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Vilnius is a small capital with the imagination of an empire.
Vilnius's UNESCO old town, forests, and a creative, low-key dining scene.
Capital
Vilnius
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May to September
Vibe
Quiet, characterful, easygoing
Budget
$$$Why Lithuania
Lithuania feels off-the-radar in the best way — beautiful, friendly and easy to combine with the other Baltics.
Must Try
- Šaltibarščiai — neon-pink cold beetroot soup
- Midus (mead) in a wooden tavern
- Kibinai pastries from the Karaite community
Must Visit
- Vilnius old town and Užupis
- Trakai island castle
- The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai
Before You Go
- Quiet, polite culture — speak softly
- Saunas are common and serious
- Excellent train and bus links to the Baltics
Local Legend
Vilnius was founded after Grand Duke Gediminas dreamed of an iron wolf howling on a hill. His priest interpreted it as a sign to build a great city. The wolf still appears on Vilnius's tourist branding seven centuries later.
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What to Visit in Lithuania
Cities
- Vilnius
Landmarks
- The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai
Nature Spots
- Trakai island castle
- The Curonian Spit's dunes
Stories from Lithuania
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Local insight
A Užupis bar handed travellers the Republic of Užupis 'constitution' on a tin sheet, in 30 languages. Article one: everyone has the right to live by the river. Article 38: nobody has the right to violence. Lithuania, in a corner of itself.
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A local legend
Vilnius was founded after Grand Duke Gediminas dreamed of an iron wolf howling on a hill. His priest interpreted it as a sign to build a great city. The wolf still appears on Vilnius's tourist branding seven centuries later.
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The one line that stays
Vilnius is a small capital with the imagination of an empire.
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