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Published by Vilnius City Municipal Government Tourism Division Vilnius Tourism Manual A Word of Welcome

Vilnius is truly a city unlike any other. Once expe- ropean capitals are as at ease with themselves as rienced, its unique charm and beauty can never Vilnius. It’s a quintessentially European city which be forgotten. Countless people have fallen in love abounds with picturesque streets and spectacular with it over the years, but no one can fully capture churches. It teems with wonderful museums and its magical essence in words, not even poets or art galleries. It pulsates with cutting-edge cultural guidebook writers. events and nightlife. It has something for every- The best way to get to know Vilnius is to stroll around one, from old-fashioned romantics to discerning it at leisure and experience it in all its sensual glory. businessmen, from party-loving hedonists to high- Enjoy a coffee at any one of the numerous outdoor minded culture buffs. café tables and see how serene the locals look as they go about their daily lives. Dine out at one of the And if you manage to tear your gaze away from city’s many excellent restaurants and marvel at the the abundance of beautiful buildings and beguiling excellence and diversity of the culinary scene. Enjoy shop window displays, you will also notice how the a night out on the town and revel in the goodwill and entire city is ringed by vast stretches of lush green openness of Vilnius’s fun-loving population. foliage. Vilnius is a delightfully green city that boasts many beautiful parks and countless quaint, tree- Vilnius is a superb example of how history and mo- lined streets. It’s quite simply the perfect city for a dernity can harmoniously coexist. The Old Town and meandering walk or a leisurely bike ride. surrounding city centre are a perfectly preserved mosaic of historic architectural styles, while just Vilnius has a proud historical heritage which is there across the peacefully flowing River Neris a sleek for ever-growing numbers of visitors to enjoy. The new skyline testifies to Vilnius’s dynamic entrepre- Vilnius Tourism Manual contains everything you neurial spirit. need to know to make your stay as pleasurable, con- Perhaps it’s because of Lithuania’s official status venient and safe as possible. You may find it difficult as the geographical centre of Europe, but few Eu- to put Vilnius into words, but that’s love for you. 4 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt Contents

A Word of Welcome...... 3 Restaurants and Catering 35 General information 5 5.1 Restaurants and Catering...... 36 1.1 General information about Lithuania and Vilnius...... 6 5.2 Restaurants and catering outside Vilnius...... 40 1.2 Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & 5.3 Unique places ...... 40 Convention Bureau ...... 7 5.4 Catering companies...... 40 1.3 History ...... 9 Arts and Culture 41 1.4 Places to visit...... 11 6.1 Museums in Vilnius...... 42 1.5 Main cultural events in 2014 ...... 13 6.2 Exhibition centres...... 44 1.6 Main sport events in 2014 ...... 18 6.3 Art galleries...... 44 Transportation 19 6.4 Concert halls and music venues...... 46 2.1 Transportation to Vilnius...... 20 2.2 Transportation within Vilnius...... 21 6.5 Theatres...... 47 2.3 Car rental...... 21 6.6 Museums and attractions outside Vilnius...... 47 2.4 Coach rental...... 22 6.7 Cultural events in Vilnius...... 48 2.5 Bicycle rental...... 22 Entertainment and things to do 49 2.6 Unusual means of transport...... 22 7.1 Shopping...... 50 2.7 Sightseeing...... 22 7.2 Nightlife...... 52 2.8 Car and Coach parking...... 22 7.3 Cinemas...... 52 Tour Planning 23 7.4 Active Leisure...... 53 3.1 Incoming tour operators...... 24 7.5 Parks ...... 54 3.2 Excursion operators...... 25 7.6. SPA ...... 54 3.3 Conventions and congresses organizers ...... 25 7.7. Hot Air Baloon flihts...... 54 3.4 Cultural routes and networks...... 26 7.8. Entertainment for Children...... 54 3.5 Guide organizations...... 26 Official File 55 3.6 Guiding regulations...... 26 8.1 Consular information...... 56 Accommodation 27 8.2 Official and public tourism institutions...... 56 4.1 Hotel classification system...... 28 8.3 International youth organizations in Vilnius...... 57 4.2 City zones...... 28 8.4 Official culture institutions...... 57 4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance...... 29 4.4 Hotels...... 30 8.5 Foreign cultural centres in Vilnius...... 57 4.5 Guest houses...... 33 8.6 Convention and congresses...... 57 4.6 Motels...... 34 8.7 Tourist information...... 57 4.7 Hostels...... 34 8.8 Vilnius and Lithuania on the web...... 59 4.8 Camping sites...... 34 Vilnius Old Town...... 60 4.9 Bed & Breakfast...... 34 Practical information ...... 61

Vilnius City Municipal Government Tourism Division Konstitucijos ave. 3, LT–09601 Vilnius City Municipal Government Tourism Division organises Vilnius Vilnius, Lithuania Hospitality Awards. The aim of the contest is to improve the image Tel +370 5 211 2313 of Vilnius and the quality of services. The winners of the Vilnius Fax +370 5 211 2315 Hospitality Awards 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 You will E-mail: [email protected]. find in this Manual. Website: www.vilnius-tourism.lt

All information published in this booklet was correct as known to Vilnius City Municipal Government Tourism Division at the time of printing (October 2013). No responsibility can be accepted for changes, typesetting or printing errors. This information is subject to change without notice.

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Chapter Contents Vilnius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s not hard to see why with so many wonderful 1.1 General information about historic sights. The city’s extraordinary appear- Lithuania and Vilnius...... 6 ance of historic continuity is all the more amazing when you consider its turbulent history. But 1.2 Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & Convention Bureau ...... 7 Vilnius is now back where it rightly belongs – at the heart of Europe – and this most quintes- 1.3 History ...... 9 sentially European of cities has quickly gained a 1.4 Places to visit...... 11 reputation as being a most charming, delightful and – it has to be said – magical place. Come 1.5 Main cultural events in 2014 ...... 13 and see for yourself! 1.6 Main sport events in 2014 ...... 18 6 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Location/Territory 1.1 General information about Lithuania is situated on the eastern coast (shore) of the Baltic Sea and covers 65.300 sq. km – it is the larg- Lithuania and Vilnius est of the three Baltic countries, mostly fertile lowland, peppered the service industry. Russian and is available on Internet site of the with many lakes. About 30 % of to a lesser extent Polish are widely Bank of Lithuania www.lbank.lt Lithuania is covered by forests. spoken in Vilnius. There are 2800 lakes larger than Lithuania has a value-added tax 0.5 hectares and 18 rivers longer Government (VAT, pridėtinės vertės mokestis than 100 kilometres in Lithuania. PVM) of 21% (with some excep- Parliamentary Republic. The length of coastline is 99 km. tions), and it is automatically includ- The capital city is Vilnius. Vilnius Membership ed in all costs. If you are pleased with a service, you may tip the occupies an area of about 400 sq. EU, NATO, WB, WTO, Schengen km of which 20.2% approximately Area waiter 5 or 10% of your bill, although is developed and the remainder it is not compulsory. Bargaining is is green belt (43.9% approx.) and Local time possible at markets. water (2.1% approx.). The time in Lithuania in winter is Working hours As calculated by the National GMT+2, in summer GMT+3. Geographic Institute of France in Governmental institutions work 1989, the geographical centre of Climate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Continental Europe lies in Lithuania The climate of Lithuania is transi- Friday. (26 km north of Vilnius). tional bet-ween continental and Shops are usually open from 10 a.m. maritime. The average annual tem- Borders to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. on weekdays and perature is +6.1 degrees Celsius, in Baltic Sea 90 km January being -5 and +17 degrees until 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Belarus 678.8 km Celsius in July. The average pre- Shopping malls are open all week Kaliningrad (Russia) 290 km cipitation is about 661 mm per year. from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Latvia 610.3 km Food stores are usually open be- Poland 103.7 km Money and costs tween 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., some su- Population The national currency of Lithuania permarkets are open till 12 at night. is Litas (LTL, Lt), which exist in The population of Lithuania totaled notes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and Public holidays 2.988 million (Statistics of Lithu- 500 Lt. The smaller unit is called January 1st – New Year’s Day and ania, 2012) centas (cent, ct), 1 Lt = 100 ct. The National Flag Day coins are of 1, 2, 5 Lt and 1, 2, 5, 10, February 16th – Independence Day Vilnius population is 526 356 inhab- 20 and 50 cent. Litas is pegged to (1918) itants: Lithuanians 59,4%, Polish the European Union currency Euro. March 11th – Restoration of the In- 23%, Russian 10,3% and other 7,3%. 1 € = 3.4528 Lt. Foreign currencies can be easily exchanged in banks. dependent Lithuanian State (1990) th Religion Use of credit cards is common and April 20 (2014) – Velykos (Easter) wide spread. ATMs can be found in May 1st – International Labour Day Lithuania is mostly Roman Catholic, th banks, post offices, shops and on June 24 – Joninės (Rasos) – the while Russian Orthodox, Evangeli- the streets. Most establishments Feast of St. John (Midsummer) cal Lutheran and Baptist believers (hotels, restaurants and stores) July 6th – King Mindaugas’ Corona- are also represented. accept credit cards. tion (The Day of Statehood) Language Traveller’s cheques can be re- August 15th – Žolinė (the Feast of deemed for cash in hotels and the Assumption) The state language is Lithuanian. banks, but cannot be used as cur- November 1st – Vėlinės (All Saints‘ It is one of the oldest languages in rency in other establishments. For Europe and has many common fea- Day) those planning trips outside of th tures with Sanskrit. Most citizens of December 24 – Kūčios (Christmas major urban areas it is best to take Lithuanian‘s larger cities (Vilnius, Eve) cash as ATMs are less plentiful. th th Kaunas and Klaipėda) will speak December 25 –26 – Kalėdos English, especially if they work in More information on local money (Christmas) Vilnius Tourism Manual 1.2 Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & Convention Bureau

www.vilnius-tourism.lt www.vilnius-convention.lt Vilnius City Card

Vilnius Tourist Information Centre Vilnius Convention bureau pro- With the card in your hands, rejoice & Convention Bureau provides motes Vilnius as a meeting destina- in a UNESCO treasure – the Old professional, objective and ex- tion. It constantly gathers informa- Town of Vilnius bursting with histo- haustive information about the tion about facilities and services ry and cosyness, take part in walk- providers, gives impartial advice to most interesting places to visit, ing tours, segway guided tours or meeting planners. In 2013, the Bu- Vilnius City Card, sightseeing tours be wowed by a hot-air baloon ride reau launched the meetings trade- for groups and individuals, tourist over the medieval city centre and show CONVENE - the first event of routes, cultural events and enter- beyond. Touch the amber at the tainment, accommodation booking its kind in the Baltic Sea Region. It galleries, see the goods of indoor and restaurants, transport rent and provided the opportunity for international buyers to learn about the and outdoor museums, experience shopping. impressive range of meetings fa- extreme amusements in adventure Visit one of Tourist Information cilities on offer in this culturally rich parks. Enjoy a glass of wine/beer for Centres and get free city map, re- and diverse region. a break, try Lithuanian food for din- ceive useful advices, use free Wi-Fi ner, feel the lively city at night and zone! You can also buy various don‘t forget to save your money souvenirs and books about Vilnius with the Vilnius City Card on each and Lithuania. step of your exploration! Contacts: Contacts: Vilniaus str. 22, LT–01119 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 22, LT–01119 Vilnius (Main Office) Tel. +370 5 212 2599 Tel. +370 5 262 9660 Fax +370 5 262 8169 Fax +370 5 262 8169 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] There are three types of the card:  I–VII 9:00–18:00 www.vilnius-events.lt for 24 hours (with public transport ticket and without it) and 72 hours Internet site with the main goal – to (with public transport ticket). Also at: present the information about cul- Didžioji str. 31, LT–01128 Vilnius tural events in Vilnius and surround- The card is issued for individual use (Town Hall) ings, focusing on traditional events, and takes effect at the moment of Tel. +370 5 262 6470 festivals and non-commercial its acquisition.  I–VII 9:00–18:00 events in a concentrated and visu- ally attractive form. The informa- Buy your Vilnius City Šventaragio str. 2, LT–01122 tion is provided in English, Russian Vilnius (Cathedral Square) and Lithuanian. Card in all Tourist  I–VII 9:00–18:00 Information Centres It is also possible to order it Rodūnios kelias 2-1, LT–02189 online at www.vilnius-tourism.lt. Vilnius (Vilnius Airport) More information by Tel. +370 5 230 6841 e-mail [email protected],  I–VII 9:00–21:00 tel. +370 5 250 5895 8 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Audio Guide Discover Vilnius Old Town •Trip to a Medieval City •Vilnius Legends Visitors of the city can get ac- Take part in the walking tour, feel quainted with Vilnius by following the unique atmosphere of the Thematic Excursions one of the two audio guide routes historic Old Town and discover the Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & and listening to a recording in places to which you would like to Convention Bureau offers thematic English, German, Russian, Polish come back again. excursions introducing city tourism and Lithuanian. Audio guides can It can be booked in advance for resources from architectural mo- be rented from two Vilnius Tourist your preferred time or joined daily Information Centres (Vilniaus str. saic to always live culture, from the from 15 May to 15 September: 22 and Didžioji str. 31). handicrafts to culinary traditions. 11:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fri- A special map with the indicated Thematic excursions for groups days, Sundays – in English; route is distributed together with and individuals should be booked 11:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Satur- the audio guide. in advance. Duration of the excur- days – in German; Cost of rent is 35 LTL. The deposit sions is 2 – 3 hours. 11:00 Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (100 LTL) is given back upon re- • Artistic and Romantic Vilnius – in Russian. turning the audio guide. The audio • Most Famous Women of Vilnius The tour starts from the Bell Tower guide is rented and returned on the and their Love Stories in the Cathedral square. same day. • Secrets of Vilnius Courtyards The price – 35 LTL per person. The holder of Vilnius City Card re- • Handicrafts of Vilnius Duration 2 hours. ceives the audio guide free of charge. • Panoramas of Vilnius Audioguide is also available in MP3 • Republic of Užupis format, compatible with MP3 play- Theatrical Events - Tours • Vilnius at Night ers, Smartphones and Tablets in for Groups • Vilnius Catacombs English and Lithuanian. Take part in a theatrical event and • Vilnius Churches and Shrines Information feel the unique atmosphere of the • Vilnius Legends www.vilnius-tourism.lt, Lithuanian National evening, get tel. +370 5 262 9660, • Vilnius Old Town – UNESCO World acquainted with the history of the e-mail: [email protected] Heritage Medieval Vilnius or take part in Information Excursions a Ghostly trip around Vilnius Old www.vilnius-tourism.lt Town. The events are organised City guests can take part in various Booking by tel. +370 5 262 9660, excursions, organised by Vilnius for groups and should be booked +370 5 253 2115 Tourist Information Centre & in advance: e-mail [email protected] Convention Bureau. •National Evening [email protected]

Vilnius Tourism App

Vilnius Tourism City Guide is like a local by your side as you discover everything the city has to offer. You will find the information about sightseeing, attractions, activities, restaurants, cafés, hotels, shopping, nightlife, Vilnius City Card and lots more. Vilnius Tourism City Guide is a 100% offline, so you will not get a huge phone bill for the internet. With “Near Me” function you will easily navigate through the city and all your “Favorites” are stored for later use. It is advisable to have an active Wi-Fi connection when downloading and updating the application. Vilnius Tourism City Guide is adapted to the IOS and Android smart phones’ users. It is available to download the Vilnius Tourism Application for free at the App Store and Google Play. Vilnius Tourism Manual 1.3 History

Years ago 7th – 2nd century BC – The first Baltic tribes establish themselves on the territory of present-day Lithuania. 1009 – Lithuania is first mentioned in a written text when the Kvedlin- burgh Chronicle states that Arch- bishop Brunonus was hit over the head by pagans in Lituae and went to heaven. 1236 – Duke Mindaugas unites local chieftains to defeat the Livo- nian knights at the Battle of Saulė, thereby establishing the state of Lithuania. lishes the first printing house in harsher oppression and more strin- 1253 – Duke Mindaugas is crowned Vilnius. The city becomes one of gent Russification policies. Lithuania’s first king on July 6. This the great book printing centres of day is now celebrated as the Day of Europe. Vilnius also flourishes as a 1918 – Lithuania declares independ- Lithuanian Statehood. city of merchants and craftsmen. ence on February 16. 1323 – Vilnius is first mentioned as 1569 – The Lubin Union, which the capital of Lithuania when Grand 1920 – Poland annexes Vilnius. The results in the Polish-Lithuanian Duke Gediminas officially invites Lithuanian capital is transferred to Commonwealth, leads to a loss of Western European merchants and Kaunas. status for Vilnius. Polish becomes craftsmen to settle in the city. the state language. 1939 – Lithuanian independence 1387 – An alliance between Lithu- 1579 – Vilnius University is founded comes to an end with the secret ania and Poland is formed after by Jesuits. It becomes the most signing of the Molotov-Ribben- Grand Duke Jogaila marries Polish important cultural centre in the Princess Jadwiga. Vilnius is granted tropp pact which carves up Europe region. municipal rights. Lithuania is the into Nazi and Soviet control. The last pagan state to convert to 1795 – Following the third parti- USSR restores Vilnius as capital Christianity. tion of the Lithuanian-Polish state, and establishes military bases there Lithuania is annexed to Russia. 1410 – The Lithuanian army, led by before annexing all of Lithuania. Vilnius is plundered. cousins King Jogaila and Grand Duke 1990 – The Supreme Council an- Vytautas, achieve a resounding vic- 1831 – A rebellion against Russian tory against the Teutonic knights rule fails resulting in the closure of nounces the restoration of Lithu- in the historic battle of Grünwald Vilnius University, the conversion anian independence on March 11. (also known as Tannenberg and of Catholic churches to Orthodox 2004 – Lithuanian becomes a mem- Žalgiris). churches, and the enforced use of Russian in Lithuanian schools. ber of NATO and the EU. 1495 – The first goldsmith and sew- ing craft guilds are established. 1834 – A telegraph line linking St. 2009 – Lithuania celebrates the an- Vilnius flourishes as a major East- Petersburg, Vilnius and Warsaw niversary of the first written men- ern European trading and cultural is built. tion of its name, and the capital Vil- centre. 1864–1904 – Another failed uprising nius takes on the year-long mantle 1522 – Pranciškus Skoryna estab- against Russian rule leads to even of “European Capital of Culture”. 10 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

And now amazing degree of harmony in There is no shortage of things to both its cultural and social life. do in Vilnius. For culturally-minded people there is enormous ar- Vilnius is a fascinating mix of tradi- Thanks to the city’s history, the ray of wonderful art galleries and tion and innovation. Its entire Old people of Vilnius have inherited Town is a UNESCO World Heritage fascinating speciality museums. a tolerant and laidback attitude. Concerts are also hugely popular site thanks to the city’s abun- They like a good time, which is with music-loving Lithuanians, dance of beautifully preserved why the Old Town is always alive from big-name pop acts, to top- historic architecture. But Vilnius is with the sound of music, laughter quality classic performances, to also a place of elegant skyscrap- and animated conversation. charming folk music recitals, to ers, state-of-the-art business cen- It’s this harmonious combination jovial jazz jams. tres and gleaming new sports and of old and new, tradition and mo- entertainment complexes. There is something even for the dernity, which makes Vilnius such most insatiable shopaholic – from Few European capitals enjoy such a remarkable place. massive shopping centres to harmony. While the Old Town is Vilnius feels like a small town be- charming little boutiques. an elegant cityscape of red russet- cause its streets are so beautifully Vilnius’ nightlife is renowned for tiled rooftops and baroque spires, spread out, but it is also a modern its heady blend of relaxed pubs, the business district just across metropolis. The main shopping trendy bars and high-energy night the river Neris boasts the most and business districts offer free clubs. If sports is more your thing, impressive ensemble of modern Wi-Fi access so don’t be surprised however, you could take a jet architecture in the Baltic States. to see someone checking their flight, go canoeing or even take a email in the shadow of a 17th- The Lithuanian capital is a cos- hot air balloon ride over the city. century building. A Lithuanian taxi mopolitan place where one can company was the first in Europe From exploring the hidden court- hear Lithuanian, Russian, Polish, to install multimedia consoles in yards of the Old Town, to dining English and many other European its cars, so you can even surf the in one of the city’s numerous languages on the street and in web on your way from the airport top-class restaurants, your only bars and restaurants. Yet, as with to the hotel. As you see, Vilnius problem will be how to fit so its architecture, Vilnius enjoys an comes with all possible mod cons. much into your time. Vilnius 1.4 Places to visit Tourism Manual

Cathedral-Basilica, Belfry, Cathedral Television Tower Square Sausio 13-osios str. 10 Katedros sq. 1 Tel +370 5 252 5333 Tel +370 5 261 07 31 [email protected] [email protected]; www.katedra.lt www.telecentras.lt The Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. The Television Tower is one of the tallest Vladislav is the most important place of buildings in Eastern Europe. It is 326,5 worship for the country‘s Catholics and metres high. the venue for the main Christian, folk and Church of St. Peter and St Paul national festivities. Antakalnio str. 1 Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower Tel +370 5 234 0229 Arsenalo str. 5 St Peter and Paul’s Church is a masterpiece Tel +370 5 261 7453, +370 5 262 9426 of the 17th-century. Baroque famous for [email protected]; www.lnm.lt its exceptional interior where one can see The Vilnius Castle Museum was opened about 2,000 stucco figures. in 1960. An observation deck on the top Vilnius Town Hall of the tower is the best place from which Didžioji str. 31 to appreciate a magnificent panorama of Tel +370 5 261 8007 Vilnius. www.vilniausrotuse.lt Gates of Dawn The Town Hall building was Gothic to begin Aušros Vartų str. 12 with and changed with time. The Town Hall www.ausrosvartai.lt was reconstructed for the last time by the The painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary, architect Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius at Mother of Mercy, in the Chapel of the the end of the 18th century.Today Vilnius Gates of Dawn is known all over the world. Town Hall is a representative building. Church of St. Anne Presidential Palace Maironio str. 8 S. Daukanto a. 3 The church of St. Anne is a masterpiece of Tel +370 5 266 4011 the late Gothic period. St. Anne’s Church, [email protected] which has survived to the present day www.president.lt without changing for over 500 years, has The Presidential Palace, called “Prezi become a symbol of Vilnius. dentūra” (President’s Office) in everyday life, was built in the square of Simonas Vilnius University Daukantas. Russian Tsar Alexander I, Universiteto str. 3 French King Louis XVIII, Emperor Napoleon Tel +370 5 268 7298; www.vu.lt Bonaparte, and Polish Marshall and states- Vilnius University is one of the oldest uni- man Jozef Pilsudski visited the palace. versities in Eastern Europe.The complexes of Vilnius University were formed over Historical-architectural Ensemble of several centuries and, as a result, consist Bernardines of the buildings built in Gothic, Baroque Maironio str. 10-2 and Classical styles. Tel +370 682 40 216 Fax +370 5 260 9392 Užupis [email protected] Užupio str. www.bernardinuansamblis.lt Užupis is a “republic” of artists. It has A full name of the Church is the Church of its own anthem, constitution, president, St Francis from Assisi (Bernardine). The bishop, two churches, one of the oldest building is monumental. In case of need it graveyards in Vilnius , seven bridges, and could have been used not only for prayer a guardian – the bronze angel of Užupis. but also for defence. Bastion of Vilnius City Wall Campanile of St. John’s Church Bokšto str. 20/Subačiaus str. 18 Šv. Jono str. 12 Tel +370 5 261 2149 The exclusive panoramic view of Vilnius www.lnm.lt can be admired from the highest building The bastion is a Renaissance defence com- in the Old Town – the campanile of St. plex of authentic construction situated John’s Church. next to the former city wall and dating back to the 17th century Church of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Three Crosses Šv. Jono str. 12 T. Kosciuškos str. Tel +370 5 212 1715 It is believed that the three crosses were One of the picturesque parts of the Vilnius first erected here in the 17th century to University building is the Church of Sts. commemorate a group of monks from a Johns and its bell tower. The full name of nearby monastery, who were martyred in the church is the Church of St. John the the 14th century. Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. 12 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Church of St Michael the Archangel [email protected] Šv. Mykolo str. 9 www.valdovurumai.lt Tel +370 5 269 7803, The reconstructed Palace of the Grand +370 5 269 7800 Dukes of Lithuania, the former political, [email protected] diplomatic, cultural center of the State, www.bpmuziejus.lt was one of the most famous in Europe The Church of St Michael was built by the in the 15th-17th centuries and was demol- Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ished in the beginning of the 19th century. Leonas Sapiega between 1594 and 1597 for This Palace is excellent located just in a convent of Bernardine nuns, and also to the heart of Vilnius, within the confines serve as a family mausoleum. Its construc- of Lower Castle. Nowadays the Gothic, tion work was completed in about 1604. Renaissance and Early Baroque halls of this multifunctional Museum are ideally Church of St Casimir and the Jesuit applicable to organize a different size and Monastery content public events, official visits, con- Didžioji str. 34 ferences, meetings, seminars, concerts, Tel +370 5 212 1715 performances, receptions and other. www.kazimiero.lt The Church was built by the Jesuits: work Pilies Street began on it in 1604, just two years after St Pilies Street is the oldest and most flam- Casimir had been canonised. The Church boyant street in the Old Town of Vilnius. of St Casimir is one of the first Baroque Kings, legates of the Pope, and envoys churches in Vilnius. from other countries passed this street on their way to the castle. Ortodox Church of St Parasceve Didžioji str. 2 Gediminas avenue At the end of the 16th century a masonry Vilnius started developing faster in the church was built to replace the wooden middle of the 19th century, when the rail one which had burnt down. In 1611 the line St. Petersburg – Vilnius was built. church and the alms-house devolved to the A new central street of the city, Georgij Uniates–Orthodox Catholics recognising Avenue was built. the supremacy of the Pope; unfortunately Literatai Street they did not take care of the buildings. His- Literatų str. torical sources inform us that the church www.literatugatve.lt was transformed into a tavern, and the From 2008 a group of artists had an idea alms-house turned into a brothel. The to revive the street and to decorate it with restored sanctuary was given a special artworks related with litterateurs. honour in the 18th century by Czar Peter I, who during his visit presented a gift of Road of freedom the colours taken from the Swedes in the Konstitucijos ave. Great Northern War. A legend spread that www.laisveskelias.lt it was here the Czar himself christened an “The Road of Freedom” is a sculpture com- ancestor of the poet Alexander Pushkin memorating the twentieth anniversary of — Hannibal of African origin (the marble the restoration of the State of Lithuania board). In 1864 the decrepit church was and invites all residents of the country and rebuilt in the Neobyzantine style (by ar- patriots of Lithuania to continue along the chitect Nikolai Chagin). path of freedom and solidarity. Synagogue Rasos Cemetery Pylimo str. 39 Rasų str. 32 Tel +370 5 2612523 Tel +370 5 2656563 The synagogue (by architect Dovydas Rasos cemetery is the oldest in the city of Rozenhauzas) was opened in September Vilnius, founded in 1801. Later, columbaria 1903, on the Jewish New Year. The build- and neo-gothic chapel (arch. T.Tišeckis) ing, designed in the Moorish style, has a were built in the cemetery. women’s section and premises for the Monument of Frank Zappa choir on the second floor. This is the only Kalinausko str. 1 Jewish house of worship that survived This monument is dedicated to eminent after World War II in Vilnius. Several can- American composer, guitarist and singer tors who are famous all over the world Frank Zappa (sculptor Konstantinas Bog- were born in Vilnius. Prayers are held in danas). This performer, distinguished for the Synagogue every day according to the the peculiar style of his creative work, is misnagdim tradition. referred to as the father of modern music. Palace of the Grand Dukes of the Frank Zappa’s music is characterised by its Grand Duchy of Lithuania psychedelic style and elements of parody, Katedros sq. 3 which combine rock, jazz, avant-garde and Tel +370 5 212 7476, electronic music. +370 5 260 8947 Vilnius Tourism Manual 1.5 Main cultural events in 2014

Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and are alive with people in masks and January Congress Centre LITEXPO. costumes, who in the evening burn 6th: Procession of Three Wise Organized by: Vilnius Tourist Infor- down Morė - the symbol of winter and lifeless nature. Shows of Vilnius Men mation Centre & Convention Bureau Tel +370 5 2 12 2599 folklore ensembles create a festive Venues: Streets of the Old Town Fax +370 5262 8169 atmosphere in the city. Organized by: Vilnius Old Town E-mail: [email protected] Venues: V. Kudirkos square, Court- Theatre Website: www.convene.lt yard of Vilnius Teachers‘ House Naugarduko str. 20, LT–03225 Vilnius Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Culture Tel +370 687 91661 th th th 20 –23 : 15 International Centre E-mail: [email protected] Vilnius Book Fair Website: www.senamiescioteatras.lt Pamėnkalnio str. 34, LT–01114 Vilnius The International Vilnius Book Fair Tel +370 5 279 1287 is the main annual meeting place of th th E-mail: [email protected] 24 –26 : International tourism, publishers, authors and readers. It Website: www.etno.lt leisure and sports exhibition is a well-known cultural activity in “Adventur” Lithuania and the biggest book fair in 12th–15th: International Baltic International exhibition on tour- the Baltic countries. The Vilnius Book ism, leisure and sports. Adventur Fair is mainly devoted to reader and Jewellery Exhibition “Amber means a tour through vivid emotions, it is focused on books and cultural Trip” cherished recollections, joyous ad- programme. This gives a chance to “Amber Trip” is a major specialised ventures and valuable experiences Lithuanian and foreign authors to jewellery exhibition in the Baltic dedicated to everyone wishing to meet their audience live. States. Amber jewelleries, stones, put together his or her own unique The distinctive feature of the Vilnius crafts, new technologies for amber picture of the holiday. Book Fair is abundance of cultural manufacturing are represented dur- Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and events, especiallly meetings with the ing the exhibition. Congress Centre LITEXPO well known Lithuanian and foreign Venue: Hotel “Radisson BLU Lietuva” writers. Cultural programme attracts Organized by: Lithuanian Exhibition Organized by: “Amber Trip” thousands of book-lovers from Lithu- and Congress Centre LITEXPO, the Aušros Vartų str. 15 – 5, LT-01129 Vilnius ania and neighbouring countries. State Tourism Department under the Tel +370 5 260 8495 Ministry of Economy, the Lithuanian Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and Fax +370 5 260 8497 Tourism Association and Chamber of Congress Centre LITEXPO E-mail: [email protected] Tourism of the Republic of Lithuania Organized by: Lithuanian Exhibition Website: www.ambertrip.com Laisvės ave 5, LT-04215 Vilnius and Congress Centre LITEXPO, Lithu- Tel +370 5 268 68 65 anian Publishers Association, The 7th–9th: Kaziukas Fair Fax +370 5 212 4124 International Cultural Programme The traditional folk arts and crafts fair E-mail: [email protected] Centre; Cultural programme sup- dedicated to the 4th of March, the day Website: www.litexpo.lt ported by the Lithuanian ministry of the Patron of Lithuania, St Casimir. of Culture Tel +370 5 268 68 24 Venues: Vilnius Old Town, Town February E-mail: [email protected] Hall square, Sirvydas square, Tymo Website: www.vilniusbookfair.lt square, Pilies, Didžioji, Vokiečių, 12th–13th: Convene Rūdninkų streets. Convene is a business to business Organized by: Vilnius City Municipal two day event for the meetings in- March Government Culture Division dustry for the countries of baltic. It E-mail: [email protected] st is intended to create an annual inter- 1 : Užgavėnės (Shrove Tuesday) Website: www.vilnius.lt national show case for the regional Užgavėnės is one of the most enter- Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre meetings industry and accelerate the taining days in Vilnius, marking the Pamėnkalnio str. 34, LT-01114 Vilnius interest in, and demand for, holding end of the winter, driving it away, Tel/Fax +370 5 212 2593 meetings, incentives and confer- and the beginning of Lent. Tradi- E-mail: [email protected] ences in the region. tionally all day through, the streets Website: www.etno.lt 14 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

20th–April 3rd: 19th Vilnius Organized by: “Sick Service” dic and Baltic countries, UK, France, International Film Festival Raugyklos str. 15 – 312, LT-01140 Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Israel, “Kino pavasaris” (“Spring of Vilnius Canada, Slovenia, Serbia, Russia, Cinema”) Tel/Fax +370 5 262 9683 Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Swit- E-mail: [email protected] zerland, Senegal. “Kino pavasaris” is one of the biggest [email protected] and most important cinema event in Venues: Lithuanian National Drama Website: www.madosinfekcija.lt Theatre, Arts Printing House Lithuania. Festival was established in www.sickservice.lt 1995 and now that seventeen years Organized by: Public Enterprise “Vil- have passed it earned its reputation nius Festivals” because it is showing high quality April Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius newest films that are carefully picked Tel +370 5 212 7364 out of highly rated festivals and has 8th–May 2nd: 16th International E-mail: [email protected] been awarded the prizes by both Music Festival “Sugrįžimai“ Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt the audience and film critics. Serious and Lithuanian Dance Information („Recurrences”) discussions, widely respected Lithu- Centre anian and international filmmakers, This festival joins Lithuanians, who Šiltadaržio str. 6, LT-01124 Vilnius events for industry guests, social are scattered around the world and Tel +370 5 204 0835 and educational projects is essential eagerly come back to Lithuania seek- Fax +370 5 204 0832 part of the festival, as well as cheer- ing to establish dialogue with the E-mail: [email protected] ful parties. former colleagues and listeners of Website: www.dance.lt different generations. Venues: Forum Cinemas “Vingis”, Cinema centre “Skalvija”, Forum Venues: Lithuanian National Philhar- 18th–June 1st: International Cinemas “Akropolis”, Cinema theatre monic, Vilnius Town Hall, Museum of Poetry Festival ,,Poezijos “Pasaka” Applied Arts. pavasaris” (Spring of Poetry) Organized by: Lithuanian Musicians Organized by: Public Enterprise The most prominent annual litera- Support Foundation “Kino Pavasaris” ture event in Lithuania, arranged by Bernardinų str. 8/8, LT-01124 Vilnius Gedimino ave. 50, LT-01110 Vilnius the Writers Union. Here the creative Tel +370 5 261 3171 Tel/Fax +370 5 249 7221 works are read by the Lithuanian E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] and foreign poets with participation Website: www.lmrf.lt Website: www.kinopavasaris.lt of actors, singers, musicians and and Public Enterprise “Vilniaus fes- painters. On the eve of the Festival 13th: “Palm Sunday” (“Verbų tivaliai” the literary miscellany of the new Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius sekmadienis”) poems, translations of poetry and Tel +370 5 212 7364 Traditionally, on this day Verbos, essays “Spring of Poetry” is being E-mail: [email protected] symbolizing palm branches, are published. The SPRING OF POETRY Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt consecrated. Verbos from Vilnius’ laureate is traditionally crowned in region are considered most beautiful Kaunas, and the finale of the festiv- st nd 21 –22 : Fashion Festival in Lithuania. They are made of many ity is held at the Main Courtyard of “Mados infekcija” (“Fashion types of dried and dyed plants. Each Vilnius University. Verba has its own symbolic meaning Infection”) Venues: various places in the city and function. „Mados Infekcija” is the most promi- Organized by: Lithuanian Writers’ Venues: in various Vilnius churches nent annual fashion festival in Lithu- Union ania, organised from 1999. It is an E-mail: [email protected] innovative and conceptual event Website: www.rasytojai.lt of fashion and art fusion featuring May

public events where professional th th th 17 : Music Festival “Gatvės and upcoming designers are brought 8 –15 : International muzikos diena“ (“Street together. Festivals schedule involves Contemporary Dance Festival catwalk shows, exhibitions, semi- ,,Naujasis Baltijos šokis” (“New Musician’s Day”) nars, show-rooms and free events for Baltic Dance”) On this day professional musicians fashion devotees. Bohemian spirit, International Contemporary Dance and amateurs go out into the streets extraordinary and unconventional Festival ‘New Baltic Dance’ during 13 of Vilnius and play music, sing live fashion shows, the fuse of music, years of its existence has grown up free of charge. The idea of street mu- video, photography and other fields into one of the main and most pres- sician day became traditional festival. of art make the festival a unique tigious dance festivals in the Baltic Venues: Various places in Vilnius city experience of fashion. Sea area. Since 1997 the Festival has E-mail: [email protected] Venue: Contemporary Art Centre presented companies from all Nor- Website: www.gmd.lt Vilnius Tourism Manual

29th–June 1st: International lessons, open air cinema, concerts 28th – July 6th: Song Celebration Folklore Festival „Skamba in churches, exhibitions in museums 2014 ”Here Is My Home” skamba kankliai“ and galleries, fashion shows, laser The Lithuanian Song Celebration is performances, poetry reading and Annual international folklore festi- an overall national cultural phenom- other art campaigns with interwoven val introduces folklore groups from enon and a continual purposeful local and European traditions. Europe and Asia. Chamber concerts creative process spiritually equal to and performances at the city squares Venues: Cultural and public areas of ancient Greek Olympic Games. The will present outstanding soloists Vilnius City celebration joins different genera- and superb ensembles. Evenings of Tel +370 5 219 5997 tions, contributes to the nurturing of light singing and glee songs, guest E-mail: [email protected] the nationally shared values.On the concerts, a song hour, dancing at Website: www.kulturosnaktis.lt 7th of November 2003, UNESCO has night and various exhibitions will be proclaimed the tradition of the Song 23rd: “Joninės” (Rasos) (“The offered to audiences of various ages and Dance Celebration in Lithuania, and backgrounds. Feast of St. John”) Latvia and Estonia as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage Venue: Vilnius Old Town The Lithuanian traditional Joninės is Midsummer Day, marking the of Humanity and in 2008 it has been Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Culture summer solstice. During the feast, inscribed in the UNESCO Representa- Centre wreaths are made and set to float tive List of the Intangible Cultural Pamėnkalnio str. 34, LT-01114 Vilnius down the river; herb markets and Heritage of Humanity. Tel/Fax +370 5 212 2593 herbal magic take place. Wheels Venues: Cathedral square, the Palace E-mail: [email protected] and gates twined with herbs are the of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Kal- Website: www.etno.lt symbol of Joninės. nai Park, Bernardine gardens and the Venue: Verkiai Regional Park. Castles area, Vingis Park June Organized by: Division of Natural and Organized by: Lithuanian Folk Cul- Cultural Heritage of the Administra- ture Centre nd th 2 -19 : Classical Music Festival tion of Pavilniai and Verkiai Regional Barboros Radvilaitės str. 8, LT – 01124 “Vilniaus festivalis” (“Vilnius Parks Vilnius Festival”) Žaliųjų ežerų str. 53, LT–08406 Vilnius Tel.: +370 5 261 1190 Held every year since 1997, this Tel +370 5 272 9834 Fax: +370 5 261 2607 festival features Classical music and E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] invites world-famous performers. Website: www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt www.llkc.lt, www.dainusvente.lt Each year the festival has a different th nd th th st concept and presents both tradi- 18 -22 : 5 International 29 –August 31 : Music Festival tional and contemporary Lithuanian Contemporary Art Fair “Art “Kristupo vasaros festivalis music, and offers a platform for jazz Vilnius’14” 2014” (“Christopher Summer and musical theatre. This is international art fair, with a Festival 2014”) Venues: National Opera and Ballet wide and representative panorama During this annual classical music Theatre, Lithuanian National Phil- of contemporary art, where more festival, one may attend concerts harmonic. than 100 well-known and new galler- of organ and symphonic music, Organized by: Lithuanian National ies from Lithuania and foreign coun- jazz, or choir and wind orchestra Philharmonic tries represent themselves and the performances. Famous international Aušros Vartų str. 5, LT-01304 Vilnius art. During the exhibition sculptures, soloists and groups take part in the Tel +370 5 266 5210 objects, installations, expositions of festival. E-mail: [email protected] art publications, cultural institutions Venues: St Catherine Church, Vilnius Website: www.nationalphilharmonic.eu exhibited; discussions, educational Teachers’ House and Bothanical Gar- Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” events and other different events are den of Vilnius University in Kairėnai organized. This exhibition attained Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius Organized by: Public Enterprise attention from art experts, gallerists, Tel +370 5 212 7364 “Christopher Festival” collectors, museologists, at critics, E-mail: [email protected] Stiklių str. 8, LT–01131 Vilnius local and foreign lovers of art. Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt Tel +370 5 210 7166 Venues: Lithuanian Exhibition and th Fax +370 5 231 2636 9 : “Culture Night: Let There Be Convention Centre “Litexpo” E-mail: [email protected] Night” Organized by: Lithuanian Art Galler- Website: www.kristupofestivaliai.lt This is the festival of culture, art, mu- ists’ Association Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” seums and music taking place on mid- Basanavičiaus str. 1/13, LT-01118 Vilnius Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius summer night. Vilnius residents and Tel/Fax +370 5 261 0975 Tel +370 5 212 7364 visitors are invited to cultural night E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] life in Vilnius offering night dance Website: www.artvilnius.com Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt 16 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

“Banchetto Musicale” Tel +370 5 212 7364 August S. Konarskio str. 49, LT-03123 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 233 3997 Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt 22nd–23rd: Baltramiejaus Fair E-mail: [email protected] The Baltramiejaus fair, becoming Websites: www.bmfestival.lt traditional, represents crafts of lately Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” October Middle Ages and renaissance epoch, Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius arts and traditions of craftsmen Tel +370 5 212 7364 16th–19th: International workshops, which were active for E-mail: [email protected] Contemporary Jazz Festival several centuries in Vilnius City. Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt “Vilnius Jazz” Venue: Vilnius Town Hall square 18th–28th: Vilnius Documentary It is contemporary jazz music festival. Organized by: Public Enterprise Cherishing brilliant traditions and Film Festival “Amatų gildija” demonstrating Lithuania’s place in Pranciškonų str. 6, LT-01133 Vilnius Festival program consists of films the world of jazz, this is the oldest Skapo str. 3-34 that are being watched by documen- annual jazz event in Vilnius. The fes- Tel +370 5 212 0520 tary film lovers’ at the most impor- tival is a threshold between East and E-mail: [email protected] tant festivals and forums all across West, and international jazz critics Website: www.amatugildija.lt the globe, and has several themes mention it as an event creating new – special thematic program, competi- trends in jazz. tion program and representation of Venue: Lithuanian Russian drama new Lithuanians documentary films. September theatre Venue: “Skalvija” Cinema Centre Organized by: Public Enterprise “Vil- 5th–7th: International Festival Organized by: “Skalvija” Cinema nius Jazz Festival” “Sostinės dienos” (“Vilnius City Centre Skorinos str. 16 – 2, LT-03103 Vilnius Fiesta”) A. Goštauto str. 2/15. LT-01104 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] “Vilnius City Fiesta” is one of the Tel +370 5 261 0505 Website: www.vilniusjazz.lt most important and most spectacu- E-mail: [email protected] Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” lar celebrations of the city, dedicated Website: www.skalvija.lt, Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius to all citizens and city guests. Festival www.vdff.lt Tel +370 5 212 7364 offers a wide range of high-level E-mail: [email protected] th th entertainments from classical mu- 25 –October 5 : Vilnius Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt sic and opera, to jazz, folk, pop, International Theatre Festival rock and world music, and also film “Sirenos” (“Sirens”) 17th–25th: International programme, street theatre, fashion Vilnius international theatre festi- Contemporary Music Festival shows, carnivals, fairs, fireworks. val „Sirenos” is held annually since ,,Gaida” Venues: Cathedral square, Gediminas 2004, has found its regular audience, Held in Vilnius every year since 1991, Avenue and others open-air spaces ready for artistic challenges, young international contemporary music of the city in spirit and open to new theatrical festival “Gaida” is the biggest and Organized by: Public Enterprise “Vil- ideas. During its existence, festival most renowned festival of contem- nius Festivals” have introduced to the audience the porary music in Lithuania and one Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius most famous and exciting European of the most important forums of Tel +370 5 212 7364 theatre artists, who most actively new music in Central and Eastern E-mail: [email protected] and interestingly respond to the Europe. The festival has become a ever-changing reality of contempo- Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt prestigious event not only for music rary life. lovers from Vilnius and Lithuania but 13th– 30th: 24th International Venues: Lithuanian National Drama also for foreign audiences attending the festival concerts in increasingly Early Music Festival “Banchetto Theatre, The State Youth Theatre large numbers. Musicale” of Lithuania, and other theatres in Vilnius. Venues: Lithuanian National Phil- This early music festivali is dedicated Organized by: OKT/Vilnius City thea- harmonic, Vilnius Congress Concert to the music of the Middle Ages, tre Hall, Contemporary Art Centre, Vil- the Renaissance, and the Baroque Ašmenos str. 8, LT–01135 Vilnius nius Town Hall, Lithuanian National periods. Tel/Fax +370 5 212 2099 Opera and Ballet Theatre, House of Venues: Franciscan monastery and E-mail: [email protected] Composers. church, Museum of Applied Art, the [email protected] Organized by: Palace of the Grand Dukes, St. Cath- Websites: www.sirenos.lt Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” erine’s and St. Ignatius churches. Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius Organized by: Public Enterprise Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 7364 Vilnius Tourism Manual

E-mail: [email protected] Organized by: Public Enterprise Justiniškių str. 45, LT-05128 Vilnius Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt “Kino aljansas” Tel +370 614 21516 A. Goštauto str. 4, LT-01106 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] th th 20 –26 : International Singers- Tel/Fax +370 5 276 0367 www.arinuska.lt Songwriters Festival “Tai-aš” E-mail: [email protected] (“This is Me”) Website: www.scanorama.lt December The festival is an important part of Vil- th th nius cultural life. Most famous artists 13 –16 : International Jazz Music 1st December – 6th January: together with young ones not only festival “Vilnius Mama Jazz” Christmas in the Capital from Lithuania, but also from foreign The colourful Vilnius Mama Jazz Lighting the Christmas tree and meet- countries, participate in concerts of festival, which offers a variety of jazz ing Santa Claus at Cathedral Square. this festival. styles, has been held in the capital Christmas music concerts in Vilnius Venues: Vilnius Teachers’ House, St. since 2002. The musical line-ups have churches. Christmas celebrations in Catherine’s Church encompassed everything from all star Užupis. A charity action for orphans Organized by: Vilnius Teachers house projects to contemporary post-bop, and children from foster homes Vilniaus str. 39, LT-01119 Vilnius live sound for silent cinema, and ar- and boarding schools. A Christmas Tel +370 5 212 2725 rangements of Led Zeppelin music ac- contest for the city environment. A E-mail: [email protected] companied by cabbage soup flavour. theatrical celebration for New Year’s Website: www.kultura.lt Quality, originality and relevance are Eve, the Three Magi’s procession and www.bardai.lt the unifying factors defining the di- a performance at Cathedral square. versity of festival programmes. Venues: Vilnius Old Town, squares, Venue: Lithuanian Russian Drama concert and theatre halls, cultural November Theater institutions. 6th–23rd: European Film Forum Organized by: Public Enterprise “Vil- Organized by: Vilnius City Municipal Government Culture Division “Scanorama” nius Jazz Club” Savanorių ave. 53 – 4, LT-03149 Vilnius Konstitucijos ave. 3, LT–09601 Vilnius European Film Forum “Scanorama” Tel +370 698 32636, +370 612 29419 Tel +370 5 211 2385 is the festival of discoveries. Not E-mail: [email protected] Fax +370 5 211 2396 only popular and famous films but Website: www.vilniusmamajazz.lt E-mail: [email protected] also new names, new creations, new Website: www.vilnius.lt ideas, new stylistics, the opportunity 12th–16th: International Folklore to discover something that will never 4th– 31st: Christopher Christmas Festival “Pokrovskije Kolokola” be shown elsewhere. The selection Venue: St Catherine’s Church. During this festival various concerts of films in “Scanorama” is based on Organized by: Public Enterprise of Lithuanian and foreign folklore professional criteria - it is performed “Christopher Festival” ensembles, as well creatively labo- in a way that allows envisioning, Stiklių str. 8, LT–01131 Vilnius ratories, leaded by famous folklore foreseeing, and revealing the tenden- Tel +370 5 210 7166 specialists and ethnomusicologists, cies that are most significant in the Fax +370 5 231 2636 are taking place. process of contemporary European E-mail: [email protected] cinema and the general context of Venues: Kudirkos square, Lithuanian Website: www.kristupofestivaliai.lt film history. music and theatre academy, Vilnius Public Enterprise “Vilnius Festivals” Venues: Forum Cinemas “Vingis”, Art Academy, St Catherine’s church, Ašmenos str. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius Cinema Centre “Skalvija”, Forum various places of Vilnius City Tel +370 5 212 7364 Cinemas Kaunas, Forum Cinemas Organized by: School of Slavic Tradi- E-mail: [email protected] Klaipėda tional Music Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt

Musical Events all Year Cultural Events Online Music Hour in Sts Johns Sacral Music Concerts Detailed information about events Church (Šv. Jono g. 12) All year, concerts every Sunday at 1 in Vilnius: www.vilnius-events.lt Organized by: Vilnius University pm, May-October on Tuesday 6.30 pm The biggest database of events covering all of Lithuania: Culture Centre Venue: St Casimir’s church (Didžioji www.eb.lt M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21, LT-03101 str. 34) You can acquire tickets to vari- Vilnius Organized by: Religious Music Centre ous cultural events via internet at Tel/Fax +370 5 268 6989 Didžioji str. 34, LT-01128 Vilnius www.tiketa.lt, www.bilietai.lt and E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 1715 www.bilietupasaulis.lt Website: http://www.kultura.vu.lt Fax +370 212 1876 18 General information www.vilnius-tourism.lt

