Catholic
Vilnius Cathedral Basilica
The most important Lithuanian Catholic church, standing in Cathedral Square at the foot of Gediminas Castle Hill. A neoclassical temple with a six-column portico – a symbol of the nation's spiritual life.
Vilnius Cathedral Basilica is the principal Catholic church of Lithuania, whose history dates back to the 13th century when King Mindaugas built the first Christian temple here. Over the centuries the cathedral was rebuilt multiple times – the current neoclassical form with a six-column portico was designed by architect Laurynas Gucevičius in 1783–1801. The underground crypts from the 14th–17th centuries house the remains of Lithuanian grand dukes and kings, including Vytautas the Great and Barbora Radvilaitė. The cathedral's bell tower is a separate former castle tower that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Vilnius. The church remains an active parish where regular services, concerts, and state ceremonies are held.
Nearby museums
👑 Palace of the Grand Dukes
Vilnius · 0 km
Reconstructed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania at Cathedral Square. Almost all Lithuanian rulers lived here since the 13th century. Museum features GDL treasury and interactive exhibitions.
Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00
Adults €7, students €3.50
More information🏛️ National Museum of Lithuania
Vilnius · 0.1 km
Lithuania's largest history and culture museum, founded in 1952. Exhibitions from prehistory to the 20th century. Located in Arsenalo Street complex near Gediminas Castle.
Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00
Adults €5, students €2.50
More information🎨 Vilnius Picture Gallery
Vilnius · 0.9 km
Lithuanian Art Museum branch in Chodkevičiai Palace. Largest collection of 16th–18th century Lithuanian art featuring portraits, historical paintings, and church art exhibits. The gallery itself is housed in a historic 17th-century baroque manor.
Wed–Sun 11:00–18:00
Adults €4, students €2
More information🎨 MO Museum
Vilnius · 1 km
Contemporary art museum designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Named one of Europe's most anticipated museums in 2019. Features library, reading room, shop, and café.
Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00, Fri 10:00–21:00
Adults €9, students €5
More information⚔️ Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Vilnius · 1.1 km
Former KGB headquarters near Lukiškės Square. Museum tells the story of 50 years of Soviet occupation – prison cells, interrogation rooms, execution sites. A deeply moving experience.
Wed–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–17:00
Adults €6, students €2
More information🕌 Karaite Ethnographic Exhibition
Trakai · 23 km
Unique exhibition of Karaite culture presenting the history, traditions, and daily life of this Turkic people in Lithuania. The Karaites were invited from Crimea by Grand Duke Vytautas in the 14th century as his personal guards and still maintain their cultural identity.
May–September 10:00–18:00, other months 10:00–17:00
Adults €3, students €1.50
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