Bernardine Garden
Bernardine Garden is a landscaped park along the Vilnele River in the center of Vilnius, with a musical fountain, botanical expositions, a playground, and a riverside cafe. Free.
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Vilnius Old Town
Vilnius has the largest baroque old town in Central and Eastern Europe, UNESCO-listed and free to walk. The narrow streets wind between churches, courtyards, and university buildings. The density of churches per square meter is extraordinary. Budget travelers discover a capital that competes with Prague and Krakow for architectural beauty at a fraction of the visitor volume and the prices.
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- S. Skapo g., 01403 Vilnius
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Gate of Dawn
The Gate of Dawn is the only surviving gate of the original city wall, with a chapel above it housing a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary venerated by both Catholics and Orthodox believers. Free to enter.
Gediminas Castle Tower
Gediminas Tower is the remaining keep of the Upper Castle on the hill above the Old Town, the symbol of Vilnius. The hilltop is free to climb.
Hales Market
Hales Market (Hales Turgas) is Vilnius's central market, a covered hall near the train station with stalls selling fresh produce, meat, cheese, and prepared Lithuanian food. Free to browse.
Hill of Three Crosses
The Hill of Three Crosses is a hilltop viewpoint across the Vilnele River from the Old Town, crowned by three white crosses that have become a symbol of Vilnius. Free.
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Castle is a 14th-century red-brick castle on an island in Lake Galve, 28 kilometers west of Vilnius. Entry to the castle museum is paid at a modest price.
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