1.6 Main sport events in 2014

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11th-Septmeber 21st: Sunday – 7th : International Adventure 14th : International Vilnius Sports Day Race “Vilnius Challenge 2014” Marathon Venue: Gedimino avenue Venue: City Centre Venue: start/finish at T. Vrublevskio Organized by: Public Enterprise Organized by: “Vilnius Challenge” str. “Sveikas miestas” Tel +370 651 01153 Organized by: Public institution In- Tel +370 5 271 2994 [email protected] ternational Marathon [email protected] www.vilniuschallenge.lt Tel +370 527 62828 www.sveikasmiestas.lt E-mail: [email protected] April August www.vilniausmaratonas.lt th th th 27 -28 : Vilnius Sports Fair 20th-26th: Ice Hokey World 24 : International Bicycle Race Venue: Lithuanian exhibition and Championship “Velo marathon 2014” Congress centre ,,Litexpo“ Venue: Siemens arena, Ozo str. 14 Venue: start/finish – Independence Square Organized by: Public enterprise Organized by: National Ice Hokey league Organized by: Nacional Car Club ,,Sveikas miestas“ Tel +370 659 44286 Tel tel.: + 370 5 276 28 28 Tel +370 5 271 2994 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.hockey.lt www.velomaratonas.lt www.sveikasmiestas.lt Transportation

Vilnius is easy to get to, however you decide to Chapter Contents travel there. The Vilnius International Airport is situated a mere 7 km from the city centre. The port city of Klaipeda is well-served by ferry, and 2.1 Transportation to Vilnius...... 20 has excellent rail and bus connections with Vilnius. Distances between places are generally small in 2.2 Transportation within Vilnius...... 21 Lithuania, and it is relatively quick and straightfor- 2.3 Car rental...... 21 ward to travel around by car, especially between major towns and cities. The roads in Lithuania are 2.4 Coach rental...... 22 the best in the Baltic States and are all toll-free. Vilnius is also a very convenient city to get around 2.5 Bicycle rental...... 22 thanks in part to its highly-developed public 2.6 Unusual means of transport...... 22 transport system. Most of the main attractions are concentrated in the city centre and are within 2.7 Sightseeing...... 22 close proximity of nearly all the major hotels. 2.8 Car and Coach parking...... 22 20 Transportation www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Vilnius International Airport Lufthansa 2.1 Transportation Rodūnios kelias 10 a, LT-02189 Vilnius, In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Lithuania Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 to Vilnius Tel +370 5 273 9305 www.lufthansa.com 2.1.1 By plane Fax +370 5 232 9122 [email protected] Norwegian Airlines Vilnius international Airport is located For up to date information on flights, In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ on a plateau to the south of Vilnius. It is schedules, new routes and airlines please Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 only 7km/15 min driving distance from the visit www.vno.lt. www.norvegian.com centre to the city. From/to the airport it Ryanair is easy to get by train, by buses No. 88 Airlines In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ and 3G or by taxi. Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 Direct flights to Vilnius are available from Aerolfot www.ryanair.com 37 European cities: In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ SAS Scandinavian Airlines Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Scheduled flights: www.aeroflot.ru In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 City NM km (nautical miles) (kilometres) Air Baltic www.flysas.com In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Alesund 785 1 454 Small Planet Airlines Amsterdam 760 1 408 Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 www.airbaltic.com In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Barcelona 1 256 2 326 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Bergen 769 1 424 Air Lituanica www.smallplanet.aero Berlin 447 828 In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Transaero Airlines Bremen 600 1111 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Brussels 810 1 500 www.airlituanica.com In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Chania 1 175 2 176 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Austrian Airlines www.transaero.ru Cork 1 477 2 735 In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Copenhagen 455 843 Turkish Airlines Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 Doncaster 961 1 780 www.austrian.com In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Dortmund 679 1 258 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Dublin 1 221 2 261 Avion Express www.turkishairlines.com Dusseldorf 701 1 298 In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ UIA Ukraine Airlines Eindhoven 802 1 485 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Frankfurt 675 1 250 www.flyavex.com Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Helsinki 342 633 Brussels Airlines www.flyuia.com Istanbul 864 1 600 In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ UTair Kiev 319 591 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Leeds 989 1 832 www.bursselsairlines.com In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Liverpool 1 029 1 906 Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 London 959 1 776 EL AL www.utair.ru In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Milan 851 1 576 WizzAir Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 Minsk 173 107 www.elal.co.il In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ Moscow 443 820 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Munchen 675 1 250 Estonian Air www.wizzair.com Oslo 592 1 096 In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ Paris 905 1 676 Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 Flights to Kaunas Prague 545 1 009 www.estonian-air.com Kaunas is the second biggest city of Lithu- Riga 201 372 Finnair ania about 100 km northwest of Vilnius at the nexus of two main highways - one Rome 957 1 772 In Lithuania ,,Baltic Ground Services“ from Vilnius to Klaipeda, the other from Stavanger 731 1 354 Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 Latvia to Poland. Stockholm 387 717 www.finnair.com Tallinn 287 532 Kaunas Airport is the second largest pas- senger airport in the country. Trondheim 710 1 315 Grand Cru Airlines There are direct flights to Kaunas from 5 Vienna 562 1 041 In Lithuania ,,Litcargus“ European cities: Bristol, Dublin, Frankfurt, Warsaw 224 415 Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 www.gcairlines.aero London, Riga, Oslo, Cagliari and Paphos. Please check the exact timetables at Charter flights LOT Polish Airlines www.kaunas-airport.lt Charter flights are available from Antalya, In Lithuania ,,Baltic Grounc Services“ You can reach Vilnius easily from Kaunas Hurgada, Iraklion, Malaga, Marsa Alam, Tel.: +370 5 252 5010 airport by Kaunas airport express bus Monastir, Sharm el Sheik and Tenerife. www.lot.com or from Kaunas bus or railway stations. Vilnius Tourism Manual

Kaunas Airport Karlshamn (Sweden) Tel +370 687 00083 Oro uosto str. 4, LT–54460 Karmėlava, Kiel (Germany) [email protected], www.adcrent.com Kauno raj. Sassnitz (Germany) Admita Tel +370 37 399 396; Fax +370 37 399 434 For more information: www.krantas.lt Oslo str. 5, LT–04123 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 240 1678, Fax +370 5 270 6142 Information: [email protected], www.admita.lt Tel +370 37 399 307; Fax +370 37 399 350 2.1.5 By car Vilnius can be reached by car by the fol- For more information Aunela lowing roads: www.kaunas-airport.lt Vytenio str. 6-110, LT–03113 Vilnius Motorway: Tel +370 5 233 0318; Mob +370 686 63444 Air Baltic A1 (E270) Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda [email protected], www.aunela.lt T In Lithuania „Litcargus” A2 (E272) Vilnius–Panevėžys Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 Autobanga A3 (P28) Vilnius–Minskas www.airbaltic.com Central Office A4 (P42) Vilnius–Varėna–Gardinas Žygimantų str. 14-17, LT–01102 Vilnius Ryanair Road: Tel +370 5 212 7777, +370 677 74446 In Lithuania „Litcargus” No. 101 Vilnius–Utena Vilnius International Airport Office Tel.: +370 5 232 9292 No. 102 Vilnius–Švenčionys–Zarasai Rodūnios kelias 2, Arrivals Terminal B www.ryanair.com LT-02189 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 7777, +370 677 74446 2.1.2 By bus 2.2 Transportation [email protected], www.autobanga.lt Vilnius can be reached by bus directly Autobest from these countries: within Vilnius Savanorių ave 22, LT-03116 Vilnius Austria Italy 2.2.1 Public transport Tel +370 685 20340 Vilnius trolleybuses and buses start [email protected], www.autobest.lt Belarus Latvia running at about 5 a.m. and finish at Belgium Netherlands midnight - check timetables for in- Autocom.lt Savanorių ave. 129, LT–02300 Vilnius Bulgaria Norway dividual routes at each stop or visit Tel/Fax +370 5 260 2650 Czech Republic Poland www.vilniustransport.lt. Vilnius public [email protected], www.autocom.lt Denmark Portugal transportation uses e-ticket system. 30 Great Britain Russia min ticket costs 2.20 Lt, 1 hour ticket AutoRental Estonia Scotland costs 3.50 Lt. Trolleybuses and buses use Verkių str. 34a, LT–04315 Vilnius Finland Slovakia common tickets. For the first time it’s Tel +370 686 55995 France Spain necessary to buy a card. The card can be Fax +370 674 23505 Germany Sweden used both for single and monthly public [email protected], www.autorental.lt transport tickets. The cards are available Greece Switzerland Avis to buy at the Lietuvos spauda kiosks. 20 11 Hungary Ukraine 2012 During the short visit in Vilnius, it is pos- Central Office Ireland Laisvės ave. 3, LT–04215 Vilnius sible to use a one-, three- or ten-day card Tel +370 5 230 6820, Fax +370 5 230 6821 (prices 12 Lt, 21 Lt and 41 Lt respectively). For more information: [email protected] The tickets are available to buy on a trol- www.autobusustotis.lt, leybus or bus and cost 3.50 Lt. Vilnius International Airport Office www.eurolines.lt, www.ecolines.lt, Rodūnios k. 2, arrival hall, LT–02189 www.kautra.lt, www.toks.lt Vilnius 2.2.2 Taxi Tel +370 5 232 9316, Fax +370 5 232 9316 2.1.3 By train It is cheaper and more comfortable to [email protected], www.avis.lt call a taxi by telephone. A receptionist at Direct train connections to Vilnius are every hotel will do that for you. Budget from 3 countries: The taxi fare is from 1.80 Litas to 3 Litas In Vilnius International Airport Belarus per kilometre in the city. Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius Latvia The short telephone numbers to call a Tel +370 5 230 6708, Fax +370 5 230 6709 Kaliningrad (Russia) taxi (no code required): [email protected], www.budget.lt Russia 1450 1422 1313 Busikas For more information: www.litrail.lt. 1409 1446 1445 Parodų str. 1A, LT–04215 Vilnius Tel +370 684 62716 , Fax +370 5 244 2192 1421 1411 1410 [email protected], www.busikas.lt 2.1.4 By ferry (via Klaipėda) 1403 1441 Klaipėda is the biggest Lithuanian port Carent For more information about taxi in Vil- 20 13 in the west of the country and the third Savanorių ave 1, LT–03116 Vilnius nius: www.etaksi.lt. biggest city in the country, some 320 km Tel +370 691 91000 from Vilnius. From Klaipėda to Vilnius [email protected], www.carent.lt there is a convenient connection by train 2.3 Car rental D&R Autonuoma or by bus. Verkių str. 50, LT–09109 Vilnius Klaipėda can be reached by ferry from ADCRent Tel +370 600 06666 these cities: In Vilnius International Airport [email protected] Rodūnios kelias 3, LT-02188 Vilnius www.drnuoma.com 22 Transportation www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Easy Rental Ollex Tarandės str. 34, LT–14188 Vilnius Eišiškių pl. 26, LT–02187 Vilnius 2.7 Sightseeing Tel +370 5 212 3691, Fax +370 5 212 3691 Tel +370 5 210 4304, +370 5 210 5022 2.7.1 Sightseeing coach Mob +370 604 11779 Fax +370 5 210 4303 [email protected], www.easyrental.lt [email protected]; www.ollex.lt Valandėlė Tel +370 655 66830 Europcar Toks [email protected]; www.valandele.lt Central Office Sodų str. 22, LT–03211 Vilnius Senamiesčio gidas L. Stuokos–Gucevičiaus str. 9-1 Tel +370 5 233 4475, Fax +370 5 213 5428 20 12 Aušros Vartų str. 7, LT-01129 Vilnius LT–01122 Vilnius [email protected]; www.toks.lt Tel +370 5 212 2739, Fax +370 5 212 0439 Tel/Fax +370 5 261 5558, [email protected] Vilneda Mob +370 699 54064 Vilnius International Airport Office Kalvarijų str. 3 – 412, LT–09310 Vilnius [email protected] Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius Tel +370 5 279 9999, Fax +370 5 279 9962 www.vilniuscitytour.com Tel +370 5 216 3442, Fax +370 5 216 3442 [email protected]; www.vilneda.lt 2.7.2 Sightseeing flights [email protected], www.europcar.lt Oro balionai (Hot air balloons) Eurorenta 2.5 Bicycle rental Tel +370 611 20911, +370 650 26468 In Vilnius International Airport CycloCity [email protected]; www.orobalionai.lt Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Cy- Tel +370 5 233 1717, Mob +370 611 16611 Oreivystės centras clocity Vilnius is a self-service bike rental [email protected], www.eurorenta.lt (Ballooning centre) system open to everyone from 14 years Upės str. 5, LT–09308 Vilnius Hertz of age. With 24 stations and more than Tel +370 5 273 2703; +370 652 00510 Central Office 200 bikes, it enables you to travel through Fax +370 5 273 2702 Kalvarijų str. 14, LT-09309 Vilnius the city centre, commute between home [email protected] Tel +370 5 272 6940, Fax +370 5 272 6970 and work or to enjoy Vilnius city at your www.oreivystescentras.lt [email protected] leisure. Vilnius International Airport Office Cyclocity is a part of Vilnius public trans- Lithuanian Aircraft Owner and Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius port system that’s why you can use Pilot Association Tel +370 5 232 9301, Fax +370 5 232 9301 Vilnius public transport card to rent or Paluknio aerodromas, Trakų raj. Tel +370 5 275 7184; Mob +370 618 54489 [email protected]; www.hertz.lt return a bike from any station in the net- [email protected] NeoRent work. You can also use Cyclocity Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius card or 3 Day Ticket. Vilniaus parašiutininkų klubas Tel +370 627 33333 Tel +370 800 22008 (Vilnius Skydiving Club) [email protected], www.neorent.lt www.cyclocity.lt Kyviškės, Vilniaus raj. Tel +370 5 232 5718; +370 686 67176 Ollex Dviratis plius [email protected]; www.dropzone.lt Eišiškių pl. 28, LT-02187 Vilnius Konstitucijos ave 12, LT-09308 Vilnius Tel +370 5 210 4304, Fax +370 5 210 4303 [email protected] [email protected]; www.ollex.lt www.dvriatisplius.lt 2.8 Car and Coach Orgreita Riedėk be pedalų parking Ukmergės str. 315C, LT–06306 Vilnius Palangos str. 1 Vilnius offers both paid and free park- Tel +370 639 70000, Fax +370 5 270 8369 Tel +370 686 76411 ing lots. The payment for parking varies [email protected]; www.orgreita.lt www.facebook.com/RiedekBePedalu depending on the location in the city: the Polirenta Ratelis green zone costs 1 Lt per hour, yellow Lukšio str. 7, LT–08221 Vilnius M. K. Čiurlionio 110, LT-03100 Vilnius zone costs 2 Lt per hour and red zone costs 3 Lt per hour, blue zone costs 6 Lt Tel/Fax +370 5 265 2228 Tel +370 671 18097, +370 617 33744 per hour. Mob +370 670 95970 www.ratelis.lt [email protected]; www.polirenta.lt There are special free coach parking plac- Velo-City Tours&Rent es in Vilnius marked with specific signs: Sixt Aušros Vartų str. 7 • Kosčiuškos str. (at Kalnų park; open- In Vilnius International Airport Tel +370 674 12123, +370 699 56009 ended time). Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius www.velovilnius.lt • Maironio str. (5 min). Tel +370 5 239 5636, Fax +370 5 239 5635 Velotakas • Subačiaus str. (at the observation [email protected]; www.sixt.lt Gedimino ave 26, LT-01104 Vilnius site; open-ended time). Tel +370 618 45727 • Bazilijonų str. (at the Gates of Dawn; www.velotakas.lt open-ended time). 2.4 Coach rental • Antakalnio str. (at Sts Peter and Autobusų nuomos centras Paul’s church; 30 min). (Baltic Bus Rental) 2.6 Unusual means • Šventaragio str. (at the Cathedral Tel/Fax +370 5 260 8589 Square; 5 min). [email protected]; www.anc.lt of transport • Aukštaičių str. (open-ended time). Julturas Super Segway • Olandų str. (open-ended time). S.Dariaus ir S.Girėno str. 20, LT–02169 Vilniaus str. 45, LT–01119 Vilnius Many places of interest are easily acces- Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 0215 sible from these parking places. Tel/Fax +370 5 216 7834 [email protected] For more information please check www. [email protected]; www.julturas.lt www.supersegway.com parking.lt, or contact [email protected]. Tour Planning

As the thriving, dynamic capital city of Lithuania, Chapter Contents Vilnius has seen a sharp rise in visitors in recent years. A number of highly-professional tour operators have consequently come up with a range of 3.1 Incoming tour operators...... 24 excellent package opportunities to help people get the very best out of their stay in Vilnius. Some 3.2 Excursion operators...... 25 operators specialize in thematic excursions, while 3.3 Conventions and others can arrange trips exploring further afield. congresses organizers ...... 25

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Baltic Travel Service Lithuanian Holidays 3.1 Incoming Incoming department Šeimyniškių str. 1A, LT–09312 Vilnius tour operators Subačiaus str. 5-2, LT–01127 Vilnius Tel +370 5 263 6064, +370 5 272 1340 Tel +370 5 251 4497, Fax +370 5 212 2996 Fax +370 5 272 6864 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] AAA Wrislit Website: www.lithuanianholidays.lt Rūdninkų str. 16, LT-01135 Vilnius Website: lcc-bts.com

Tel +370 5 210 7661, Fax +370 5 212 2098 Baltic Travel Solutions Lithuanian Tours 20 13 Konstitucijos ave. 7, LT–09308 Vilnius Perkūnkiemio str. 4A, LT–12128 Vilnius Šeimyniškių str. 18, LT–09312 Vilnius Tel +370 5 248 7202, Fax +3705 248 7207 Tel +370 5 219 2047 Tel +370 5 272 4165, Fax +370 5 272 1815 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wrislit.lt Website: www.balticts.lt Website: www.lithuaniantours.com ABK Travel Baltic roads PRO ARTE A.Domaševičiaus str. 5-10, LT–01400 Vingrių str. 3, LT–01100 Vilnius Sausio 13-osios str. 2, LT–04343 Vilnius Vilnius Tel +370 5 247 0000 Tel +370 5 278 5716, Fax +370 5 245 4741 Tel +370 5 240 3340, Fax +370 5 275 7504 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.proarte.lt Website: www.balticroads.lt Website: www.abk.lt Regturas Baltic Way Amber Tours Ulonų str. 5, LT–08240 Vilnius Vilkpėdės str. 22, LT–03151 Vilnius Pamėnkalnio str. 34B, LT–01114 Vilnius Tel +370 5 204 3259, Fax +370 5 204 3259 Tel +370 5 275 6985, Fax +370 5 262 8434 Tel +370 698 16334, Fax +370 5 260 0443 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.regturas.lt Website: www.ambertours.lt Website: www.balticway.lt Saitas Astrida Travel Estravel / American Express Travel Laisvės ave. 88 (III a.), LT–06125 Vilnius J. Tumo – Vaižganto str. 5, 20 11 Old Town Office Tel +370 5 262 6300, Fax +370 5 260 8477 LT–01108 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 31/Islandijos str. 1, LT-01119 E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 2790, Fax +370 5 212 3506 Vilnius Website: www.saitas.lt E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 5805, Fax +370 5 212 5810 Website: www.astrida.lt E-mail: [email protected] Salve Tours Website: www.estravel.lt Tel +370 685 80178, Fax +370 5 212 1975 Aviaekspresas E-mail: [email protected] Basanavičiaus str. 35-1, LT–03109 Vilnius Firmus Baltic Website: www.salvete.lt Tel +370 5 231 2525, Fax +370 5 212 5983 A.Goštauto str. 8-0117, LT–01108 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 684 43441, Fax +370 5 203 4499 Santika Website: www.aviaekspresas.lt E-mail: [email protected] I. Balčikonio str. 3, LT-08247 Vilnius Website: www.firmusbaltic.eu Tel +370 5 212 3601, Fax +370 5 212 3621 Baltic Blues Travel E-mail: [email protected] Z.Sierakausko str. 34-9, LT–03105 Vilnius In Via Lithuania Website: www.santikatravel.lt Tel +370 5 249 9160, Fax +370 5 278 4288 M. K. Čiurlionio str. 7/1–1, LT–03104 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected], Tel +370 5 231 0049, Fax +370 5 231 0937 Sunny Travel Baltic A. Juozapavičiaus str. 9A - 180 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] LT-09311 Vilnius Website: www.balticblues.com Website: www.invia.lt Tel +370 640 14983, Fax +370 5 212 0923 Baltic Breeze Travel InLT E-mail: [email protected] T. Kosciuškos str. 24-28, LT–01100 Vilnius Švitrigailos str. 7, LT–03110 Vilnius Website: www.sunnytravel.lt Tel +370 678 42539, Fax +370 5 274 5422 Tel +370 5 264 0008 E-mail: [email protected] Švitė E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.baltic-breeze.com Pamėnkalnio str. 5, LT–01116 Vilnius Website: www.inlt.eu Tel +370 5 262 7777, Fax +370 5 262 2785 Baltic Clipper UAB “CWT Lithuania” E-mail: [email protected] Gedimino ave. 64, LT–01111 Vilnius Konstitucijos ave. 20, LT–09308 Vilnius Website: www.svite.lt Tel +370 5 231 2323, Fax +370 5 231 2324 E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 231 4959, Fax +370 5 231 4953 Taiga Euro Baltika Website: www.bc.lt E-mail: [email protected] J. Basanavičiaus str. 16/5-24 Website: www.carlsonwagonlit.lt LT–03224 Vilnius Baltic Tours Kelionių laikas Tel +370 5 212 1388, Fax +370 5 212 1713 J. Tumo-Vaižganto str. 9/1, LT–01108 E-mail: [email protected] Kalvarijų str. 14, LT–09309 Vilnius Vilnius Website: www.taigaeurobaltika.com Tel +370 5 266 1616, Fax +370 5 212 6767 Tel +370 5 275 1446, Fax +370 5 275 1797 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Terra Incognita Website: www.baltictours.lt Website: www.kelioniulaikas.lt Jogailos str. 4, building B, LT–01116 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 269 0020 Kiveda Baltic Travel Group E-mail: [email protected] Gedimino ave. 1, LT–01103 Vilnius Aušros Vartų str. 12, LT–01129 Vilnius Website: www.terraincognita.lt Tel +370 5 260 9375, Fax +370 5 261 0631 Tel +370 5 272 4805, Fax +370 5 272 4806 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Via Hansa Vilnius Website: www.btgroup.lt Website: www.kiveda.lt Karmelitų str. 5, LT–01129 Vilnius Vilnius Tourism Manual

