Best Time to Visit Vilnius for 1 Day :Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Gediminas Castle Tower

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Arsenalo gatvė 5

Gediminas Tower is located on Gediminas Hill at an altitude of 48 meters. It was built in the 13th century and still stands on the top of the mountain after many wars and reconstructions. The three-storey tower is simple in appearance but has experienced vicissitudes of life and is the first choice for tourists to Vilnius. Climbing up Gediminas Mountain, you can see the whole Vilnius from the middle of the mountain, and it is also a good place to take pictures of the city scenery. Standing on the ancient pagoda and looking into the distance, the whole city has a panoramic view. On the ancient tower, there are also very detailed exhibitions and videos about the Baltic Road, which constantly commemorate the independence of the Lithuanians.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Gediminas Castle Tower, Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Cathedral a. 2 ， Vilnius

Vilnius Cathedral is located on the wide church square at the foot of Gediminas Mountain. It was built in 1387-1388. It was the first Gothic wooden church. After many restorations, it gradually merged with the Gothic style. , Renaissance and Baroque. There are three statues standing on the gable in front of the church, the one holding the cross in the middle is St. Anna, the one on the right is St. Kazimiras, and the one on the left is St. Stanislav. Next to the cathedral is the 52-meter-high bell tower, which is the watchtower of the ancient castle from the 13th to the 17th centuries, and contains 17 clocks. The chapel of St. Casimir is in Baroque style, with frescoes depicting the life of the Lithuanian saint and his silver coffin.

Reviews from Real Guests:

BEARLTU: very old and very nice basilica near museum 😄. in this basilica u can go to museum where u see mummies

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