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Walking along the cobbled streets of Lithuania’s
historic centre, you will discover one of the largest
surviving medieval towns in all of Europe. This
UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its
architectural heritage which incorporates Baroque,
Gothic, Renaissance and Russian elements in many
of its historical buildings and picturesque churches.
Pilies Gatve
(castle street) acquires its name from
the view of Gediminas’ Castle that can be seen from
between the numerous charming cafés, restaurants
and shops that adorn the area, and is a must visit for
purchases of authentic amber jewellery and linen,
the two main commodities of Lithuania.
Hotels and restaurants are not sparse in the heart
of Lithuania’s capital. Located in the very centre of
Vilnius Old Town, within the Cathedral Square, is
the astonishing Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnus. All
96 of the hotel’s rooms and additional suites are
spacious and designed to provide stunning views
of the surrounding area, be it the courtyard or the
Cathedral Square. The hotel is situated minutes
away from prominent monuments such as the
Presidential Palace, as well as the main shopping
street Gedimino Boulevard, home to numerous
designer boutiques. The hotel’s Restaurant
Telegrafas is particularly renowned within Vilnius for
its innovative recipes which look to bring traditional
Lithuanian dishes into the modern day. The
restaurant’s signature dish ‘Treasures of Žemaitija
Forest’ combines primary ingredients found within
Lithuania’s exquisite nature: high-end game,
mushrooms and berries.
VILNIUS OLD TOWN
For culture vultures & history buffs
A short walk to Gediminas’ Castle will reveal a
uniquely unobstructed view of the Old Town.
Here, information on the historic Baltic Way can be
found; a crucial political demonstration organised
by the independence movement, in which two
million people held hands to form a 600-kilometre
human chain through the Baltic countries – a sign
of unity, strength and freedom. The Neoclassical
Vilnius Cathedral, built between the 13th and 15th
century, is regarded to be the most important
place of worship for Catholics in Lithuania. Tours
of the cathedral crypts, containing the remains
of numerous kings and queens, take place every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4pm. The
surrounding Cathedral Square is best known for
the various festivals and events hosted there
throughout the year.
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Walking along the cobbled streets of Lithuania’s
historic centre, you will discover one of the largest
surviving medieval towns in all of Europe. This
UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its
architectural heritage which incorporates Baroque,
Gothic, Renaissance and Russian elements in many
of its historical buildings and picturesque churches.
Pilies Gatve
(castle street) acquires its name from
the view of Gediminas’ Castle that can be seen from
between the numerous charming cafés, restaurants
and shops that adorn the area, and is a must visit for
purchases of authentic amber jewellery and linen,
the two main commodities of Lithuania.
Hotels and restaurants are not sparse in the heart
of Lithuania’s capital. Located in the very centre of
Vilnius Old Town, within the Cathedral Square, is
the astonishing Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnus. All
96 of the hotel’s rooms and additional suites are
spacious and designed to provide stunning views
of the surrounding area, be it the courtyard or the
Cathedral Square. The hotel is situated minutes
away from prominent monuments such as the
Presidential Palace, as well as the main shopping
street Gedimino Boulevard, home to numerous
designer boutiques. The hotel’s Restaurant
Telegrafas is particularly renowned within Vilnius for
its innovative recipes which look to bring traditional
Lithuanian dishes into the modern day. The
restaurant’s signature dish ‘Treasures of Žemaitija
Forest’ combines primary ingredients found within
Lithuania’s exquisite nature: high-end game,
mushrooms and berries.
VILNIUS OLD TOWN
For culture vultures & history buffs
A short walk to Gediminas’ Castle will reveal a
uniquely unobstructed view of the Old Town.
Here, information on the historic Baltic Way can be
found; a crucial political demonstration organised
by the independence movement, in which two
million people held hands to form a 600-kilometre
human chain through the Baltic countries – a sign
of unity, strength and freedom. The Neoclassical
Vilnius Cathedral, built between the 13th and 15th
century, is regarded to be the most important
place of worship for Catholics in Lithuania. Tours
of the cathedral crypts, containing the remains
of numerous kings and queens, take place every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4pm. The
surrounding Cathedral Square is best known for
the various festivals and events hosted there
throughout the year.