Tel +370 5 212 4455, Fax +370 5 231 3017 E-mail: [email protected] 3.2 Excursion 3.3 Conventions Website: www.viahansa.com operators and congresses Vilnius Travel Service J. Jasinskio str. 4, LT–01112 Vilnius Bernardinų B&B House organizers Tel +370 5 249 6542 Bernardinų str. 5, LT–01124 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 5134, Fax +370 5 260 8410 AIM Group Baltic Website: www.vilniustravel.lt E-mail: [email protected] Kęstučio str. 59/27, LT-08124 Vilnius Visit Lithuania Website: www.bernardinuhouse.com Tel +370 5 212 0003, Fax +370 5 212 0013 E-mail: [email protected] L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus str. 1, LT–01122 Kiveda Website: www.balticconference.com Vilnius Gedimino ave. 1, LT–01103 Vilnius 20 10 Tel +370 5 262 5241, Fax +370 5 262 5242 Tel +370 5 272 4805, Fax +370 5 272 4806 Amber Tours E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Pamėnklanio str. 34B, LT-01114 Vilnius Website: www.visitlithuania.net Website: www.kiveda.lt Tel +370 5 275 6985, Fax +370 5 262 8434 Waristi E-mail: [email protected] Senamiesčio gidas 20 08 Užupio str. 30 - 301, LT–02013 Vilnius Website: www.ambertours.lt Aušros Vartų str. 7, LT–01129 Vilnius Tel +370 5 215 3480 Tel +370 5 261 5558, Fax +370 5 261 5558 Baltic Clipper E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Gedimino ave. 64, LT–01111 Vilnius Website: www.waristi.lt Website: www.vilniuscitytour.com Tel +370 5 231 2323, Fax +370 5 231 2324 Welcometour E-mail: [email protected] Naugarduko str. 36 - 8, LT–03228 Vilnius Valandėlė Website: www.bc.lt Gelvonų str. 5 - 56, LT–07140 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 238 0154 balticEVENT Tel +370 673 07992 E-mail: angelina.welcometour@gmail. Labdarių str. 7, LT-01120 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] com Tel +370 5 270 0170, Fax +370 5 270 0171 Website: www.welcometour.lt Website: www.valandele.lt E-mail: [email protected] West Express Vilnius Tourist Information Centre Website: www.balticevent.com Incoming Department & Convention Bureau Baltic Travel Group A. Stulginskio str. 5, LT–12128 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 22, LT–01119 Vilnius Aušros Vartų str. 12, LT-01129 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 2500 , Fax +370 5 261 7905 Tel +370 5 262 9660, Fax +370 5 262 8169 Tel +370 5 260 9375, Fax +370 5 261 0631 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.westexpress.lt Website: www.vilnius-tourism.lt Website: www.btgroup.lt 26 Tour Planning www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Baltic Travel Service 3.4 Cultural routes Lithuanian Guide Union Subačiaus str. 5-2, LT–01127 Vilnius (Lietuvos gidų sąjunga) Tel +370 5 251 4497, Fax +370 5 212 2996 and networks E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.guides.lt Website: lcc-bts.com 3.4.1 European Route of Brick Delta Tours PCO Gothic Lithuanian Guild of Guides Conferences & Incentives This route joins together the efforts of (Lietuvos gidų gildija) Konstitucijos ave. 12-212, LT-09308 Vilnius Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Esto- E-mail: [email protected] nia, Sweden and Denmark in preserving Tel +370 5 275 0770, Fax +370 5 275 1607 and maintaining Gothic monuments and E-mail: [email protected] Vilnius Guide Association adjusting them to the aims of cultural Website: www.deltatours.lt (Vilniaus gidų bendrija) tourism. E-mail: [email protected] ELIT Events Baltic Please find more information at the Šeimyniškių str. 18, LT-09312 Vilnius website of the project: www.eurob.org Tel +370 5 275 6107, Fax +370 5 272 1815 3.6 Guiding E-mail: [email protected] 3.4.2 The Pilgrim Route of Pope Website: www.eliteventsbaltic.com John Paul II in Lithuania regulations The aim of the Route is to remind people Baltcoming of the universal foundations for a true A guide is a real expert of his native town Šeimyniškių str. 1A, LT-09312 Vilnius and complete life, as stressed by Pope who shares his knowledge about the Tel +370 5 212 5803, Fax +370 5 212 5810 John Paul II during his visit to Lithuania in town with guests during a trip. It’s neces- E-mail: [email protected] 1993. In light of this purpose, the route in- sary to know that not every connoisseur Website: www.baltcoming.lt cludes not only the sanctuaries which the of the town has the right to guide and Force One pope visited in Lithuania, but also other be paid for it. This profession is legalized P.O.BOX 2585, LT-03005 Vilnius sites of pious renown related to our na- by the Law of Tourism of the Republic of tion’s cultural and artistic heritage which Tel +370 5 233 9807, Fax +370 5 278 4286 Lithuania. It mandates that only persons, received the Holy Father’s attention, and E-mail: [email protected] who have special licenses given by the other sacred places which attract many Lithuanian State Department of Tourism Website: www.forceone.lt pilgrims and tourists. under the Ministry of Economy of the Kaleva Travel Please visit the comprehensive site of the Republic of Lithuania, have the right to Konstitucijos ave. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius project: www.piligrimukelias.lt work as guides. Tel +370 5 231 4959, Fax +370 5 231 4953 Professional and qualified multi-language E-mail: [email protected] 3.4.3 3 Cultural Tourism Routes guides can be hired at most of the incom- Website: www.kalevatravel.lt in Vilnius Region ing tour operators (see 3.1), excursion Three cultural tourism routes invites to operators (3.2) or Vilnius Tourist Informa- ViaConventus tion Centre (pstr. 7). Vilniaus str. 31/1 - 15, LT-01402 Vilnius tour the Vilnius region. These routes are intended for individual region explora- Places where only licensed guiding is Tel +370 5 200 0780, Fax +370 5 200 0782 tion, where Vilnius is the start and finish allowed: E-mail: [email protected] point of a tour. • Vilnius Old Town; Website: www.viaconventus.com It is recommended to travel by car, • Lithuanian Art Museum, Didžioji str. 4/Bokšto str. 5, and its branches: Via Hansa Vilnius however some of the attractions can be • Vilnius Picture Gallery, Didžioji str. 4; Karmelitų str. 5, LT–01129 Vilnius reached by train or bus. • Radvila palace, Vilniaus str. 22; Tel +370 5 212 3037, Fax +370 5 231 3017 The routes offered are intended for the two-day trip, their distance varies from • Museum of Applied Art, Arsenalo str. E-mail: [email protected] 3A; Website: www.viahansa.com 185 to 340 km. Attractions that are possible to visit in one day are marked with • The National Museum of Lithuania, Visit Lithuania conventional signs, distance of the routes Arsenalo str. 1, and its branches: L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus str. 1, LT-01122 varies from 125 to 170 km. Travelers are • Gediminas Tower, Arsenalo str. 5; Vilnius also able to design their own route or to • The Bastion of Vilnius Defence Wall, Tel +370 5 262 5241, Fax +370 5 262 5242 pick interesting attractions themselves. Bokšto str. 20/18; • The Palace of the Grand Dukes of E-mail: [email protected] In the publication of 3 Cultural Routes Lithuania, Katedros a. 3 Website: www.conferencelithuania.eu or on the website www.vilnius-tourism. lt you can find additional information • House of Signatories of Lithuanian Visus Plenus about accommodation, entertainment Independence, Pilies str. 26; J.Kubiliaus str. 18, LT-09108 Vilnius and events. • The Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum, Tel +370 5 213 6326, Fax +370 5 212 4124 www.vilnius-tourism.lt/3routes Pamėnkalnio str. 12, and its branches: E-mail: [email protected] • Paneriai Memorial Museum, Agrastų Website: www.visusplenus.lt str. 17 • Alexander Pushkin Literary Museum, West Express 3.5 Guide Subačiaus str. 124; Incoming Department • The Museum of Genocide Victims, A. Stulginskio str. 5, LT–12128 Vilnius organizations Aukų str. 2A; Tel +370 5 212 2500 , Fax +370 5 212 5321 • Adomas Mickevičius Museum of E-mail: [email protected] Lithuanian Guides Database Vilnius University Library, Bernardinų Website: www.westexpress.lt www.guides.lt str. 11. Accommodation

As the premier leisure and business destination Chapter Contents in Lithuania, it’s no surprise that Vilnius boasts a huge range of quality hotels. From top-class international hotel chains to cosy family-run 4.1 Hotel classification system ...... 28 guest houses, there is something for every taste and price range. European star-rating system will 4.2 City zones...... 28 help you make an informed choice, although the 4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance...... 29 overall standard of hotels in Vilnius is so high that you can be assured of a pleasant and satisfying 4.4 Hotels...... 30 stay wherever you stay. 4.5 Guest houses...... 33

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4.1 Hotel classifica- 4.2 City zones 5. Station district After the renovation of the central tion system 0. Outside Vilnius station, this area has changed dra- The territory outside the city; not matically and some excellent hotels The following list of hotels is or- marked on the scheme. now operate in the vicinity. It’s conveniently close to both the main train ganized by a European Hotelstars 1. Old Town and bus stations. Union system from five star supe- The very heart of the city. Pedestrian streets, antique shops, many restau- 6. Airport rior to one star. Guest houses are rants and hotels are situated here. This is a good option for those only not rated by stars. Accommodation options vary from visiting Vilnius very briefly. The sur- the cheapest students’ style lodg- roundings are pleasant, the city The European Hotelstars Union ings to the best rated international centre close by and there are several chain hotels. This zone also includes good hotels and restaurants. system is based on the earlier Užupis, known as Vilnius Monmartre. German hotelstars system that 7. Antakalnis 2. Upper midtown This suburb is relatively close to the had widely influenced the hotel This area is spread out over both city centre and is surrounded by classifications in central Europe, sides of the river Neris and is bor- dered by two major business areas. forests and the river Neris but it only with five stars and a Superior Gedimino prospektas is a prestigious has a few accommodation options. retail street and the skyscrapers of mark to flag extras. Instead of a Konstitucijos prospektas form the 8. Residential area strict minimum in room size and new heart of the city’s business Built during the Soviet era and filled district. with characteristic block architec- required shower facilities there ture, this vast suburban area none- 3. Lower midtown is a catalogue of criteria with theless boasts several hotels ranging Previously a residential area, the from economy to high end. 21 qualifications encompassing Lower Midtown includes a business district, residential flats and Vingis 9. Rasos and Naujininkai 270 elements, where some are Park, a popular place with morning This area mainly consists of large joggers and venue for all sorts of mandatory for a star and others apartment blocks and industrial major concerts. optional. The main criteria are in premises. There are some small new 4. Žvėrynas hotels and decent restaurants in the quality management, wellness vicinity. This attractive residential area is and sleeping accommodation. shaped like a triangle and is well- known for its tranquil atmosphere 10. Industrial district In the catalogue of criteria each and attractive houses. This prestig- There is one hotel, a few cafes and entry is associated with a number ious district has several hotels and private rooms for rent in this some- family-run guest houses. what out-of-the-way location. of points - each Hotelstars level requires a minimal sum of points besides some criteria being obligatory for the level. The minimum requirement for the Superior flag requires the same sum of points as for the next Hotelstars level which however was not awarded due to at least one obligatory requirement being left out. For more information: www.hotelstars.eu Vilnius Tourism Manual

4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance Average prices of hotel rooms are provided by hotels and are shown in Litas. Prices may vary depending on season and other circum- stances. 1 € ~ 3,45 LTL.

Accommodation name Rooms Price for DBL Internet connection Conference facilities (city zone) Location Accommodation name Rooms Price for DBL Internet connection Conference facilities (city zone) Location Hotels Comfort Vilnius 57 330 + + 5 Domus Maria 43 219 + + 1 Five Star Superior Hotels E-guesthouse 34 200 + + 3 Kempinski Hotel Cathedral 96 967 + + 1 Square Grata Hotel 100 239 + + 3 Narutis Hotel – Preferred 52 560 + + 1 Green Vilnius Hotel 126 218 + + 3 Boutique Hotel Tilto 34 262 + - 1 Ramada Hotel&Suites 55 518 + + 1 Panorama 224 330 + + 5 Relais & Chateaux Stikliai Hotel 43 656 + + 1 Ponas Tadas 35 162 + + 3 Park Inn Vilnius North 84 162 + + 8 Five Star Hotels Rinno 18 270 + + 1 Le Meridien Vilnius 193 276 + + 0 Senatoriai 11 255 + - 1 Radisson BLU Astorija 119 556 + + 1 Žemaitės 70 170 + + 3 Four Star Superior Hotels Two Star Superior Hotels Crowne Plaza Vilnius 108 220 + + 4 Ecotel Vilnius 184 229 + + 2 Four Star Hotels Two Star Hotels Amberton 96 397 + + 1 Ambassador 18 280 + - 2 Artis Centrum Hotels 108 376 + + 1 Comfort Hotel LT 200 203 + + 5 Art hotel Moon Garden 18 450 + + Corner 139 216 + + 3 Atrium 29 226 + + 1 Jeruzalė Hotel 29 220 + - 8 Best Western Hotel Vilnius 114 227 + + 2 Mikotel 26 210 - - 5 Congress 80 400 + + 2 Rūdninkų Vartai 17 190 + - 1 Conti 88 240 + + 5 Runmis 24 120 - - 9 Embassy Hotel Balatonas 28 224 + + 4 Velga 44 140 + - 8 Europa Royale Vilnius 51 240 + + 1 Vilniaus Europolis 45 150 + + 3 Grotthuss 20 552 + + 1 Žijūrė 14 120 - - 6 Holiday Inn Vilnius 133 300 + + 2 Mabre Residence Hotel 40 516 + + 1 One Star Hotels Neringa 60 250 + + 2 Asimarė 12 84 + - 8 Novotel Vilnius Centre 159 476 + + 2 Guest houses Park Villa Hotel 30 250 + + 0 Dvaras 8 336 + + 1 Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva 291 381 + + 2 Mano Liza 8 220 + + 1 Ratonda Centrum Hotels 48 280 + + 2 Nesė Pramogų bankas 8 170 + - 1 Shakespeare Boutique Hotel 31 560 + + 1 Senatoriai 11 255 + - 1 Šarūnas 53 190 + + 2 Litinterp 16 140 + - 1 Three Star Superior Hotels JNN Hostel 10 120 + + 2 Algirdas City Hotels 42 150 + + 3 Milžinų paunksmė 43 70 + - 4 Europa City Vilnius 128 220 + + 3 The Young Tourist Centre 16 80 - + 3 Europa Stay Vilnius 101 172 + + 3 Guest house of Lithuanian Uni- 29 80 + - 3 Karolina 95 160 + + 8 versity of Educational Science Three Star Hotels Motels Air Inn 115 224 + - 6 Three Star Motels Amicus Hotel 20 200 + - 6 Egas 9 138 + - 5 Apia 12 203 + - 1 Lingės 8 125 + + 10 A.V. Goda 19 150 + + 8 Paradisė 12 130 + + 8 A5 Hotel 10 120 + - 8 Tanagra 11 120 - + 8 Bajorų užeiga 23 160 + + 0 Two Star Motels Campanile Vilnius Airport Hotel 92 229 + + 6 Vilnoja 22 140 + + 10 Centro Kubas-Angel 14 363 + + 1 Lakštas 20 80 - - 10 City Gate 28 200 + + 5 Hotel classification data is provided by the State Tourism Department of the Republic of Lithuania. 30 Accommodation www.vilnius-tourism.lt

[email protected] Symbol legend 4.4 Hotels www.radissonblu.com/hotel-vilnius 1 Number of rooms 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 4.4.1 Five Star Superior 119 173 521 556 679 6 1,5 0 2 Number of beds Hotels qwertyuiop{}asd q Rooms with children facilities QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Rooms with more than two Kempinski Hotel w beds Cathedral Square 20 13 4.4.3 Four Star Superior Universiteto str. 14/2, LT-01122 Vilnius 3 Distance from the airport Tel +370 5 2201160, fax +370 5 2201170 Hotels e Rooms with a nice view [email protected] www.kempinski.com/vilnius Crowne Plaza Vilnius Garden or terrace in hotel M.K.Čiurlionio str. 84, LT-03100 Vilnius r SGL DBL LUX 1 2 3 4 5 Tel +370 52743400, fax +370 52743411 96 180 898 967 1070 7 2 0 t Quiet place [email protected], www.cpvilnius.com Pets allowed qwertyuiop{}asd y QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Distance from the Railway 108 200 190 220 310 0,2 5 2 4 Station Narutis qwertyuiop{}asd Pilies str. 24, LT-01123 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD s Guarded parking lot Tel +370 52122894, fax +370 52622882 5 Distance from the Old Town [email protected], www.narutis.com 4.4.4 Four Star Hotels 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Bus parking 1 u 52 79 472 560 700 6,3 2,3 0 AMBERTON o Room service qwertyuiop{}asd L. Stuokos Gucevičiaus str. 1, LT-01122 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Vilnius Laundry service p Tel +370 52107461, fax +370 52107460 RAMADA Hotel&suites { Bathrooms in rooms 20 11 [email protected] VILNIUS 2012 www.ambertonhotels.com } Restaurant Subačiaus str. 2/1, LT-01127 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 TV set in rooms Tel +370 52553355, fax +370 52553355 a [email protected] 96 148 363 397 432 6.3 4 0 d Bar www.ramadavilnius.lt qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Telephones in rooms 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 i 55 76 448 518 798 7 1 0 ARTIS CENTRUM HOTELS Night club Q qwertyuiop{}asd Liejyklos str. 11/23, LT-01120 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD W Mini-bars in rooms Tel +370 52660366, fax +370 52660375 [email protected] Lift Relais & Chateaux Stikliai E www.centrumhotels.com HOTEL R Air conditioners in rooms Gaono str. 7, LT-01131 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 T Fitness centre Tel +370 52649595, fax +370 52123870 108 214 342 376 597 7 3,5 0 [email protected], www.stikliaihotel.lt qwertyuiop{}asd Safes in rooms Y 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Swimming pool 43 75 546 656 760 10 3 0 U Art hotel Moon Garden qwertyuiop{}asd Internet connections in QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Bazilijonų str. 10, LT-01304 Vilnius I rooms Tel +370 52199949, fax +370 52199480 Sauna [email protected] O 4.4.2 Five Star Hotels www.moongardenhotel.com P 24 hour service SGL DBL LUX Le Méridien Vilnius 1 2 3 4 5 18 38 380 450 863 5 0,6 0,5 [ Conference venues Greitkelis A2, 19 km, Vilnius, LT-03005 Tel +370 52739700, fax +370 52739730 qwertyuiop{}asd Rooms for non-smokers ] [email protected] QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Booking via internet www.lemeridienvilnius.com A ATRIUM SGL DBL LUX 3 4 Adapted for people with 1 2 5 Pilies str. 10, LT-01123, Vilnius 193 260 242 276 1414 25 21 19 S disabilities Tel +370 52107777, fax +370 52107770 qwertyuiop{}asd [email protected], www.atrium.lt D Major credit cards accepted QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 8 Places for tents (campings) Radisson BLU Astorija 29 60 190 226 276 7 3 0 Numbers of sumerhouses 20 08 7 Didžioji str. 35/2, LT-01128 Vilnius 2009 qwertyuiop{}asd (campings) Tel +370 52120110, fax +370 52121762 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Vilnius Tourism Manual

Best Western Hotel Vilnius [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd Konstitucijos ave. 14, LT-09308 Vilnius www.holidayinnvilnius.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 52739595, fax +370 52739500 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 [email protected] 133 266 260 300 360 10 6 0 Šarūnas www.vilniushotel.eu qwertyuiop{}asd Raitininkų str. 4, LT-09200, Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2724888, +370 5 2723888 114 220 195 227 455 7 4 0 Fax +370 5 2724355 Mabre Residence Hotel [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd 20 13 [email protected] QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Maironio str. 13, LT-01124 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2122087, + 370 5 2122195 www.hotelsarunas.lt Congress Fax +370 5 2122240 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Vilniaus str. 2/15, LT-01102, Vilnius [email protected], www.mabre.lt 53 82 160 190 250 10 5 1 Tel +370 52691919, fax +370 52514280 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd [email protected], www.congress.lt 40 77 408 516 608 10 3 0,5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd 80 147 300 400 560 7 4 0 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 4.4.5 Three Star Superior qwertyuiop{}asd Neringa Hotel QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Hotels Gedimino ave. 23, LT-01101, Vilnius CONTI hotel Tel +370 5 2122288, fax +370 5 2122299 Algirdas city hotels Raugyklos str.7/Plačioji 2, LT-01140 Vilnius [email protected] Algirdo str. 24, LT-03218 Vilnius Tel +370 52514111, fax +370 52514100 www.neringahotel.com Tel +370 5 2326650, +370 65230645 [email protected] 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Fax +370 5 2326654 www.contihotel.lt 60 96 220 250 420 7 3 0 [email protected] www.algirdashotel.lt 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd 1 SGL DBL LUX 88 180 210 240 600 5 0,5 0,5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 3 4 5 42 77 130 150 250 4 1,3 0 qwertyuiop{}asd NOVOTEL VILNIUS Centre 20 10 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 2012 qwertyuiop{}asd Gedimino ave. 16, LT-01103 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Embassy hotel Balatonas Tel +370 52666200, fax +370 52666201 [email protected], www.novotel.com Latvių str. 38, LT-08113 Vilnius EUROPA CITY Vilnius Tel +370 52722250, fax +370 52722134 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 J. Jasinskio str. 14, LT-01112 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2514477, fax +370 5 2514476 [email protected] 159 307 428 476 516 7 3 0 [email protected], www.europacity.lt www.embassyhotel.lt qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 1 5 1 5 128 254 169 220 307 6 4 0 28 51 190 224 360 10 5 3 Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd Konstitucijos ave. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 52726200, fax +370 52726210 [email protected] Europa Stay Vilnius EUROPA ROYALE VILNIUS www.radissonblu.com/lietuvahotel-vilnius Ąžuolyno str. 7, LT-07196 Vilnius Aušros Vartų str. 6, LT-01129 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX Tel +370 5 2362222, fax +370 5 2362233 Tel +370 52660770, fax +370 52612000 1 2 3 4 5 291 458 346 381 486 9 5 0 [email protected] [email protected] www.europastay.com www.groupeuropa.com qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 101 189 165 172 250 11 7 4 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Ratonda Centrum Hotels 51 102 225 240 345 6 1 0 qwertyuiop{}asd Gedimino ave. 52/1, LT-01110 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 52120670, fax +370 52120669 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected] Karolina www.centrumhotels.com Grotthuss hotel Sausio 13-osios str. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius 20 09 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Tel +370 5 2453939, +370 5 2785812 Ligoninės str. 7, LT-01134 Vilnius 2013 1 48 75 245 280 385 15 7 1 Fax +370 5 2169341 Tel +370 52660322, +370 52660323 [email protected], www.karolina.lt [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd www.grotthusshotel.com QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 95 195 130 160 220 10 7 5 SGL DBL LUX 1 2 3 4 5 Shakespeare 20 40 442 552 794 4 1 0 20 08 qwertyuiop{}asd boutique hotel 2010, 2011 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD qwertyuiop{}asd Bernardinų str. 8/8, LT-01124 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2665885, fax +370 5 2665886 4.4.6 Three Star Hotels Holiday Inn Vilnius [email protected], www.shakespeare.lt Šeimyniškių str. 1, LT-09312 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Air Inn Tel +370 52103000, fax +370 52103001 31 54 360 560 720 9 5 0 Rodūnios kelias 8, LT-02187, Vilnius 32 Accommodation www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Tel +370 5 2329304, fax +370 5 2136463 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Green Vilnius Hotel [email protected], www.airinn.lt 92 184 204 229 - 3,8 3,7 3,4 Pilaitės ave. 20, LT-04352 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 525 00695 115 130 179 224 291 0.05 3 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.greenhotel.lt qwertyuiop{}asd 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Centro Kubas – Angel 126 258 180 218 - 11 8 5 Stiklių str. 3, LT-01131 Vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Amicus hotel Tel +370 5 2660860, fax +370 5 2660863 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Kaminkelio str. 15, LT-02182 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 2375880, fax +370 5 2383980 www.hotel.centrokubas.lt Hotel Tilto 20 09 [email protected] 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Tilto str. 8/3, LT-01101 Vilnius www.amicushotel.lt 14 32 320 363 429 10 2 0 Tel +370 5 2100021, fax +370 5 2100020 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd [email protected] 20 40 150 200 250 2,5 2,5 4,5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD www.hoteltilto.com qwertyuiop{}asd 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD City Gate 34 72 227 262 332 6 2 0 Bazilijonų str. 3, LT-01129 Vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2107306, fax +370 5 2107307 Apia Hotel QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Šv. Ignoto str. 12-1, Vilnius, LT-01120 [email protected], www.citygate.lt Tel +370 5 212 3426, fax +370 5 212 3618 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Panorama [email protected], www.apia.lt 28 52 170 200 220 6 0,5 0 Sodų str. 14, LT-03211 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd Tel: +370 5 2338822, +370 5 2738011 12 24 169 203 272 8 2 0 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Fax +370 5 2338822 [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd Comfort Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD www.mikotelgroup.com Gėlių str. 5, LT-01137 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX 3 4 Tel: +370 5 2338822, fax +370 5 2163789 1 2 5 A.V. Goda 224 445 298 330 430 5,5 0,2 0 [email protected] Kalvarijų str. 265, LT-08315 Vilnius [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2777773, fax +370 5 2375809 www.mikotelgroup.com QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.hotelgoda.lt 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 1 5 Park Villa Hotel 1 2 5 57 106 298 330 420 6 0,7 0 19 48 150 150 - 11 8 4 Vaidilutės str. 6 A, LT-10100 Vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2113356, fax +370 5 2113357 qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.parkvilla.lt DOMUS MARIA 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 A5 Hotel Aušros Vartų str. 12, LT-01129 Vilnius 30 66 160 250 360 15 7 7 Fabijoniškių str. 6-6, LT-07108 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2644880, fax +370 5 2644878 qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2702409, +370 620 41272 [email protected] QWERTYUIOP[]ASD fax +370 5 2702418 www.domusmaria.lt [email protected], www.a5hotel.lt Ponas Tadas 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 43 62 199 279 316 7 1 1 Naugarduko str. 76, LT-03202 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2336814, +370 5 2333663 10 22 90 120 170 11 8 3 qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Fax +370 5 2333596 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.polskidom.lt E-GuestHouse 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Bajorų užeiga T.Ševčenkos str.16, LT-03111 Vilnius 35 95 135 162 260 5 2 3 Sudervės str.10, LT-14013, Avižieniai, Tel +370 5 2660730, fax +370 5 2335710 qwertyuiop{}asd Vilniaus raj. [email protected] QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 52403957, +370 67299332 www.eguesthouse.lt Fax +370 52338377 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Park Inn Vilnius north [email protected] 34 90 150 100 260 5 2 1,5 Ukmergės str. 363, LT-06327 Vilnius www.bajoruuzeiga.lt qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2388000, fax +370 5 2388555 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected] 23 56 160 160 350 20 15 11 www.parkinn.lt/hotel-vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Grata Hotel 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Vytenio str. 9/25, LT-03113 Vilnius 84 176 145 162 214 12 8 6 Tel +370 5 2683300, fax +370 5 2132760 qwertyuiop{}asd [email protected] Campanile Vilnius Airport QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Hotel www.gratahotel.com Minsko pl. 14, LT-02121 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX 3 4 Rinno 1 2 5 20 11 Tel +370 5 2032282, fax +370 5 2032281 100 172 199 239 299 6 2 1 Vingrių str. 25, LT-01141 Vilnius 2012 [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2622828, fax +370 5 2625929 www.campanile-airport-vilnius.com QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.rinno.lt Vilnius Tourism Manual

