5 km long peninsula on the eastern coast of the Curonian Lagoon. A lighthouse, which belongs to an ornithological station and is a monument to technology, was erected on the cape in 1863. The lighthouse is 11 metres high and is located 30 metres from the shore. The observation platform of the lighthouse can be reached by a metal staircase, which is decorated with forged ornaments. From the platform you can see the Curonian Lagoon, Rusne Island and the Curonian Spit.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Ice Dunes hand made ice-cream (Gelato)

4.3/5
12 reviews
Unique and unusual natural formations in the centre of the Curonian Spit. They are dunes blown by the wind. The sand of the dunes is light-coloured due to the high quartz content. Sometimes dunes are called “travelling” or “wandering” dunes, because they move up to 10 metres a year under the influence of the wind, sometimes even crossing the Russian border. The dunes cannot be walked on, but there are wooden paths around the dunes for sightseeing.
Open time
Monday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Palanga sahili

4.6/5
1876 reviews
According to one of the authoritative British rankings, Palanga beach is one of the 20 best beaches in the world. Clean and golden sand, warm and calm sea, pine trees along the beach line – all this attracts many holidaymakers. For the promenade a pier was built on the place of a wooden one, destroyed by a storm. The length of the pier is about 400 metres. It offers a view of sand dunes and sea waters, especially beautiful at sunset.