1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 ŽIJŪRĖ 18 35 225 370 320 6 1 0,5 139 330 196 216 - 4,6 1,8 2 Žirnių str. 10, LT-02120 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2152244, fax +370 5 2152244 qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.zijure.lt 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Senatoriai Jeruzalė Hotel 14 40 80 120 - 2 1,5 2 Tilto str. 2, LT-01101 Vilnius Kalvarijų str. 247, LT-08311 Vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 2126491, fax +370 5 2126372 Tel +370 5 2714040, fax +370 5 2762627 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.senatoriai.lt [email protected] 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 www.jeruzalehotel.com 4.4.9 One Star Hotels 11 22 190 255 310 8 2 0 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd 29 58 80 110 150 10 7 5 Asimarė QWERTYUIOP[]ASD qwertyuiop{}asd Žirmūnų str. 149, LT-09128 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2714001, fax +370 5 2714001 Žemaitės [email protected], www.asimare.lt Žemaitės str.15, LT-03118 Vilnius MIKOTEL SGL DBL LUX Tel +370 5 2133193, fax +370 5 2133337 Pylimo str. 63, LT-01137 Vilnius 1 2 3 4 5 12 26 70 84 - 10 5 2 [email protected] Tel: +370 5 2609626, fax +370 5 2163789 www.hotelzemaites.lt [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 www.mikotelgroup.com 70 120 145 170 220 6 2 1 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd 26 57 165 210 290 5,5 0,3 0 4.5 Guest QWERTYUIOP[]ASD qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD houses 4.4.7 Two Star Superior Rūdninkų vartai Dvaras Rūdninkų str. 15/46, LT-01135 Vilnius Hotels Tilto str. 3-1, LT-01101 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2613916, fax +370 5 2120507 Tel +370 5 2107370, fax +370 5 2618783 Ecotel Vilnius [email protected] [email protected], www.dvaras.lt Slucko str. 8, LT-09312 Vilnius www.rudninkuvartai.lt Tel +370 5 2102700, fax +370 5 2102707 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 1 5 1 2 5 8 11 285 336 476 8 3 0 [email protected], www.ecotel.lt 17 29 160 190 340 4,4 0,3 0 SGL DBL LUX qwertyuiop{}asd 1 2 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 184 322 199 229 - 10 6 1 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD qwertyuiop{}asd Mano Liza QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Runmis Ligoninės str. 5, LT-01134 Vilnius Panevėžio str. 8A, LT-02112 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2122225, fax +370 5 2122608 Tel +370 5 2656816, fax +370 5 2214114 4.4.8 Two Star Hotels [email protected], www.hotelinvilnius.lt [email protected], www.runmis.com 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 Ambassador SGL DBL LUX 3 4 1 5 1 2 5 8 22 200 220 310 5,6 1 0,5 Gedimino ave. 12, LT-01103 Vilnius 24 52 80 120 140 4 0,3 1 Tel +370 5 2615450, fax +370 5 2121716 qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www.ambassador.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 18 37 240 280 360 7 4 0 Nesė Pramogų bankas Velga Pamėnkalnio str. 7/8, qwertyuiop{}asd Geležinio vilko str. 3, LT-03131 Vilnius LT-01116 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2311435, fax +370 5 2311435 Tel +370 700 55555, +370 685 66666 [email protected], [email protected] Fax +370 5 2621993 Comfort Hotel LT www.hotelvelga.lt Mindaugo str. 27, LT-03212 Vilnius [email protected], www.nesepb.lt Tel +370 525 05111 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 [email protected] 44 100 110 140 190 6 5 6 8 16 150 170 350 7 3,5 0 www.comforthotel.lt qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 200 320 175 203 315 3,9 0,7 1,2 Vilnius EUROPOLIS LITiNTERP Vilnius qwertyuiop{}asd Švitrigailos str. 11D, LT-03228 Vilnius Bernardinų str. 7, LT-01124 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2150410, fax +370 5 2150411 Tel +370 5 2123850, fax +370 5 2123559 [email protected], www.europolis.lt [email protected], www.litinterp.com Corner T. Ševčenkos str. 16, LT-03111 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Tel +370 5 2102361, fax +370 5 2102364 26 110 120 190 230 4,7 1,7 0,7 16 38 80 140 - 8 3 0 [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd www.cornerhotel.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 34 Accommodation www.vilnius-tourism.lt

JNN Hostel qwertyuiop{}asd Konstitucijos ave. 25, LT-08105 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 4.8 Camping Tel +370 5 2722270, fax +370 5 2725651 [email protected], www.jnn.lt TANAGRA 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Minsko pl. 26A, LT–02121 Vilnius sites 10 28 80 120 - 10 4 1 Tel +370 5 2355204, fax +370 5 2355217 qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD [email protected], www. motel .tanagra.lt 4.8.1 Four Star Camping 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Sites Milžinų paunksMė 11 23 – 150 220 6 5 9 Kedrų str. 6, LT-03117 Vilnius Tel +370 5 2339887, fax +370 5 2163929 qwertyuiop{}asd Kempingas Slėnyje [email protected], www.losc.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Slenio str. 1, LT-21001 Trakai 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 Tel +370 528 53880, fax +370 528 53880 43 68 50 70 100 5 3 3 4.6.2 Two Star Motels [email protected], www.camptrakai.lt qwertyuiop{}asd QWERTYUIOP[]ASD LAKŠTAS 1 8 7 DBL +1 person +1 child 5 80 50 34 20 10 5 25 Guest house of lithuanian V.A.Graičiuno str. 30, LT–02241 Vilnius University of Educational Tel +370 5 2640064, fax +370 5 2640064 qwertyuiop{}asd Science www. motelis-vilniuje.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Vivulskio str. 36, LT-03114 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX Tel +370 5 2130704, +370 5 2130509 1 2 3 4 5 20 49 – 80 80 17 21 20 Fax +370 5 2162291 4.8.2 One Star Camping [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd www.sveciunamai.vpu.lt QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Sites 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 29 69 55 80 120 6 3 1 VILNOJA Vilnius City qwertyuiop{}asd M. Zdziechovskio str. 27, Sudervė, Vilniaus Parodų str. 11, LT-04215 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD raj. Mob +370 680 32452, +370 629 72223 Tel +370 5 2490346, fax +370 5 2490347 [email protected] 4.6 Motels [email protected], www.stoneart.lt www.campinstr.lt/vilniuscity SGL DBL LUX 3 4 1 2 5 DBL +1 person +1 child 4.6.1 Three Star Motels 22 44 100 140 120 32 25 22 1 8 7 5 50 50 – 65 16 14 5 Egas motel qwertyuiop{}asd qwertyuiop{}asd S. Dariaus ir S. Girėno str. 17, LT - 02169 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 612 19329 [email protected], www.egas.lt 4.7 Hostels 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 4.9 Bed & 9 19 115 138 190 2 3 4 Filaretai 20 13 qwertyuiop{}asd Filaretų str. 17, LT-01207 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel +370 5 2154627, fax +370 5 2120149 Breakfast LINGĖS [email protected], www.filaretaihostel.lt Ask at the Tourist Information Centre Minsko pl., Nemėžio km., LT–13263 Vilniaus raj. 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 www.vilnius-tourism.lt, [email protected] Tel +370 5 2472166, fax +370 5 2472166 20 79 70 100 - 8,5 3 1 Vilniaus str. 22, LT-01119 Vilnius [email protected] qwertyuiop{}asd Tel +370 5 262 9660, fax +370 5 262 8169 www.hotelslinges.com QWERTYUIOP[]ASD 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 1 Didžioji str. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius 8 25 100 125 - 6 5 9 The Young tourist centre (Vilnius Town Hall) qwertyuiop{}asd Polocko str. 7, LT-01204 Vilnius QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel: +370 5 2611547, +370 5 2613576 Tel +370 5 262 6470, fax +370 5 262 0762 PARADISĖ Fax +370 5 2627742 Šventaragio str. 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Ukmergės str. 246, LT–07160 Vilnius [email protected], www.vjtc.lt Tel +370 5 2430154, fax +370 5 2430155 (Cathedral square) www.motelparadise.lt 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 [email protected] 16 60 34 34 - 5 2 1 Rodūnios kelias 2-1, LT-02189 Vilnius 1 2 SGL DBL LUX 3 4 5 qwertyuiop{}asd (Vilnius Airport) 12 25 110 130 180 12 7 4 QWERTYUIOP[]ASD Tel/fax +370 5 230 6841 Restaurants and Catering

The majority of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars Chapter Contents are concentrated in and around the Old Town. Vil- nius has a staggering array of outstanding places to dine, offering the best in French, Italian, Chi- 5.1 Restaurants and Catering...... 36 nese, Japanese, Polish, Mexican, Indian, Russian and German food, as well as many cutting-edge 5.2 Restaurants and catering international restaurants. And of course, no visit outside Vilnius...... 40 to Vilnius would be complete without experienc- 5.3 Unique places ...... 40 ing one of the city’s many welcoming Lithuanian restaurants. 5.4 Catering companies...... 40 36 Restaurants and Catering www.vilnius-tourism.lt

5.1 Restaurants and Gabi [email protected], www.bistro18.lt Šv. Mykolo str. 6, LT–01124 Vilnius Capacity: 80 Halls: 3 } 25.00 Lt Tel + 370 615 30095, Fax +370 5 260 9602 Catering [email protected], http://gabi.meniu.lt Blusynė The restaurants below are listed by Savičiaus str. 5, Lt – 01127 Vilnius Capacity: 94 Halls: 4 } 20.00 Lt the type of cuisine they offer. Most Tel + 370 5 212 2012 hotels also have excellent restaurant Gedimino Dvaras Capacity: 30 Halls: 2 } 30.00 Lt facilities. Gedimino ave 26, LT-01104 Vilnius Listed restaurants can all cater for at Tel +370 604 97 949 Boff steakhouse least 30 persons. [email protected] Olimpiečių str. 1, LT-09235 Vilnius } – Average price the main course www.gedimino-dvaras.lt +370 5 219 9498 [email protected], www.boff.lt in Litas. Capacity: 120 Halls: 2 } 25.00 Lt Detailed list of Vilnius restaurants and Capacity: 42 Halls: 1 } 100.00 Lt Leičiai catering: www.meniu.lt Stiklių str. 4, LT–01123 Vilnius Burė No1 Tel + 370 5 260 9087 Lvovo str. 25, LT-08501 Vilnius [email protected] +370 671 78676 [email protected], www.bure1.lt Capacity: 90 Halls: 3 } 17.00 Lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 25.00 Lt Lokys 5.1.1 Lithuanian Stiklių str. 8/10, LT–01131 Vilnius California Gourmet Amatininkų užeiga Tel + 370 5 262 9046, Fax +370 5 262 5267 Subačiaus str. 22, Lt-01302 Vilnius Didžioji str. 19/2, LT-01128 Vilnius [email protected], www.lokys.lt Tel + 370 5 255 3355 Tel + 370 5 2617968, Fax +370 5 279 1010 [email protected] [email protected], www.amatininkai.lt Capacity: 160 Halls: 7 } 29.00 Lt www.californiagourmet.lt Capacity: 200 Halls: 3 } 16.00 Lt Marceliukės klėtis Capacity: 18 Halls: 6 } 60.00 Lt Tuskulėnų str. 35, LT–09219 Vilnius Aula Tel + 370 5 272 5087, Fax +370 5 272 5023 Carre Pilies str. 11, Lt–01123 Vilnius 20 12 [email protected] Gedimino ave 9, LT-01103 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 268 7173 www. marceliukeskletis.lt +370 687 90159 [email protected] [email protected] www.aularestoranas.lt Capacity: 350 Halls: 8 } 15.00 Lt Capacity: 80 Halls: 2 } 20.00 Lt Capacity: 250 Halls: 4 } 25.00 Lt Stikliai Aludė Gaono str. 7, LT–01131 Vilnius Cozy Belgai Dominikonų str. 10, 20 08 20 13 Tel + 370 5 264 9580, Fax +370 5 212 3870 2011, 2012 Rūdninkų g. 15/46, Vilnius Lt-01120 Vilnius [email protected] Tel.:+370 5 2126603, +370 612 14711 Tel + 370 5 261 1137, Fax +370 5 278 4260 www.stikliaihotel.lt [email protected] [email protected], www.cozy.lt Capacity: 70 Halls: 2 35.00 Lt Capacity: 40 Halls: 2 } 45.00 Lt } Capacity: 130 Halls: 2 } 11.00 Lt Žemaičiai Belmontas Domininkonų karčema Belmonto str. 17, LT–11300 Vilnius Vokiečių str. 24, LT–02300 Vilnius Domininkonų str. 6, Lt-01131 Vilnius Tel + 370 686 14656, Fax +370 5 250 5689 Tel +370 5 261 6573, Fax + 370 5 231 2360 Tel + 370 600 01977 [email protected], www.belmontas.lt [email protected] [email protected] www.zemaiciai.lt Capacity: 2000 Halls: 12 } 25.00 Lt www.priekatedros.lt Capacity: 140 Halls: 7 } 35.00 Lt Bernelių užeiga Capacity: 70 Halls: 5 } 25.00 Lt A.Vienuolio str. 1 / Gedimino ave. 19, LT–01104 Vilnius 5.1.2 General Druskos namai Tel + 370 5 210 0599, + 370 683 60232 Adria Užupio str. 30, LT-01203 Vilnius +370 5215 3004 [email protected] Islandijos str. 4, LT–01401 Vilnius www.druskosnamai.lt www.berneliuuzeiga.lt Tel +370 640 77760, Fax +370 5 261 7475 Capacity: 200 Halls: 5 } 18.00 Lt [email protected] Capacity: 30 Halls: 2 } 50.00 Lt www.adriarestoranas.lt Būsi trečias Dvaras Totorių str. 18, LT–01121 Vilnius Capacity: 80 Halls: 3 } 20– 60 Lt Tilto str. 3-1, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel +370 5 210 7370, Fax +370 5 261 8783 Tel/Fax + 370 5 231 2698 Belmontas [email protected], www.busitrecias.lt [email protected], www.dvaras.lt Belmonto str. 17, LT–11300 Vilnius Capacity: 200 Halls: 5 } 18.00 Lt Tel + 370 686 14656, Fax +370 5 250 5689 Capacity: 40 Halls: 2 } 25.00 Lt [email protected], www.belmontas.lt Forto Dvaras Forest Pilies str. 16, LT–01123 Vilnius Capacity: 2000 Halls: 12 } 25.00 Lt Vokiečių str. 8, LT-01130 Vilnius Tel + 370 656 13688 Tel +370 698 16728 [email protected], www.fortas.eu Bistro 18 www.restoranasforest.lt Stiklių str. 18, Lt-01131 Vilnius Capacity: 160 Halls: 5 } 8-24 Lt Tel + 370 687 72091 Capacity: 380 Halls: 6 } 25.00 Lt Vilnius Tourism Manual

Green Hall Narutis (hotel “Narutis”) www.stikliaihotel.lt Upės str. 21, LT–08106 Vilnius Pilies str. 24, LT–01123 Vilnius Capacity: 100 Halls: 4 } 110.00 Lt Tel + 370 698 76129 Tel +370 5 212 2894 [email protected] [email protected], www.narutis.com Telegrafas www.greenhall.lt Universiteto str 14, LT- 01122 Vilnius Capacity: 35 Halls: 3 } 60.00 Lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Tel +370 5 2201600 Neringa [email protected] 20 09 Ida Basar Gedimino ave. 23, LT–01103 Vilnius www.kempinski.com/en/vilnius Subačiaus str. 3, LT–01302 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 2614058; Fax + 370 5 2609319 Capacity: 76 Halls: 1 } 50.00 Lt Tel + 370 5 262 8484, Fax: +370 5 2627834 [email protected] [email protected], www.idabasar.lt www.restoranasneringa.lt Terrazza Capacity: 120 Halls: 4 } 30.00 Lt Capacity: 150 Halls: 3 } 13–49 Lt Konstitucijos ave. 26, LT-08105 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 210 3104 Juoda raudona Post Skriptum [email protected], www.terrazza.lt Vienuolio str. 4, LT–01124 Vilnius Gedimino ave. 7, LT–01103 Vilnius Tel + 370 684 58978 Capacity: 200 Halls: 3 } 15.00 Lt Tel +370 5 212 5271 [email protected] The Old Green House www.juodaraudona.lt Capacity: 180 Halls: 1 } 12-33 Lt L.Stuokos-Gucevičiaus str. 5, LT-01122 Vilnius Capacity: 160 Halls: 2 } 12–18 Lt Prie Katedros Tel + 370 616 99559 Kalvarijų 1 Gedimino ave. 5, LT–01103 Vilnius [email protected] Mob + 370 605 77555 Kalvarijų str. 1, LT-09310 Vilnius www.oldgreenhouse.lt [email protected], www.priekatedros.lt Tel +370 671 78676 Capacity: 200 Halls: 3 } 35.00 Lt [email protected], www.kalvariju1.lt Capacity: 180 Halls: 1 } 12-33 Lt Užupio klasika Capacity: 70 Halls: 1 } 23.00 Lt Raffel’s Užupio str. 28, LT-01203 Vilnius Kitchen Žalgirio str. 92, LT–09308 Vilnius Tel +370 5 215 3677 Didžioji str. 11, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel + 370 655 50055 [email protected] Mob +370 688 80558 [email protected], www.liutuvartai.lt www.uzupioklasika.meniu.lt [email protected] Capacity: 150 Halls: 1 18.00 Lt } Capacity: 30 Halls: 2 } 12-39 Lt www.inthekitchen.lt Rib Room Capacity: 120 Halls: 2 } 30.00 Lt V4 Vilnius Šeimyniškių str. 1, LT–09312 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 16, LT-01507 Vilnius Tel +370 5 210 3000, Fax: +37 5 210 3001 La Boheme Tel +370 65215616 Šv. Ignoto str. 4/3, LT-01144 Vilnius Capacity: 120 Halls: 2 } 33.00 Lt www.v4vilnius.lt Tel +370 5 212 1087, Fax: +370 5 231 2508 [email protected], www.laboheme.lt Riverside Capacity: 50 Halls: 1 } 20.00 Lt Capacity: 70 Halls: 1 } 23.00 Lt Konstitucijos ave. 20, LT–09308 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 272 6272, Fax: +370 5 272 6270 Vandens malūnas La Pergola (hotel “Grotthuss”) [email protected] Verkių str. 100, LT–08406 Vilnius Ligoninės str. 7, LT–01134 Vilnius www.riverside.lt Tel + 370 5 271 1666 Tel +370 5 266 0322, Fax: +370 5 266 0323 [email protected] Capacity: 150 Halls: 1 } 18.00 Lt [email protected] www.vandensmalunas.lt www.grotthusshotel.com Steakhouse Hazienda Capacity: 92 Halls: 2 } 19.00 Lt Capacity: 30 Halls: 4 } 35.00 Lt Maironio str. 13, LT–01124 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 212 2087, Fax +370 5 212 2195 Vilniaus Gastronomas Lauro lapas [email protected], www.mabre.lt Gynėjų str. 14, LT01109 Vilnius Pamėnkalnio str. 24, LT-01114 Vilnius +370 615 54095 Capacity: 60 Halls: 1 } 60.00 Lt +370 67451045 [email protected] [email protected], www.laurolapas.lt Steak House Helios www.vilniausgastro.lt Capacity: 40 Halls: 2 } 35.00 Lt Didžioji str. 28, LT–01128 Vilnius Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Tel + 370 5 260 9009 Mano guru (salat bar) [email protected], www.steakhouse.lt Zoe’s Bar & Grill Vilniaus str. 22/1, LT–1119 Vilnius 20 09 2010 Odminių str. 3, LT–01122 Vilnius 20 08 Tel +370 5 212 0126 Capacity: 70 Halls: 2 } 20-32 Lt Tel +370 5 212 3331 [email protected], www.manoguru.lt Stebuklai [email protected] Capacity: 80 Halls: 3 } 12.00 Lt Gynėjų str. 14, LT-01109 Vilnius www.zoesbargrill.com +370 685 85357 Medininkai Capacity: 70 Halls: 2 } 25.00 Lt [email protected], www.stebuklai.com (hotel “Europa Royale”) Aušros Vartų str. 8, LT–01129 Vilnius Capacity: 70 Halls: 1 } 35.00 Lt Žuvinė Tel + 370 600 86491 Didžioji str. 31, LT–01128 Vilnius Stikliai [email protected] Tel +370 682 19172 Gaono str. 7, LT–01131 Vilnius www.medininkai.lt [email protected], www.zuvine.lt Tel + 370 5 264 9580, Fax +370 5 212 3870 Capacity: 70 Halls: 4 } 40.00 Lt [email protected] Capacity: 50 Halls: 3 } 90.00 Lt 38 Restaurants and Catering www.vilnius-tourism.lt

5.1.3 Argentinean Sičuan 5.1.9 Georgian Gedimino ave. 9, LT–01103 Vilnius El Gaucho Sano Tel +370 5 265 5888, Fax +370 5 265 5888, Kaukazo belaisvė Pilies str. 10, LT–01123 Vilnius www.sicuan.meniu.lt Pamėnkalnio str. 24, LT-01114 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 210 7773, Fax: + 370 5 210 7770 Tel +370 5 261 0655 [email protected], www.atrium.lt Capacity: 140 Halls: 3 } 17-27 Lt Capacity: 46 Halls: 1 } 20.00 Lt Capacity: 70 Halls: 4 } 45.00 Lt Trys klevai Pilies str. 16/2, LT–01123 Vilnius 5.1.10 German 5.1.4 Asian Tel +370 5 261 6296 [email protected] Bunte Gans Briusly www.trysklevai.com Aušros Vartų str. 11, LT-01304 Vilnius Islandijos str. 4, LT–01401 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 8312 Capacity: 70 Halls: 3 } 30.00 Lt Tel +370 5 261 2753 [email protected], www.buntegans.lt [email protected], www.briusly.lt Capacity: 50 Halls: 1 } 30.00 Lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 2 } 14.00 Lt 5.1.8 French Graf Zeppelin Balzac Čingischanas Savičiaus str. 9, LT-01127 Vilnius 20 10 Savičiaus str. 7, LT–01127 Vilnius J. Basanavičiaus str. 8/1, LT–01118 Vilnius Tel +370 673 10725 Tel + 370 614 89223 Tel +370 619 12816 [email protected], www.grafzeppelin.lt [email protected], www.restoranas.net [email protected], www.balzac.lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 3 } 10-24 Lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 4 } 18.00 Lt Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 35.00 Lt Brasserie de Verres en Vers 5.1.11 Greek 5.1.5 Belgian Didžioji str. 35/2, LT–01128 Vilnius Liūtų vartai Tel/Fax + 370 5 236 0840 Belgai Kauno str. 28, LT–03202 Vilnius [email protected] Rūdninkų str. 15/Pylimo str. 46, LT–01135 Tel +370 699 37559 Vilnius Capacity: 90 Halls: 2 } 20-40 Lt [email protected], www.liutuvartai.lt Tel + 370 5 212 6603, Fax: +370 5 210 6836 [email protected], www.belgai.lt La Provence Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 17.00 Lt Capacity: 70 Halls: 2 } 11–57 Lt Vokiečių str. 22, LT–01130 Vilnius Spyros Metaxa Tel +370 5 262 0257, Fax: +370 5 2312360 Pilies str. 5, LT–01123 Vilnius 5.1.6 Brazilian [email protected], Tel +370 5 216 3971 [email protected] [email protected], www.liutuvartai.lt Grill Brazil www.laprovence.lt Saltoniškių str. 9, LT–08105 Vilnius Capacity: 50 Halls: 3 } 18.00 Lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 5 } 60.00 Lt Tel +370 5 219 5977, www.grillbrazil.lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 29.00 Lt Le Gout 5.1.12 Indian L. Stuokos Gucevičiaus str. 1, LT-01122 Vilnius Indian Maharaja 5.1.7 Chinese +370 601 88813 Trakų str. 4, LT–01132 Vilnius [email protected], www.le-gout.lt Tel +370 662 20440 Didžioji Kinija Capacity: 60 Halls: 2 } 35.00 Lt [email protected] Konstitucijos ave. 12, LT–09308 Vilnius www.indianmaharaja.lt Tel + 370 5 263 6363, Fax +370 5 2715579 Marché de Provence Capacity: 36 Halls: 1 13.00 Lt [email protected], www.kinuvirtuve.lt Pilies str. 27, LT–01123 Vilnius } Capacity: 80 Halls: 1 } 12–120 Lt Tel + 370 686 77707 Sue’s Indian Raja Kinų Rožė Capacity: 80 Halls: 4 } 45 Lt Odminių str. 3, LT–01122 Vilnius Tel +370 5 266 1888 Gedimino ave. 64 Paryžiaus kavinė (Cafe de Paris) [email protected] Tel + 370 5 242 6666 Didžioji str. 1, LT–01128 Vilnius www.sues-lt.com E-mail [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 1021 www.kinupatiekalai.lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 1 } 25-35 Lt Capacity: 80 Halls: 2 } 3–13 Lt Capacity: 80 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt 5.1.13 Italian Pekino antis Saint Germain Algirdo str. 2, LT–03220 Vilnius Literatų str. 9, LT–01125 Vilnius Basilico Tel +370 5 233 9999 Tel +370 5 262 1210 Pylimo str. 21, LT–01141 Vilnius [email protected], www.kinuvirtuve.lt [email protected], www.vynine.lt Tel +370 650 51680 Capacity: 50 Halls: 1 } 12–120 Lt Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 18.00 Lt Capacity: 68 Halls: 2 } 30.00 Lt Rytai St. Michel Da Antonio Gynėjų str. 2/49A, LT–01109 Vilnius Algirdo str. 24, LT-03218 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 23, LT–01119 Vilnius Tel + 370 5 249 6655, Fax: +370 5 213 5675 Tel +370 5 210 6837 Tel +370 5 262 0109 [email protected] [email protected], www.stmichel.lt [email protected], www.antonio.lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 3 } 20.00 Lt Capacity: 60 Halls: 1 } 26.00 Lt Capacity: 50 Halls: 2 } 60.00 Lt Vilnius Tourism Manual

Fiorentino [email protected] [email protected], www.submarinas.lt www.tresmexicanos.lt Universiteto str. 4, LT-01122 Vilnius Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 20.00 Lt Tel +370 5 212 0925 Capacity: 34 Halls: 1 } 12-18 Lt [email protected] Užupio Picerija www.fiorentino.lt Sofa de Pancho Paupio str. 3, LT–01201 Vilnius Visų Šventųjų str. 5, LT–01306 Vilnius Capacity: 40 Halls: 2 } 25.00 Lt Tel +370 5 215 3666, [email protected] Tel +370 673 89002 Capacity: 32 Halls: 1 } 4.5–35 Lt San Marco www.meniu.lt/sofa-de-pancho Subačiaus str. 2, LT–01127 Vilnius Capacity: 50 Halls: 2 } 20.00 Lt Tel +370 5 264 6418 5.1.19 Polish [email protected] 5.1.17 Moroccan Ponas Tadas www.sanmarco.lt Naugarduko str. 76, LT–03202 Vilnius Maghrib Tel +370 5 213 6814 Capacity: 120 Halls: 4 } 28.00 Lt Totorių str. 22, LT-01121 Vilnius [email protected] , www.polskidom.lt St. Valentino +370 690 74075 Vilniaus str. 47/18, LT–01132 Vilnius [email protected], www.maghrib.lt Capacity: 75 Hall: 1 } 20.00 Lt Tel +370 5 231 4198, Fax: +370 5 274 1164, Capacity: 60 Halls: 2 } 20.00 Lt www.stvalentino.lt 5.1.20 Russian Capacity: 106 Halls: 3 } 20–50 Lt 5.1.18 Pizza Čagino restoranas Vapiano Can Can Pizza Basanavičiaus str. 11, LT–03108 Vilnius Trakų str. 2, LT- 01132 Vilnius (shopping centre Europa) 20 11 Tel +370 5 261 5555 Tel +370 659 04289 [email protected], www.cagin.lt Konstitucijos ave. 7A, LT–09308 Vilnius Tel +370 5 238 3489 Capacity: 130 Halls: 5 } 12.00 Lt Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 20.00 Lt [email protected], www.vapiano.lt Also at: Gedimino ave. 24, LT-01109 Vilnius Carskoje Selo Capacity: 240 Halls: 2 13.00 Lt } Tel +370 659 90414 Šeimyniškių str. 3A, LT–09312 Vilnius Capacity: 84 Halls: 1 } 12.00 Lt Tel +370 610 26496 5.1.14 Japanese www.cancan.lt [email protected], www.carskojeselo.lt Labuki Capacity: 120 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Charlie Pizza Didžioji str. 28, LT–01128 Vilnius Vokiečių str. 3, LT–01119 Vilnius Tel +370 5 261 1188 Tel +370 695 30411 5.1.21 Spanish [email protected], www.labuki.lt [email protected], www.charlie.lt Barcelona Capacity: 60 Halls: 1 } 28–44 Lt Capacity: 106 Halls: 2 } 20.00 Lt Linkmenų str. 5/66, LT-09300 Vilnius Miyako (shopping centre Europa) +370 638 11118 Čili Pica Konstitucijos ave. 7A, LT–09308 Vilnius [email protected], www.barcelona.lt Didžioji str. 5, LT-01128 Vilnius Tel +370 248 7060 Tel +370 687 85729 Capacity: 100 Halls: 2 } 25.00 Lt [email protected], www.sushi.lt Capacity: 200 Halls: 5 } 9.00 Lt Capacity: 64 Halls: 2 } 19.00 Lt Lizarran Gedimino ave. 23, LT–01103 Vilnius Vilnius str. 27, LT-01402 Vilnius Osaka Tel +370 687 72137 +370 647 16672 Vilniaus str. 19, LT-01119 Vilnius Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 9.00 Lt [email protected], www.lizarran.lt Tel +370 5 261 7176. www.cili.lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 3 25.00 Lt [email protected],, www.osaka.lt } Capacity: 60 Halls: 3 } 35.00 Lt Mambo Pizza Piccolo Canopi Gedimino ave. 37, LT–01109 Vilnius Bernardinų str. 10, LT-01124 Vilnius Shimai Sushi&Wine Tel +370 656 19929 +370 68573533 Pylimo str.8/2, LT-01117 Vilnius [email protected], www.mambo.lt Tel +370 677 75074 Capacity: 15 Halls: 2 } 15-20 Lt Capacity: 114 Halls: 3 } 12.00 Lt [email protected], www.shimai.lt Capacity: 30 Halls: 2 } 15.00 Lt Pizza Jazz 5.1.22 Ukrainian Vokiečių str. 24 Borsch 5.1.16 Mexican Tel +370 5 2123646, www.pj.lt Algirdo str. 5, LT-03219 Vilnius Capacity: 140 Halls: 5 } 17.00 Lt +370 526 03344 Meksika [email protected], www.borsch.lt Algirdo str. 2, LT–03220 Vilnius Pomodoro Tel +370 5 265 0147 Jogailos str. 4, LT–01116 Vilnius Capacity: 100 Halls: 4 } 20.00 Lt [email protected] Tel +370 5 269 0022 Leleko www.restoranasmeksika.lt [email protected], www.pomodoro.lt Gedimino str. 49, LT-01109 Vilnius Capacity: 50 Halls: 2 } 18.00 Lt Capacity: 150 Halls: 2 } 5-25 Lt +370 633 30437 [email protected] Tres Mexicanos Submarinas www.lelekorestoranas.lt Tilto str. 2, LT–03220 Vilnius Vilniaus g. 37, LT–01119 Vilnius Tel +370 674 72600 Tel +370 616 34421 Capacity: 60 Halls: 2 } 20.00 Lt 40 Restaurants and Catering www.vilnius-tourism.lt

5.1.23 Uzbek Vinchenso-Mimoza Museum of Applied Arts Please look on page 48. Čaichana Islandijos str.1/Vilniaus str. 33, LT-01401 Naugarduko str. 14, LT–03225 Vilnius Vilnius Contemporary Art Centre Tel +370 611 41119 Tel +370 652 93587 Please look on page 50. www.vinchenso.lt [email protected], www.caichana.lt Lithuanian Energy and Technology Capacity: 100 Halls: 3 } 15.00 Lt Capacity: 100 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Museum Please look on page 50. 5.1.24 Vegetarian 5.2 Restaurants and Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Balti drambliai Museum Vilniaus str. 41, LT–01119 Vilnius catering outside Vilnius Please look on page 49. Tel/Fax +370 5 262 0875 Bajorų užeiga [email protected] Sudervės str. 10 Parks: www.baltidrambliai.lt LT–14192 Avižieniai, Vilniaus raj. Europos parkas (Europe Park) Capacity: 100 Halls: 5 } 12.00 Lt Tel +370 5 240 3957, Fax +370 5 240 3958 Please look on page 53. [email protected] Radharanė www.bajoruuzeiga.lt Kairėnai Botanical Park Gedimino ave. 32, LT–01104 Vilnius Please look on page 49. Tel/Fax +370 5 212 3186 Capacity: 140 Halls: 4 } 15.00 Lt Pavilniai and Verkiai Regional Parks www.radharane.lt Stirnių malūnas Please look on page 59. Capacity: 50 Halls: 2 } 12.00 Lt Vosyliukų k., LT–21401 Trakų raj. Raw Raw (Highway Vilnius-Kaunas 20 km.) Various: Tel +370 652 38508, Fax +370 5 243 8406 Totorių str. 3, LT-01121 Vilnius Trakai Castle Tel +370 699 52022 [email protected] Please look on page 53. [email protected], www.rawraw.lt www.stirniumalunas.lt Šešuolėliai estate (Šešuolėlių dvaras) Capacity: 50 Halls: 2 } 18.00 Lt Capacity: 200 Halls: 3 } 27.00 Lt www.sesuoleliudvaras.lt Vegafe Tvirtovė prie Didžiulio Norviliškių Castle Dedeliškių km, Trakų raj. Totorių str. 3, LT-01121 Vilnius www.klimkyne.lt +370 65977411 (Higway Vilnius-Kaunas 25 km) [email protected] Tel +370 5 243 2389 Tiškevičiai Palace at Trakų Vokė www.jogosmityba.lt [email protected] Žalioji aikštė 2A, Trakų Vokė, LT–02232 Vilnius Capacity: 80 Halls: 3 } 18.00 Lt www.tvirtovepriedidziulio.lt Capacity: 500 Halls: 5 } 13.00 Lt Užutrakis Manor 5.1.25 Wineries www.seniejitrakai.lt Franki 5.3 Unique places Vilniaus str. 35, LT-01119 Vilnius Not only restaurants, but museums, 5.4 Catering companies +370 646 77208 theatres, estates and other interesting lo- Ida Basar Capacity: 300 Halls: 4 } 35.00 Lt cations often offer excellent and unique Subačiaus str. 3, LT–01302 Vilnius In Vino possibilities to organise receptions, Tel +370 5 262 8582 cocktails or banquets. Some of them are Aušros Vartų str. 7, LT–01304 Vilnius [email protected], www.idabasar.lt listed below. Tel + 370 5 212 1210, www.invino.lt Royale Catering For more options please contact any of Capacity: 105 Halls: 4 } 25.00 Lt incoming tour operators or conventions Savanorių ave. 180, LT-03154 Vilnius and congresses organizers listed in chap- Tel +370 618 08642 Notre vie [email protected] Stiklių str. 10, LT-01131 Vilnius ter Tour Planning (pg. ). www.royalcatering.lt Tel +370 61424521 www.notrevie.lt Historical buildings: Steakhouse Hazienda Capacity: 40 Halls: 1 } 10.00 Lt Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Maironio str. 13, LT-01124 Vilnius Please look on page 48. Tel +370 5 212 1389 San Marco Vilnius Town Hall [email protected] Pilies str. 6, LT–01122 Vilnius Please look on page 51. www.mabre.lt Tel + 370 609 94552 [email protected] Radvila Palace Taurakalnis Please look on page 48. Tauro str. 5-1, LT–03106 Vilnius Capacity: 28 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Tel +370 5 268 7115 Tappo D‘Oro Museums: [email protected], www.taurakalnis.lt L. Stuokos – Gucevičiaus str. 7 20 10 National Art Gallery Vičiūnai Group LT–01122 Vilnius Please look on page 48. V. Krėvės ave. 97, LT-50369 Kaunas Tel + 370 686 16866, Fax +370 5 231 2544 Vilnius Picture Gallery Tel +370 5 2111154 [email protected], www.tempolibero.lt (Chodkevičiai family Palace) [email protected] Capacity: 20 Halls: 1 } 15.00 Lt Please look on page 48. www.viciunaigroup.lt Arts and Culture

Art and culture has always been an integral part Chapter Contents of life in Vilnius. When the Grand Duke Gediminas invited merchants, artisans and Jews and Chris- tians alike to settle in Vilnius in 1323, he laid the 6.1 Museums in Vilnius...... 42 foundations for the city’s multi-ethnic diversity, spirit of tolerance and open-mindedness. Ever 6.2 Exhibition centres...... 44 since then the arts have constantly flourished 6.3 Art galleries...... 44 and the city has a proud tradition of artistic excellence. Vilnius boasts numerous museums and 6.4 Concert halls and music venues...... 46 galleries. Its theatres are world-famous, while its musicians and orchestras are also internationally 6.5 Theatres...... 47 distinguished. Not a day goes by in Vilnius without 6.6 Museums and attractions some major festival, cultural event or concert outside Vilnius...... 47 taking place.

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Funicular to Gediminas hill Museum of Applied Art 6.1 Museums in Tel +370 5 212 0017 Branch of the LAM Vilnius May 1– September 30, daily: 10.00– West Wing of the Old Arsenal 19.00 h. Arsenalo str. 3A, LT-01100 Vilnius www.muziejai.lt October 1– April 30, Tue–Sun: Tel +370 5 262 8080 This comprehensive website covers all 10.00–18.00 h. [email protected] museums in Lithuania. Information is Get up and get down by funicular (LTL): Wed–Sat: 11.00–18.00 h., Sun: available in Lithuanian, English, German adults – 3; pupils, retired people – 2. 11.00–16.00 h. and French languages. Get up or get down by funicular (LTL): Admission (LTL): adults – 6; pupils, stu- adults – 2; pupils, retired people – 1. dents – 3; guided tours – 50. National Museum of Lithuania (LNM) Arsenalo str. 1, LT–01143 Vilnius Kazys Varnelis House-Museum National Art Gallery Tel +370 5 262 7774, Fax +370 5 261 1023 Branch of the LNM Branch of the LAM 20 11 [email protected] , www.lnm.lt Didžioji str. 26, LT-01128 Vilnius Konstitucijos ave. 22, LT–08105 Vilnius This Museum is the biggest source of Tel +370 5 2791644 Tel +370 5 212 2997, Fax +370 5 212 2888 Lithuanian historical heritage in the coun- [email protected] [email protected] , www.ndg.lt try. It is the oldest museum of Lithuania, Tue–Sat: 10.00–16.00 h. Wed, Fri, Sat: 12.00–19.00 h., Thu: established in 1855. The museum has Admission (LTL): free. Prearranging by 13.00–20.00 h., Sun: 12.00–17.00 h. eight branches, six of which are located e-mail or phone is required. Admission (LTL): adults – 6; pupils, stu- in Vilnius. Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- dents, retired people – 3. sian and English languages. The Old Arsenal Art Information Centre Branch of the LNM The House of Signatories Tue, Wed, Fri: 12.00–18.00 h., Thu: 13.00–18.00 h. Arsenalo str. 3, LT-01100 Vilnius Branch of the LNM Tel +370 5 262 9426 Pilies str. 26, LT-01100 Vilnius Vytautas Kasiulis Art Museum Tel/Fax +370 5 231 4437 [email protected] Branch of the LAM [email protected] May 1 – September 30, Tue–Sat: A. Goštauto str. 1, LT-01104 Vilnius Tue–Sat: 10.00–17.00 h. 10.00–17.00 h., Sun: 10.00–15.00 h. Tel +370 5 261 6764 Admission (LTL): for all – 2. October 1 – April 30, Wed–Sun: [email protected] Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- 10.00–17.00 h. Tue – Sat: 11.00–18.00 h., Sun: sian and English languages. Admission (LTL): adults – 5; students, 12.00–17.00 h. retired people – 2; guided tours up to 5 The Bastion of Vilnius Defence Wall Admission (LTL): adults – 6; pupils, stu- visitors – 20; guided tours from 6 to 25 Bokšto str. 20/18, LT–01126 Vilnius dents – 3. visitors – 50. Tel +370 5 261 2149 Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- National Museum the Palace of the Museum is closed for reconstruction sian and English languages. Grand Dukes of Lithuania Lithuanian Art Museum (LAM) Katedros a. 3, LT–01143 Vilnius The New Arsenal Bokšto str. 5, LT-01126 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 7476, Fax +370 5 212 7470 Branch of the LNM Tel +370 5 262 8030, Fax +370 5 212 6006 [email protected] Arsenalo str. 1, LT-01100 Vilnius [email protected] , www.ldm.lt www.valdovurumai.lt Tel +370 5 2629426 As one of the largest state institutions in Tue–Fri: 11.00–18.00 h., Sat–Sun: [email protected] the country, the LAM has a remit to col- 11.00-16.00 h. May 1– September 30, Tue–Sat: lect, preserve, research and popularize Admission (LTL): adults – 10, pupils, stu- 10.00–17.00 h., Sun: 10.00–15.00 h. Lithuanian and foreign art. The museum’s dents – 5, children up to 7 – free, guided October 1 – April 30, Wed–Sun: collection consists of over 200,000 exhib- tours in Lithuanian language – 50, in 10.00–17.00 h. its. The museum has eight branches, four another language – 70. Admission (LTL): adults – 5; pupils, stu- of which are located in Vilnius. dents, retired people – 2; guided tours Church Heritage Museum up to 5 visitors – 20; guided tours from 6 Vilnius Picture Gallery Šv. Mykolo str. 9, LT–01124 Vilnius to 25 visitors – 50. (Chodkevičius Family Palace) Tel +370 5 269 7803, Fax +370 5 269 7800 Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- Branch of the LAM [email protected] sian and English languages. Didžioji str. 4, LT-01128 Vilnius www.bpmuziejus.lt Tel/Fax +370 5 212 0841 • Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.00 h. Gediminas Castle Tower [email protected] Admission (LTL): adults – 10; pupils, Branch of the LNM Wed–Sat: 11.00–18.00 h., Sun: students – 5. Arsenalo str. 5, LT-01100 Vilnius 12.00–17.00 h. Tel +370 5 2617453 Admission (LTL): adults – 6; pupils, stu- The Museum of Genocide Victims [email protected] dents – 3; guided tours – 50. (KGB) May 1 – September 30, daily: Aukų str. 2A, LT–01113 Vilnius 10.00–19.00 h. Radvila Palace Tel +370 5 249 7427, +370 5 249 6264 October 1 – April 30, Tue–Sun: Branch of the LAM Fax +370 5 249 7427 10.00–17.00 h. Vilniaus str. 22, LT-01119 Vilnius [email protected], [email protected] Admission (LTL): adults – 5; pupils, re- Tel +370 5 2620981, fax +370 5 2120841 www.genocid.lt tired people – 2; guided tours up to 20 Wed–Sat: 11.00–18.00 h., Sun: Wed–Sat: 10.00–18.00 h., Sun: visitors – 50. 12.00–17.00 h. 10.00–17.00 h. Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- Admission (LTL): adults – 6; pupils, stu- Admission (LTL): adults – 6, pupils, stu- sian and English languages. dents – 3; guided tours – 50 dents, retired people – 3, guided tours in Vilnius Tourism Manual

Lithuanian language – 20-30, in another language – 40-50, review of a documentary – 20. Guided tours can be in Lithuanian, Rus- sian and English languages. The Memorial Complex of the Tuskulėnai Peace Park Žirmūnų str. 1F, LT–09229 Vilnius Tel +370 5 275 0704 [email protected] www.genocid.lt/tuskulenai/ Mon–Thu: 9.00–16.00 h., Fri: 9.00–15.00 h. The Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum (VGJSM) Money Museum of Mon–Sun: 10.00–21.00 h. Pylimo str. 4, LT–01117 Vilnius the Bank of Lithuania 20 13 Admission (LTL): not lifting to the restau- Tel +370 5 261 6253, Fax +370 5 261 1946 Totorių str. 2/8, Vilnius rant (panoramic view) – free; lifting to the [email protected] Tel +370 5 268 0334 restaurant (panoramic view): adults – 21, www.jmuseum.lt [email protected] , www.lb.lt children, pupils – 9. Mon–Thur: 10.00–14.00 h, Sun: From 1st April to 31st October Audio guide in Lithuanian, Russian, Pol- 10.00–14.00 h. Tue-Fri: 10.00-19.00 h, Sat: 11.00- ish, English and German languages – 10. Exposition of Holocaust 18.00 h. Lithuanian Theatre, Music From 1st November to 31st March (The Green House) and Cinema Museum 20 08 Tue–Fri: 9.00-18.00 h, Sat: 10.00- Branch of the VGJSM Vilniaus str. 41, LT–01119 Vilnius 17.00 h. Pamėnkalnio str. 12, LT–01117 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 262 2406 Admission (LTL): free. Tel +370 5 262 0730, Fax +370 5 212 7083 [email protected] , www.ltmkm.lt [email protected] Campanile of St. John’s Church Tue–Fri: 11.00–18.00 h., Sat: 11.00– Mon–Thur: 9.00–17.00 h, Fri: 9.00- Šv. Ignoto str. 12, LT-01144 Vilnius 16.00 h. 16.00 h, Sun: 10.00-16.00 h. Summer: Mon-Sun 11.00-20.00 h, Admission (LTL): adults – 5; pupils, Spring, Autumn: 10.00-19.00 h. students, retired people –3; family – 10; Paneriai Memorial Museum Admission (LTL): adults – 8, pupils, stu- class – 2 for one pupil; guided tours – 40. Branch of the VGJSM dents, retired people – 5 M.K. Čiurlionis House Agrastų str. 15, LT–02243 Vilnius Savičiaus str. 11, LT–01127 Vilnius Tel +370 680 81278 The historical Antennae Park Tel +370 5 262 2451, Fax +370 5 212 64 14 Mon-Thur: 9.00–17.00 h, Sun: Sausio 13-osios str. 10, LT- 04347 Vilnius [email protected] 9.00–17.00 h. Tel. +370 5 2444 555, +370 700 30303 [email protected], www.lrtc.lt www.mkcnamai.lt Centre of Tolerance Mon-Fri: 10.00-16.00 h. Branch of the VGJSM Literary Museum of A. Pushkin Subačiaus str. 124, LT–11345 Vilnius Kairėnai Botanical Garden Naugarduko str. 10/2, LT–01141 Vilnius Botanical Garden of Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 9666, Fax +370 5 231 2358 Tel/Fax +370 5 260 0080 [email protected] University [email protected] www.vilniausmuziejai.lt Kairėnų str. 43, LT–10239 Vilnius Mon - Thur: 10.00–18.00 h, Fri: 10.00- Wed–Sun: 10.00–17.00 h. Tel/Fax +370 5 231 7933, +370 5 219 3139 16.00 h, Sun: 10.00-16.00 h. Admission (LTL): adults – 4, children, [email protected] Adomas Mickevičius Museum pupils, students – 2; guided tours: for www.botanikos-sodas.vu.lt From 1st May to 31st October Branch of Vilnius University Library adults up to 10 visitors – 40, more than Mon–Sun: 10.00–20.00 h. Bernardinų str.11, LT–01124 Vilnius 10 visitors – 40 plus entrance ticket for a Admission (LTL): adults – 7, children, Tel +370 5 279 1879, Fax +370 5 268 7104 person; for children, pupils and students – 3 for 1 visitor. students, seniors, people with disabilities [email protected], [email protected] – 4; family – 18; guided tours – 60-100. www.mb.vu.lt Railway Museum From 1st November to 30th April Tue–Fri: 10.00–17.00 h., Sat–Sun: Geležinkelio str. 16, LT-03225 Vilnius Mon–Fri: 9.00–15.00 h. 10.00–14.00 h. Tel +370 5 269 3741, Fax +370 5 269 3606 Admission (LTL): adults – 4, children, stu- Museum of Vilnius University [email protected] dents, seniors, people with disabilities – 2; Tue–Sat: 9.00–17.00 h. family – 8; guided tours – 60-100. Branch of Vilnius University Library Admission (LTL): adults – 4, pupils, stu- Guided tours and other additional servic- Šv. Jono str. 12, LT–01123 Vilnius dents, retired people – 2; guided tours – 30. es must be booked in advance by phone. Tel +370 5 268 7154, Fax +370 5 268 7104 [email protected], www.mb.vu.lt Television Tower Lithuanian Energy and st st 20 09 From 1 March to 31 October Sausio 13-osios str. 10, LT–04347 Vilnius Technology Museum 2011, 2012 Mon–Sat: 9.00–18.00 h. Tel +370 5 252 5333, Fax +370 5 252 5338 Rinktinės str. 2, LT–09312 Vilnius From 1st November to 28th February [email protected] Tel +370 5 278 2085, Fax +370 5 278 2509 Mon–Sat: 10.00–17.00 h. www.tvbokstas.lt [email protected] , www.emuziejus.lt 44 Arts and Culture www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Tue–Sat: 10.00–17.00 h. Thu: www.ambergallery.lt activities, protects authorship, and sup- 10.00–19.00 h. Mon–Sun: 10:00–19:00 h. ports legal, social and moral interests Admission (LTL): adults – 10, pupils, stu- Admission (LTL): free. of its members. LAA initiates various dents, retired people – 5, guided tours art projects independently, as well as in in Lithuanian language – 40, in foreign Planetarium cooperation with other artistic organiza- language – 60, educator service – 40. Konstitucijos ave. 12A, LT–09308 Vilnius tions and public institutions. Prearranging is required. Tel +370 5 272 4148, Fax +370 5 272 4177 [email protected] Gallery “Arka” Marija and Jurgis Šlapeliai House www.planetarium.lt Aušros Vartų str. 7, LT–01129 Vilnius Museum Mon–Fri: 10.00–16.00 h. Tel/Fax +370 5 212 1319 Pilies str. 40, LT–01123 Vilnius Admission (LTL): adults – 10, pupils, [email protected], www.arkagalerija.lt Tel/Fax +370 5 261 0771 students, children from 7 to 14 years – 6, Tue–Fri: 12.00–19.00 h., Sat: 12.00– [email protected] children up to 7 – 5, for groups from 7 16.00 h. www.vilniausmuziejai.lt persons – 12/1 person. Wed–Sun: 11.00–16.00 h. Gallery “Kairė – dešinė” Admission (LTL): free. Toy Museum Vilnius Graphic Art Centre For guided tours prearranging is re- Barboros Radvilaitės str. 7, LT-01124 Latako str. 3, LT–01125 Vilnius quired. Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 261 1995 Tel +370 686 52221 [email protected], www.graphic.lt V. Krėvė-Mickevičius [email protected] Tue–Fri: 11.00–18.00 h., Sat: 11.00– Memorial Museum 20 10 www.zaislumuziejus.lt 15.00 h. Tauro str. 10-1, LT–01114 Vilnius Wed–Fri: 15.00–20.00 h. Sat–Sun Tel +370 5 262 0148 11.00–16.00 h. Gallery “Šv. Jono gatvės” [email protected] Admission (LTL): adults – 12, pupils, chil- Šv. Jono str. 11, LT–01123 Vilnius www.vilniausmuziejai.lt/kreve/kreve.htm dren up to 2 years – free, children from 2 Tel +370 5 212 4154 Tue–Sat: 10.00–17.00 h. to 5 – 8, from 5 – 10. [email protected] Admission (LTL): free. Tue–Fri: 12.00–19.00 h., Sat: 12.00– For guided tours prearranging is re- 16.00 h. quired. 6.2 Exhibition centres Artists’ Association gallery Venclova’s House-Museum Lithuanian exhibition and conven- Vokiečių str. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius Pamėnkalnio str. 34, LT–01114 Vilnius tion centre “Litexpo” Tel +370 5 261 9516 Tel +370 5 262 8525 Laisvės ave. 5, LT-04215 Vilnius also at [email protected] Tel +370 5 245 1800, Fax +370 5 245 4511 Pamėnkalnio str. 1/13, LT-01116 Vilnius www.vilniausmuziejai.lt/venclova/en/ [email protected], www.litexpo.lt Tel/Fax +370 5 262 4552 index.htm [email protected], www.galerija-lds.lt Mon–Fri: 10.00–17.00 h. Šiuolaikinio meno centras Mon–Fri: 10.00–19.00 h., Sat: 20 09 Admission (LTL): free. Contemporary Art Centre 2012 11.00–17.00 h. For guided tours prearranging is re- Vokiečių str. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius quired. Tel +370 5 262 9891, Fax +370 5 262 3954 6.3.2 Galleries of Vilnius [email protected] , www.cac.lt Academy of Arts Beatričė Grincevičiūtė Memorial Tue–Sun: 12.00–20.00 h. Apartment-Museum Admission (LTL): adults – 8, pupils, stu- The gallery “Akademija” Vienuolio str. 12-1, LT–01104 Vilnius dents, retired people – 4. Pilies str. 44/2, LT–01123 Vilnius Tel +370 5 261 7422 Tel +370 5 261 2094 [email protected] [email protected] www.vilniausmuziejai.lt/beatrice/ 6.3 Art galleries www.vda.lt beatrice_en.htm Mon–Sat: 12.00–18.00 h. Mon–Fri: 10.00–17.00 h. A constantly updated list of Vilnius gal- Admission (LTL): free. leries can be found at www.culture.lt/ Jewellery Gallery “ARgenTum” For guided tours prearranging is re- galleries. Latako str. 2, LT–01125 Vilnius quired. Works of many prominent Lithuanian Tel +370 5 212 2930 artists are shown at a virtual gallery at [email protected] V. Mykolaitis-Putinas Memorial www.lithuanianart.org www.vda.lt, www.3dm.lt/argentum/ Flat-Museum Mon–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- Tauro str. 10-3, LT–01114 Vilnius 6.3.1 Galleries of Lithuanian 17.00 h. Tel +370 5 262 4480 [email protected] Artists’ Association (LAA) Textile Gallery-Studio “Artifex” Vokiečių str. 4/2, LT–01130 Vilnius www.vilnaiusmuziejai.lt Gaono str. 1, LT–01013 Vilnius Fax +370 5 262 1986 Tue-Sat: 10.00-17.00 h. Tel +370 680 53221 Admission (LTL): free. [email protected], www.ldsajunga.lt, [email protected], www.artextile.lt For guided tours prearranging is re- www.artistsassociation.lt Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- quired. Lithuanian Artists’ Association (LAA) 17.00 h. was founded in 1935. LAA is a member of the International Arts Association (IAA) A. ir A. Tamošaičiai Gallery Amber Museum-Gallery 20 08 Šv. Mykolo str. 8, LT–01124 Vilnius funded by UNESCO ant the European ”Židinys” Tel/Fax +370 5 262 3092 Council of Artists (ECA). Dominikonų str. 15, LT–01131 Vilnius [email protected] LAA stimulates and promotes artistic Tel +370 5 212 3233 Vilnius Tourism Manual [email protected] Russian Art Gallery Gallery-studio R&A Wed–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- Išganytojo str. 2/4, LT–01125 Vilnius Pranciškonų str. 8, LT–01133 Vilnius 16.00 Tel +370 5 212 3236 Tel +370 601 38084 [email protected], www.rkc.lt/gallery info@ galerijara.lt 6.3.3 Galleries and exhibition Mon–Fri: 11.00–16.00 h. www.galerijara.lt halls Tue-Fri: 13.00-18.00 h. Sat: 13.00- Savickas Picture Gallery 16.00 h. Gallery “Znad Willi” Basanavičiaus str. 11, LT–03108 Vilnius Išganytojo str. 2/4, LT–01123 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 250 5808 Terra recognita 20 13 Tel +370 5 212 3020 [email protected] Stiklių str. 7, LT–01131 Vilnius [email protected] www.savickogalerija.lt Tel +370 5 231 3907 www.znadwilliiwilno.lt Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- galerija@ terrarecognita.lt Mon–Sat: 11.00–18.00 h, Sun: 16.00 h. www.terrarecognita.lt Mon-Sun: 11.00-21.00 h. 11.00-16.00 h. S. Juškus Gallery Gallery “Lietuvos aidas” B. Radvilaitės str. 6B, LT–01124 Vilnius 6.3.4 Galleries and workshops Tel +370 5 212 6611 Trakų str. 13, LT–01134 Vilnius of fine crafts and arts Tel +370 5 212 4727 [email protected] [email protected], www.lagalerija.lt www.juskusgallery.lt Fine crafts association of Vilnius Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: Mon-Sat: 11.00-19.00 h. Stiklių str. 4, LT-01131 Vilnius 12.00-16.00 h. Užupis Art Incubator/Gallery Tel +370 684 13902 „Galera” [email protected], www.vdaa.lt Gallery “Vartai” Fine crafts association of Vilnius associ- Užupio str. 2, LT–01200 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 39, LT–01119 Vilnius ates 17 members. The main objectives Tel +370 616 54957 Tel +370 5 212 2949 of association are to consolidate the [email protected] [email protected] participants of the programme of Fine www.umi.lt www.galerijavartai.lt crafts ethnographical trades and fairs Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.00 h. Sat: Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- for collective activity, to develop and 12.00–18.00 h. 16.00 h. present the programme of crafts to the Gallery “Užupio galerija” Jeruzalės Art Center of Vilnius/ society, to concentrate the members on Užupio str. 3-1, LT–01200 Vilnius Jeruzalės Sculpture Garden collective activity when participating in Tel +370 5 231 2318 Lobio str. 13, LT–08413 Vilnius city festivals and fairs, to organize train- [email protected] www.skulpturusodas.lt ing and perfection of craftsmen, semi- www.uzupiogalerija.lt nars, exhibitions and events, to develop Mon–Fri: 11.00–19.00 h, Sat: 11.00- Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center- regional and international cooperation 17.00 h. Gallery with workshops of craftsmen, galleries, Gynėjų str. 14, LT–01109 Vilnius museums, tourism agencies and other Old Town Art Gallery Tel +370 698 26752 organizations. “Menų kiemas” [email protected], www.mekas.lt B. Radvilaitės str. 7/2, LT–01124 Vilnius Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h. Sat: 12.00– Open Ceramics Studio-Gallery Tel +370 5 262 0268 16.00 h. “Amatų gildija” 20 10 [email protected] Pranciškonų str. 6, LT–01133 Vilnius www.menukiemas.com UNESCO Exhibition Hall Tel +370 5 212 0520 Wed–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- Šv. Jono str. 11, LT–01123 Vilnius [email protected] 16.00 h. Tel +370 5 210 7340, Fax +370 5 210 7343 www.amatugildija.lt [email protected], www.unesco.lt Tue–Sat: 11.00–19.00 h. Old Town Art Gallery/Studio Totorių str. 22-4, LT–01121 Vilnius Vilniaus Rotušė Textile Gallery “Aukso avis” Tel +370 686 06383 Vilnius Town Hall Pilies str. 38, LT–01127 Vilnius [email protected] Didžioji str. 31, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel +370 5 261 0421, +370 612 20560 www.totgallery.lt Tel +370 5 261 8007, Fax +370 5 261 0617 [email protected], www.auksoavis.lt Mon–Sun: 11.00–18.00 h. [email protected] Mon–Fri: 12.00–19.00 h, Sat: 12.00- www.vilniausrotuse.lt 17.00 h. Pylimo Gallery Pylimo str. 30, LT–01135 Vilnius Design Innovations Centre of Vil- Studio-gallery “D’Arijaus Tel +370 5 261 3524 nius Academy of Arts/ papuošalai” [email protected] Exposition Hall “Titanikas” (Jewelry Studio–Gallery) www.pylimogalerija.lt Maironio str. 3, LT–01124 Vilnius Dominikonu str. 7/20, LT–01131 Vilnius Tue–Fri: 12.00–17.00 h, Sat: 12.00- Tel +370 5 210 0136, Fax +370 212 6869 Tel +370 5 212 3143 16.00 h. [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] www.vda.lt www.darijaus.com Rotunda Gallery Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: A. Rotundo str. 3, LT–01135 Vilnius Gallery “Šofar” 11.00-17.00 h. Tel +370 686 95939 Mėsinių str. 3A/5, LT–01133 Vilnius [email protected], www. rotunda.lt Tel +370 5 261 6422 Studio-gallery “Delmonas” Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.00 h, Sat: 10.00- [email protected] (Needlework studio-gallery) 16.00 h. www.jewishcenter.lt Basanavičiaus str. 16/5, LT–03224 Vilnius 46 Arts and Culture www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Tel +370 5 279 1282 [email protected] Tue–Fri: 11.00–17.00 h. Black Ceramics Centre “Molio laumė” Naugarduko str. 20, LT–03225 Vilnius Tel +370 699 42456 [email protected], www.ceramics.w3.lt Mon-Fri: 12.00–17.00 h, Sat: 12.00- 14.00 h. Užupis Museum-Gallery of Blacksmith‘s Craft Užupio str. 26, LT–01203 Vilnius Tel +370 5 215 3757, +370 616 70981 [email protected] www.vilniauskalviai.lt Tue: 10.00-19.00 h, Wed: 10.00–13.00 h, Thu-Fri: 10.00-19.00 h, Sat: 10.00- 17.00 h. Mon-Tue: 17.00-20.00 h, Wed–Thu: [email protected] 17.00-19.00 h, Fri: 16.00–20.00 h. www.lietuvostautodaile.lt Vilnius Potters Workshop Užupio str. 9/2, LT–01202 Vilnius Club “Menas sau” Gallery of the Lithuanian Folk Tel +370 659 99040 Basanavičiaus str. 16/5, LT–03224 Vilnius Artists’ Society [email protected], www.pottery.lt Tel +370 686 59736 Stiklių str. 16, LT–01131 Vilnius Tue-Fri: 11.00-19.00 h, Sat: 11.00-17.00 [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 0564 , Fax +370 5 260 9619 h, Sun: 11.00-16.00 h. www.menassau.lt Community of Folks Artists of Vil- Gallery “Vitražo manufaktūra” Gallery-studio “Gražioji skiautė” nius Branch-Artistic Creators (Stained glass studio-gallery) Tel +370 687 35756 www.vilniaustautodaile.lt Stiklių str. 6-8, LT–01131 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 1202 www.grazioji-skiaute.lt Gallery “Verpstė” Žydų str. 2, LT–01131 Vilnius [email protected] Crafts and art centre “Sirena” www.stainedglass.lt Tel +370 5 262 58 87 Mėsinių str. 9, LT–01133 Vilnius Tue–Fri: 10.00–18.00 h, Sat: 10.00- Tue–Fri: 11.00-19.00 h, Sat: 11.00-15.00 h. Tel +370 521 26601 16.00 h. Gallery of the Goldsmith Guild [email protected], www.sirena.lt “Meno niša” Mon–Fri: 10.00–19.00 h, Sat: 10.00- 6.3.6 Photography galleries J. Basanavičiaus str. 1/13, LT–01118 Vilnius 16.00 h. Tel +370 5 231 3811 Creative workshop “Indigo Textile” Gallery of Photography [email protected], www.menonisa.lt Kauno str. 39, LT-03203 Vilnius “Prospektas” In winter Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: Tel +370 686 44073 Gedimino ave. 43, LT–01109 Vilnius 12.00-16.00 h. [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 8338, Fax +370 5 260 0030 In summer Tue–Fri: 12.00–19.00 h. www.indigotextile.lt [email protected] www.photography.lt Jūratė’s Manufactory “Ramių bičių” art studio Tue–Fri: 12.00–18.00 h, Sat: 12.00- (Drapery-gallery) Žemaitijos str. 11, LT–01134 Vilnius 16.00 h. Didžioji str. 20/1, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel +370 605 93113 Tel/Fax +370 5 231 4005 [email protected], www.menustudija.lt Vilnius’ Photography Gallery [email protected], www.jurate.eu Didžioji str. 19, LT–01131 Vilnius Mon–Sun: 10.00–19.00 h. Old Crafts Workshop Tel +370 5 261 1702 Savičiaus str. 10, LT-01127 Vilnius www.culture.lt Baltic Amber Art Centre Tel +370 615 54967 Šv. Mykolo str. 12, LT–01124 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 0499, Fax +370 5 262 3092 Tue-Sun: 11.00-19.00 h. [email protected] 6.4 Concert halls www.ambergallery.lt Art studio “Artoteka” October-April Mon–Sat: 9.00–18.00 h. A.Strazdelio str. 1, LT–02102 Vilnius and music venues April-October Mon–Sun: 9.00–18.00 h. Tel +370 638 03609 Vilnius Congress Concert Hall [email protected], www.artoteka.lt Vilniaus str. 6, LT–01102 Vilnius Workshop of Folk Artists Tel +370 5 262 9542, Fax 212 0966 (Paper cutting, knitting and carving 6.3.5 Folk art galleries www.lvso.lt studio-gallery) Basanavičiaus str. 29, LT–03109 Vilnius Lithuanian Folk Artists’ Society Lithuanian National Philharmonic Tel +370 686 10804 / Lithuanian folk art creators’ Aušros Vartų str. 5, LT–01304 Vilnius [email protected] association Tel +370 5 266 5210, Fax +370 5 266 5266 www.klaidaspapercuts.lt Stiklių str. 16, LT–01131 Vilnius [email protected], www.filharmonija.lt Vilnius Tourism Manual

Vilniaus Rotušė Theatre “Domino” The open air territory is open 24 hours a Vilnius Town Hall Savanorių ave. 7, LT-03116 Vilnius day and admission is free. The museum is Didžioji str. 31, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel +370 5 210 7591, Fax +370 5 210 7592 open from Monday to Friday from 9a.m. Tel +370 5 261 8007, Fax +370 5 261 0617 [email protected] to 6p.m. [email protected] www.dominoteatras.lt www.vilniausrotuse.lt Keistuolių theatre 6.6.2 Europos parkas St. Catherine’s Church Odd Men Theatre Open Air Museum of the Centre of Vilniaus str. 30, LT-01119 Vilnius Laisvės ave. 60, LT–05120 Vilnius Europe Tel +370 5 262 0421 Tel +370 5 246 0514 Joneikiškių k., Vilnius raj. (19 km north [email protected], www.kultura.lt Fax +370 5 278 4836 from Vilnius, driving Verkiai road) [email protected] Tel +370 5 237 7070, Fax +370 5 237 7077 The Teachers’ House www.keistuoliai.lt [email protected] Vilniaus str. 39, LT-01119 Vilnius www.europosparkas.lt Tel +370 5 212 2603 Troupe „Teatriukas” The park was established in 1991 with [email protected], www.kultura.lt Aukštaičių str. 7, LT–11341 Vilnius Tel +370 686 04303 the aim of embellishing the geographical Siemens Arena [email protected], www.teatriukas.lt centre of Europe with works of art. The Ozo str. 14, LT–08200 Vilnius park covers an area of 55 hectares and Menų spaustuvė Tel +370 5 247 7576, Fax +370 5 247 7578 contains more than 100 sculptures by art- Arts Printing House [email protected] ists from more than 70 countries. Among Šiltadaržio str. 6, LT-01124 Vilnius www.siemens-arena.com them are works by famous contemporary Tel/Fax +370 5 204 0832 artists such as S. LeWitt, M. Abakanowicz Pramogų arena [email protected] and D. Oppenheim. Each year new sculp- Ąžuolyno str. 9, LT–07171 Vilnius www.menuspaustuve.lt tures are installed in the park by artists Tel +370 5 242 4444, Fax +370 5 242 4400 Theatre Studio “Meno Fortas” from a range of backgrounds. The park is [email protected] Bernardinų str. 8/8, LT–01124 Vilnius an immensely popular place for a cultural www.pramoguarena.lt Tel +370 5 231 2110 pilgrimage and attracts over 60,000 visi- Ūkio Banko Theatre Arena [email protected] tors a year. Olimpiečių str. 3, LT–09200 Vilnius www.menofortas.lt Tel +370 683 77357 Anželika Cholina Dance Theatre 6.6.3 Trakai [email protected] I.Šimulionio 4-103, LT–04331 Vilnius Trakai is a small town in southeast Lithu- www.teatroarena.lt Tel +370 676 81004 ania which is situated 27km from Vilnius. [email protected], www.ach.lt It is built on a narrow peninsula dividing 6.5 Theatres OKT/Vilnius City Theatre lakes Galvė, Lake Totoriškiai and Luka. (Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre) These lakes form part of an intercon- Lithuanian National Drama Theatre Ašmenos str. 8, LT–01135 Vilnius nected group which consists of at least Gedimino ave. 4, LT–01103 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 2099, Fax +370 5 261 1877 30 large and small lakes. Trakai itself is Tel +370 5 262 1593, Fax +370 5 262 0051 [email protected], www.okt.lt a genuinely archaic town on water. It’s [email protected], www.teatras.lt also a beautiful place for leisure and Gytis Ivanauskas Theatre relaxation. During the 13th century Trakai Lithuanian National Opera and Šiltadaržio str. 6, LT–01124 Vilnius and its neighbouring environs was the [email protected], www.giteatras.lt Ballet Theatre administrative centre of the country. A.Vienuolio str. 1, LT–01104 Vilnius According to the chronicles, Lithuanian Tel +370 5 262 0727, Fax +370 5 262 3503 6.6 Museums and Grand Duke Gediminas decided to build [email protected], www.opera.lt a castle there after a successful hunt. The State Small Theatre of Vilnius attractions outside The capital was moved from Kernavė to Gedimino ave. 22, LT–01103 Vilnius Trakai. The town was first mentioned in a Tel/Fax +370 5 261 3195 Vilnius German text in 1377. Settlements quickly [email protected], www.vmt.lt began to develop around the newly built 6.6.1 Geographical Centre of castle and by the time Vytautas the Great The State Youth Theatre of Lithuania became the ruler of the Grand Duchy of Arklių str. 5, LT–01129 Vilnius Europe Lithuania, Trakai was established as the Tel +370 5 261 6012, Fax +370 5 262 5558 Tourist Information Centre and country’s political and administrative [email protected] Museum centre and soon after that it gained its www.jaunimoteatras.lt town rights. Girijos k., Vilniaus raj. Vilnius Puppet theatre “Lėlė” Tel +370 5 200 1646 Trakai Tourist Information Centre (Lėlė means puppet in Lithuanian.) In 1989 the National Geographic Institute Vytauto str. 69, LT–21001 Trakai Arklių str. 5, LT–01129 Vilnius of France pinpointed the centre of Eu- Tel/ Fax +370 528 51934 Tel +370 5 261 4017 rope to a spot 26km away from Vilnius, in [email protected], www.trakai-visit.lt [email protected], www.teatraslele.lt the direction of Molėtai, near the village of Purnuškės. Touch the memorial spot Trakai Castle Russian Drama Theatre in the centre of the continent and then History museum in the island castle J. Basanavičiaus str. 13, LT–03108 Vilnius visit the Tourism Information Centre to Kęstučio str. 4, LT–21004 Trakai, Tel +370 5 262 7133 get a personal certificate verifying that Tel +370 528 55297, Fax +370 528 55288 [email protected], www.rusdrama.lt you have been to the Centre of Europe! [email protected] 48 Arts and Culture www.vilnius-tourism.lt

www.trakaimuziejus.lt early as 9000B.C when it is believed the 6.6.7 Rumšiškės Trakai Castle was built in the 14th cen- settlers came to the river Nėris from what tury and is the only castle island in all of is now Kaunas in the southwest. Hunt- The village of Rumšiškės is situated 13km Eastern Europe. The castle contains a ers, gatherers and fisherman gathered east of Kaunas on the right side of the historically-themed museum and regu- in temporary encampments along the river Nemunas. The fortress mounds larly hosts concerts and theatre festivals. river. The museum shows the history of and barrow graves indicate that the site Trakai is also of special interest because Kernavė from prehistoric times through was inhabited in ancient times. Numer- 30 Karaim families live there. The families to the 18th century. There is a chronologi- ous bronze artefacts dating from the th th represent a Turkish ethnic group whose cal display of historic artefacts from the 13 – 16 century were discovered in the ancestors were invited to Lithuania by Stone Age, the Iron Age and the early barrow graves during excavations carried Vytautas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania Middle Ages, as well as a map of the ar- out between 1953 and 1963. in the 14th century. The Karaims guarded chaeological reservation and photos of The Open Air Museum of Lithuania the castle of the Grand Duke and were archaeological digs, among many other L. Lekavičiaus str. 2, Rumšiškės also the personal bodyguards of Vytautas interesting items. Every year on July 6 Administration: himself. Their small community has pre- (the anniversary of the coronation of J. Aisčio str. 2, Rumšiškės (18 km east served their religion, culture and customs King Mindaugas) the Kernavė Cultural of Kaunas between the Kaunas-Vilnius right up to the present day. Reserve hosts an international festival motorway) of archaeology. The Church of the Visitation of the Tel +370 346 47392 Virgin Mary [email protected], www.llbm.lt Sodų str. 8, LT–21106 Trakai 6.6.5 Sudervė This delightful museum is an authentic This parish church was built in 1409 under Stone sculpture park “Vilnoja” ensemble of traditional rustic houses and the rule of Vytautas the Great. The main M. Zdziechovskio str. 27, Sudervė, farmsteads from all around the country altar of the church contains an image Vilniaus raj. and gives visitors a real insight into how of the Virgin Mary and is said to have Tel +370 687 34244 people used to live and work. The build- been a place of miracles. There has been [email protected], www.stoneart.lt ings represent the characteristic features a festival dedicated to the Virgin Mary The Stone Sculpture Park in the grounds ever since 1603 which is attended by of rural dwelling places throughout the of the hotel Vilnoja was established in ages, while the museum contains a stag- huge crowds of people who come from 2001 when eight famous Lithuanian sculp- all around the country. gering 80,000 items which include all tors joined together and created the first manner of old tools and utensils as well strikingly original works. Lithuania has an Karaims’ Settlement as staple features like beehives, wells, outstanding tradition of sculpture which Karaims’ Ethnographical exhibition furniture, outhouses and flower gardens. Karaimų str. 22, Trakai is amply demonstrated by these humor- This is a must-see for anyone with an Tel +370 528 55286 ous, mysterious and thought-provoking interest in Lithuanian culture and history. One of the most famous sights in Trakai pieces of art. International stone sculp- is Karaimų st. because its old buildings ture symposiums take place in the park 6.6.8 Molėtai bear witness to the extraordinary his- every summer, while a photo gallery of tory of the aforementioned Karaims. the sculptures is available on the park’s Ethno-cosmological Museum The Karaims built their houses with three website. Kulionių k., Molėtų raj. windows facing the street, each one of Tel/Fax +370 383 45444 which served a specific purpose: one was 6.6.6 Druskininkai [email protected] for Duke Vytautas, one was for God and Grūtas Park With its collection of old meteorological one was for the Karaim himself. Grūto k., Druskininkai instruments, calendars and astronomy- Tel/Fax +370 313 55511 related art, this charming little museum 6.6.4 Kernavė –UNESCO [email protected], www.grutoparkas. will be of interest to anyone with an World Heritage Site lt interest in cosmology. The collection Statues of Lenin, Stalin and Dzerzhin- State Cultural Reserve of Kernavė of visual exhibits relating to astronomy sky once stood proudly in town hall in Lithuanian folklore, mythology and Archaeological and historical squares, parks and in front of train sta- handicrafts is both unique and insightful. Museum tions throughout Lithuania. Now these Kerniaus str. 4a, Kernavė, Širvintų raj. tired old sculptures have a new home in The Molėtai Astronomical Observatory Tel +370 382 47385, Fax +370 382 47391 Grūtas Park, along with numerous Soviet is nearby. [email protected] soldiers, kolkhozniks and other members www.kernave.org of the proletariat. Their picturesque forest home is near the Lithuanian spa resort of 6.7 Cultural events Kernavė – UNESCO World Druskininkai and is surely the most impres- Heritage Sight sive ensemble of Soviet sculpture in the in Vilnius Kernavė, which is situated close to Vil- world. It’s a fascinating experience and nius, was the first capital of Lithuania. The valuable historic record of how the Soviet For a complete list of cultural events please first settlement in the area appeared as authorities used sculpture as propaganda. go to page 16 and www.vilnius-events.lt Entertainment and things to do

There is an incredible range of things to do in Vil- Chapter Contents nius. Numerous shops are conveniently located in the city centre where you can find everything from charming arts and crafts to original clothes by local 7.1 Shopping...... 50 fashion designers. You can find the main shopping streets by consulting the map at the end of this 7.2 Nightlife...... 52 brochure. Large shopping malls and leisure centres 7.3 Cinemas...... 52 are usually open from early morning to late at night. Vilnius’ nightlife is a pulsating experience with a 7.4 Active Leisure...... 53 range of fun and trendy clubs and bars catering for all tastes. In Vilnius, the night ends only when 7.5 Parks...... 54 you want it to. Many event organisers offer a broad 7.6. SPA...... 54 range of entertainment options from kayaking in the city centre to taking a jet flight. Just don’t forget 7.7. Hot Air Baloon flihts...... 54 about the simple pleasures, such as taking a walk in one of the city’s beautiful parks, or sitting on one 7.8. Entertainment for Children...... 54 of its beaches, or even gazing up at the heavens in the planetarium or observatory. 50 Entertainment and things to do www.vilnius-tourism.lt

7.1 Shopping chases, Global Blue Tax Refund cheques, Tel +370 5 262 6476 receipts and passport to customs officials [email protected], www.antiques.lt 7.1.1 Reclaiming VAT (PVM) at the border crossing and get your In Lithuania, Value Added Tax is 21% and is Global Blue Tax Refund cheque stamped. Totorių gatvės antikvariatas included in the sales price. Non-European You can cash your stamped Global Blue Totorių str. 24 Union residents may reclaim VAT when Tax Refund cheques at one of our 700 Tel. +370 5 261 4513 leaving the European Union (EU). Cash Refund Offices worldwide, or send Global Blue Tax Refund cheque must the stamped cheques along with the 7.1.4 Jewellery be validated in customs office not later receipts to “Global Blue Lietuva” for a Devyni du penki (925) than till the end of the 3rd month after crediting to a credit card or bank cheque Žydų str. 2 / Stiklių str. 12, LT–01131 Vilnius the month of purchase. After customs sent to a chosen address. Tel/Fax +370 5 212 2312 validation there is no expiration date for For more information please visit [email protected], www.925.lt Global Blue Tax Refund cheque. www.globalblue.com Dorė How to reclaim VAT UAB “Global Blue Lietuva” Maironio str. 9, LT–01124 Vilnius In stores Pylimo str. 41/1, LT-01136 Vilnius Tel +370 5 260 8329 Shop where you see the Global Blue Tel. +370 5 264 4100 [email protected], www.dore.lt TAX FREE sign. If you spend in excess of El. [email protected] 200 LTL (58 euros) in one store in one Eglės studija cheque, always ask for your Global Blue 7.1.2 Shopping streets Pilies str. 6/2-21, LT–01123 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 6642 Tax Refund cheque. Looking for something special to buy as [email protected], www.eglestudija.lt Leaving the EU from Vilnius a souvenir or a present? Then best head International Airport towards the Old Town and city centre Yurga Get your Global Blue Tax Refund cheques on foot. Be sure to go to Gedimino, Trakų str. 16, LT–01132 Vilnius export validated (stamped) before Pilies, Didžioji, Aušros, vartų, Vokiečių Tel +370 5 212 2856 check-in. Cash your Global Blue Tax Re- and Vilniaus streets. The Old Town and [email protected], www.yurga.lt fund cheques at the Cash Refund Offices Gedimino Prospektas are retail wonder- Jūratės akmenėliai at the duty free shops (1&14 gates) depar- lands and have all the best-known brands Pylimo str. 22D, LT–01118 Vilnius ture hall or “Medicinos bankas” at arriv- as well as antiques, art, handicrafts and Tel/Fax +370 5 262 0279 als hall in Vilnius International Airport. books. Pilies and Didžioji streets have excellent shops and street markets spe- [email protected] Leaving the EU by car or by bus cialising in local arts, crafts and souvenirs. www.juratesakmeneliai.lt If you are travelling home by car or bus, you have to obtain a customs stamp from 7.1.3 Antique 7.1.5 Amber and linen shops the last country you are visiting in the EU. Amber Sculpture Museum - Shop Show your purchases, Global Blue Tax Amžinos vertybės Aušros Vartų str. 9, LT–01129 Vilnius Refund cheques, receipts and passport Lukšio str. 32, LT–01135 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 1988 to customs officials at the border cross- Tel +370 5 231 2375, Fax +370 5 231 2475 [email protected], www.ambergift.lt ing and get your Global Blue Tax Refund [email protected] cheques stamped. If Lithuania is the last www.amzinosvertybes.lt Amber gallery - museum country of departure from EU then look Dominikonų gatvės antikvariatas Šv. Mykolo str. 8 and Šv. Mykolo str. 12 for a “Medicinos Bankas” office at the (Dominikonų Antiques) LT–01124 Vilnius border post for the cash refund. Dominikonų str. 3-2, LT–01131 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 262 3092 Cash Refund Offices at the border Tel +370 5 261 1738 [email protected] www.ambergallery.lt to Russia [email protected] Kybartai border post, Kaunas–Kalinin- Latako gatvės antikvariatas Beata Amber grad road Latako str. 3, LT–01125 Vilnius Gallery - Shop, Stiklių str. 9, LT–01131 Panemunė border post, Šiauliai–Kalinin- Tel +370 5 212 1404 Vilnius grad road Parduotuvė-antikvariatas Design Studio Cash Refund Offices at the border Didžioji str. 38 Antakalnio str. 60, LT-10302 Vilnius to Belarus Tel. +370 656 18891 Tel +370 5 234 4685, Fax +370 5 234 4667 Lavoriškės border post, Vilnius-Polock [email protected] road Sancta www.beataamber.lt Medininkai border post, Vilnius–Minsk Aušros Vartų str. 15 road Tel. +370 5 261 9113 Gintraka Šalčininkai border post, Vilnius–Lida road www.icon.lt Aušros Vartų str. 13, LT–01129 Vilnius Raigardas border post, Vilnius–Grodno Tel +370 687 81817 road Senasis Kuparas Also at: Dominikonų str. 14, LT–01131 Vilnius Aušros Vartų str. 4, Pilies str. 23, Pilies Leaving the EU by train Tel +370 5 262 1024, Fax +370 5 262 4071 str. 32 If you are travelling home by trains, you [email protected], www.kuparas.lt [email protected], www.ambershop.lt have to obtain the necessary customs stamp on the train. Please ask the guard Vilniaus antikvaro centras Linen - Amber Studio or ticket inspector where you can find (Vilnius Antiques Centre) Stiklių str. 3, LT–01128 Vilnius customs personnel. Then show your pur- Dominikonų str. 16, LT–01131 Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 4986 Vilnius Tourism Manual

Also at: Tel +370 5 212 0084 MintVinetu Stiklių str. 7, Didžioji str. 5, Didžioji str. 10, [email protected], www.zoraza.com (Bookshop of used books) Didžioji str. 11, Pilies str. 38, Pilies str. 7 Giedrius Šarkauskas boutique Šv. Ignoto str. 16/10, LT-01144 Vilnius [email protected], www.lgstudija.lt Tel +370 618 20347 „Lino kopos” (Dunes of linen) [email protected] Salon „Linas Nordic” Krokuvos str. 6, LT-09314 Vilnius www.mintvinetu.com L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus str. 13, LT–01122 Tel/Fax +370 5 275 1200 Vilnius [email protected], www.linokopos.lt Tel +370 5 261 8154, www.linasnordic.lt 7.1.8 Markets Gariūnų turgavietė Lino namai 7.1.7 Book shops All kinds of ware Vilniaus str. 12, LT–01402 Vilnius Akademinė knyga Gariūnų str. 68, LT–02300 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 212 1921 Universiteto str. 4, LT–01122 Vilnius Tel +370 5 264 2809 Tel +370 5 266 1680, Fax +370 5 266 1681 Also at www.gariunai.lt Universiteto str. 10, LT–01122 Vilnius [email protected] Tel/Fax+370 5 212 1213 www.humanitas.lt Halės turgavietė Also at Kalbos Fresh, home-grown food, all kinds Pilies str. 38, LT–01123 Vilnius Trakų str. 5a, LT-01132 Vilnius of ware Tel/Fax +370 5 212 2322 Tel/Fax +370 5 261 0416 Pylimo str. 58/1, LT–01136 Vilnius [email protected], www.siulas.lt [email protected], www.humanitas.lt Online shop: www.linenfashion.com Kalvarijų turgavietė Fresh, home-grown food, all kinds Lininis ir medinis Humanitas Dominikonų str. 5, LT–01131 Vilnius of ware Pilies str. 6, LT–01123 Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 1153, Fax +370 5 261 0416 Kalvarijų str. 61, LT–09317 Vilnius Tel +370 605 56134 www.lininisirmedinis.lt [email protected], www.humanitas.lt Tymo kvartalas (Tymas quarter) Lino stilius Draugystė Handicrafts, folkcrafts, paintings Pilies str. 6/2-6, LT–01123 Vilnius Gedimino ave. 2, LT–01103 Vilnius Ecological market on Thursdays Tel +370 609 99051 Tel +370 5 268 5081 On the corner of Maironio str. and [email protected], www.linostilius.lt [email protected] Aukštaičių str. www.vaga.lt Flowers market 7.1.6 Fashion houses Knygų namai 24 hours opened market Alex Pogrebnojus & Vida Gedimino ave. 50, LT–01110 Vilnius J. Basanavičiaus str. 42 Simanavičiūtė (A&V) Tel +370 5 249 8393 Tel +370 687 52802 [email protected], www.vaga.lt 7.1.9 Shopping and [email protected] Versmė entertainment centres www.aandv.lt Didžioji str. 27, LT–01128 Vilnius Akropolis Tel +370 5 262 6410 Audronės Fashion Salon/Boutique Ozo str. 25, LT–07150 Vilnius [email protected], www.vaga.lt “Audronė” Tel 1820, www.akropolis.lt Vilniaus str. 23, LT–01119 Vilnius Pilies knygynas BIG Tel +370 699 59441 Pilies str. 22, LT–01123 Vilnius Ukmergės str. 369, LT–06143 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 262 6410 Tel/Fax +370 5 240 4267 www.audronebunikiene.com [email protected], www.vaga.lt [email protected], www.big-vilnius.lt Julija Fashion House Pegasas Europa Stiklių str. 7, LT–01131 Vilnius Pylimo str. 53/2, LT–01137 Vilnius Konstitucijos ave. 7A, LT–09601 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 231 0609 Tel +370 5 269 1180 [email protected], www.julija.lt Tel +370 5 248 7070 [email protected] [email protected], www.europa.lt LT identity www.pegasas.lt Gedimino 9 Užupio str. 2, LT–01200 Vilnius French Bookshop Pegasas Tel +370 610 00078 Gedimino ave. 9, LT–01103 Vilnius Didžioji str. 1, LT–01137 Vilnius [email protected], www.studijalt.eu Tel +370 659 94639, Fax +370 5 262 9817 Tel +370 5 262 0517 [email protected], www.gedimino9.lt Ramunė Piekautaitė Boutique [email protected], www.pegasas.lt Didžioji str. 20, LT-01128 Vilnius Ozas Rotas Tel +370 5 213 2270 Ozo str. 18, LT–08243 Vilnius Pylimo str. 42, LT–01136 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 210 0150, Fax +370 5 210 0151 Tel +370 5 212 4760, Fax +370 5 261 5487 www.ramunepiekautaite.com [email protected], www.ozas.lt [email protected], [email protected] Serge Gandzumian Fashion House www.rotas.lt Panorama Trakų str. 12A - 8, LT–01132 Vilnius Saltoniškių str. 9, LT–08105 Vilnius Tel/Fax +370 5 212 7055 Map store Tel +370 5 219 5811, Fax +370 5 275 8156 [email protected], www.sgfashion.com Sėlių str. 66, LT–08109 Vilnius [email protected], www.panorama.lt Tel +370 5 275 4112, Fax +370 5 272 7723 Zoraza (Fashion and Style House) [email protected] VCUP Stiklių str. 9, LT-01131 Vilnius www.gis-centras.lt Konstitucijos ave. 16, LT–09308 Vilnius 52 Entertainment and things to do www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Tel +370 5 273 1515, Fax +370 5 272 3819 www.disco311.lt Tamsta club 20 08 [email protected] , www.vcup.lt Subačiaus str. 11A, 2009-2011 Gringo LT–01127 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 31, LT–01001 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 4498 7.2 Nightlife Tel +370 654 90541 [email protected] [email protected] 7.2.1 Music, dance, night www.tamstaclub.com Kas Kas clubs and bars Islandijos str. 4, Vilnius 7.2.2 Bowling and billiards Tel +370 630 17121 Alaus Namai (beer house) Amerigo [email protected] A.Goštauto str. 8, Vilnius Viršuliškių str. 40, LT–05001 Vilnius Tel +370 5 260 9637 King & Mouse - Whisky Bar & Shop Tel +370 5 249 0707 [email protected], www.alausnamai.lt Trakų str. 2, LT-01132 Vilnius www.amerigo.lt Tel +370 657 45478 Alchemikas Apollo Bowling www.viskiobaras.lt Islandijos str. 1 , LT–01402 Vilnius Ozo str. 25, LT–07150 Vilnius Tel +370 612 99800 “Mojito naktys” cocktail bar Tel +370 5 238 7777 [email protected] Didžioji str. 33/2, LT–01128 Vilnius [email protected], www.apollo.lt Tel +370 610 04131 Art factory “Loftas” 20 13 Cosmic Bowling [email protected] Švitrigailos str. 29, LT–03209 Vilnius Vytenio str. 6 / A. Vivulskio str. 23 www.mojitonaktys.lt Tel +370 610 18543 LT–03113 Vilnius [email protected] Neringa club Tel +370 5 233 9909 www.menufabrikas.lt Gedimino ave. 23, LT–01103 Vilnius [email protected], www.bowling.lt Tel +370 5 261 4058 Artistai Karolinos bowling and billiards [email protected] Šv. Kazimiero str. 3, LT–01303 Vilnius Sausio 13-osios str. 2, LT–04343 Vilnius www.restoranasneringa.lt Tel +370 5 212 1268 Tel +370 5 278 5717 [email protected], www.artistai.lt New York club [email protected], www.kegliai.lt Kalvarijų str. 85, LT–08219 Vilnius AULA Blues club Po Ogmia bowling club Tel +370 699 15587 Pilies str. 11, LT–01144 Vilnius Verkių str. 29, LT–09108 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 272 1431 Tel +370 5 268 7173 www.newyorkclub.lt [email protected], www.bluesclub.lt [email protected], www.kegliai.lt Pabo Latino 20 12 Bowling Club Berlin Trakų str. 3, LT–01123 Vilnius J. Jasinskio str. 16, LT–01112 Vilnius Islandijos str. 1/31, LT–01001 Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 1045 Tel +370 5 249 6600 Tel +370 609 61616 [email protected], www.pabolatino.lt [email protected] [email protected] Piano Man www.boulingoklubas.lt 20 13 BIX Islandijos str. 1, Vilnius Žirmūnų bowling club Etmonų str. 6, LT–01129 Vilnius Tel +370 630 09949 Žirmūnų str. 68A, LT–09124 Vilnius Tel +370 5 262 7791 [email protected] [email protected], www.bix.lt Tel +370 5 277 0760 Pramogų bankas / Nesė Relax [email protected], www.boulingas.lt Blusyne Lounge Pamėnkalnio str. 7, LT–01116 Vilnius Free Ball Savičiaus str. 5, LT–01127 Vilnius Tel +370 5 243 1228, Fax +370 5 262 1993 Konstitucijos ave. 16, LT–09308 Vilnius Tel +370 605 19127 [email protected], www.pramogubankas.lt [email protected] (VCUP, see 7.2.3) Salento Disco pub Tel +370 5 273 0591 Brodvėjus Didžioji str. 28, LT–01128 Vilnius [email protected], www.biliardas.lt Vokiečių str. / Mėsinių str. 4, LT–01133 Tel +370 676 82015 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 652 57790 www.helios.lt 7.3 Cinemas [email protected] Information about films in Vilnius cinema www.brodvejus.lt SkyBar theatres is available at www.cinema.lt Konstitucijos ave. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius California tapas&wine 20 11 Tel +370 5 272 6200 Forum Cinemas Vingis Subačiaus str. 2, LT-01302 Vilnius 2012 [email protected] Savanorių ave. 7, LT–03116 Vilnius Tel.: +370 652 65551 www.sky-bar.lt Tel 1567 (information, ticket booking) [email protected] www.forumcinemas.lt www.california.lt SoulBox Vilniaus str. 33, LT-01402 Vilnius Forum Cinemas Akropolis Cozy Tel +370 611 12944 Ozo str. 25, LT–07150 Vilnius Dominikonų str. 10, LT–01120 Vilnius www.soulbox.lt Tel 1567 (information, ticket booking) Tel +370 5 261 1137, Fax +370 5 278 4260 www.forumcinemas.lt [email protected], www.cozy.lt Studio 9 Gedimino ave. 9, LT-01103 Vilnius Multikino “Disco 311 Buddha” Coctail bar Tel +370 698 52999 Ozo str. 18, LT- Vilnius Vilniaus str. 33, Vilnius LT-01402 www.studio9.lt Tel +370 5 219 5378 Vilnius Tourism Manual [email protected] Sports club „Impuls” Ballet and dance school www.multikino.lt L. Asanavičiūtės str. 15, LT–04315 Vilnius Trakų str. 9/Pranciškonų str. 1, LT–01132 Tel +370 5 216 9949 Vilnius Pasaka [email protected] Tel +370 655 51055 Šv. Ignoto str. 3/4, LT–01144 Vilnius Also at: [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 1516 Kareivių str. 14, LT–09117 Vilnius www.baletomokykla.lt [email protected] Tel +370 5 247 7744 www.kinopasaka.lt Hoppers [email protected] Konstitucijos ave 12, LT–09308 Vilnius Skalvija Also at: Tel +370 689 37751 Savanorių ave. 28, LT–03116 Vilnius Goštauto str. 2/15, LT–01104 Vilnius www.hoppers.lt Tel +370 5 261 0505, Fax +370 5 268 5832 Tel +370 5 260 3757 [email protected] [email protected] 7.4.6 Go carting www.skalvija.lt Also at: Fabijoniškių str. 97A, LT–07101 Vilnius Plytinės carting Ozo Cinema Hall Tel +370 5 273 6090 Plytinės str. 27, LT–10105 Vilnius Ozo str. 4, LT–08200 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 699 56704 Tel +370 5 277 1697 Also at: www.kartodromas.lt [email protected] Ozo str. 41, LT–07171 Vilnius www.lietuvoskinas.lt Tel +370 5 240 0960 Ozi Kart [email protected] Ozo str. 18, LT–08243 Vilnius www.impuls.lt Tel +370 622 22227 7.4 Active Leisure [email protected] 7.4.4 Riding 7.4.1. Adventure Parks 7.4.7 Golf Labas Adventure Park Hippo Plius European Center Golf Club Lizdeikos str. Buivydiškių str. 3a, Buivydiškės, Vilniaus Girijos village, LT-15010 Vilniaus raj. Tel +370 602 32366 raj. Tel +370 616 26366, Fax +370 616 34649 www.unoparks.lt Tel +370 676 40606 www.hippoplius.lt [email protected], www.golfclub.lt Belmonto Adventure Park Capitals Golf Club Tel +370 610 00009 Petesha Petešos village, LT-13242 Vilniaus raj. Pipiriškių k., Pastrėvio sen. [email protected] LT-21331 Elektrėnų sav. www.belmontonuotykiuparkas.lt Tel +370 652 77713 [email protected], www.petesha.lt Tel +370 619 99990 Tony Resort [email protected], www.capitals.lt Anupriškių village, Trakų district Lietuvos žirgynas Tel +370 611 44445 Žirgų str. 12, Riešė, LT–14265 Vilnius raj. 7.4.8 Other sports and www.tonyresort.lt Tel +370 5 246 9091, +370 610 02810 entertainments [email protected] 7.4.2. Sport clubs and www.lietuvoszirgynas.lt SEB arena Tennis swiming pools 7.4.5 Dances Ąžuolyno str. 7, LT-07196 Vilnius Tel +370 5 236 2205 Aqua park “Vichy“ Šokiai.lt / Dileksa [email protected] Ozo str. 14, LT-08200 Vilnius Žirmūnų str. 68, LT–09124 Vilnius www.tenisopasaulis.lt Tel +370 5 211 1115 also at www.vandensparkas.lt J. Basanavičiaus str. 7, LT-01118 Vilnius Sereikiškių park tennis court Swimming Pool “Lazdynai Leisure Tel/Fax +370 5 247 2333 B. Radvilaitės str. 6c, LT-01124 Vilnius Centre“ [email protected], [email protected] Tel +370 655 04052 [email protected] Erfurto str. 13, LT-04220 Vilnius www.sokiai.lt www.tenisopasaulis.lt Tel +370 5 216 9041 Kristinos dance studio info@ lazdynubaseinas.lt Gedimino ave. 22, LT–01103 Vilnius Paintball centre www.lazdynubaseinas.lt also at Pelesos str. 1/2, LT-02161 Vilnius Žirmūnų str. 1E Tel +370 651 44010 7.4.3 Aerobics and gym Tel +370 631 64995, Fax +370 5 212 3253 [email protected], www.paint-ball.lt E-mail.: [email protected] Active gym Montis magia www.kristinoss.lt Antakalnio str. 37, LT–10312 Vilnius Rock climbing Tel +370 5 234 4547, Fax +370 5 270 9137 Vilnius sport dance club „Ratuto” Vytenio str. 46B, LT–03229 Vilnius [email protected] Buivydiškių str. 10, LT–07194 Vilnius Mob +370 699 45093 www.activegym.lt Tel +370 5 242 0636, Fax +370 5 242 9401 [email protected] [email protected], www.ratuto.lt www.montismagia.lt Sport club „Forum” Konstitucijos ave. 26, LT–08105 Vilnius Lindyhop.lt Š. Marčiulionis basketball academy Tel +370 5 210 3149, Fax +370 210 3122 Saltoniškių str. 29/3, Vilnius Raitininkų str. 4A, LT–09200 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 647 71111 Tel +370 5 272 2344 www.forumfitness.lt www.lindyhop.lt [email protected] 54 Entertainment and things to do www.vilnius-tourism.lt

www.krepsinioakademija.lt merge is situated 19 kilometres from the Email: [email protected] centre of Vilnius. www.oreivystescentras.lt Ice arena Ąžuolyno str. 9, LT–07171 Vilnius Verkiai Regional Park Air Balloons Tel +370 5 242 4444 Žaliųjų ežerų str. 53 Šv. Ignoto 3/1 [email protected] Tel +370 5 272 9834 Tel +370 611 20911, +370 650 26468 www.pramoguarena.lt [email protected] [email protected] www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt www.orobalionai.lt Liepkalnis Ski Run The Verkiai ensemble situated on the Minsko plentas 2, LT–07196 Vilnius bank of the River Neris is very popular Laisvalaikio Pramogos Tel +370 5 210 6242 with the residents of Vilnius and guests Savanorių ave. 180-54 [email protected] of the city. Tel +370 698 22810 www. sniegozona.lt [email protected] Pavilniai Regional Park www.aeronautica.lt Table tennis club “Tennisis” Žaliųjų ežerų str. 53 Naugarduko str. 7, LT-03231 Vilnius Tel +370 5 272 9834 Skrydžiai Oro Balionais [email protected], www.tennisis.lt [email protected] Tel +370 618 30069 www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt [email protected] Kariauk Tiras The core of the Pavilniai Regional Park www.skrydziaiorobalionais.lt Viršuliškių str. 40, LT–05001 Vilnius is the valley of the Vilnia River. Visitors Tel +370 655 11158 can follow the tourist route of the park, Smile Balloons www.kariauktiras.lt which goes along the Vilnelė River from Tel +370 690 55500 [email protected] Archery Pūčkorių Dam. www.hotairballoon.com Savanorių ave. 180, LT–03001 Vilnius Tel +370 614 31288 7.6. SPA Skrisk Balionu www.strele.lt Tel +370 680 21124 Amber Massage SPA Email: [email protected] Aušros Vartų str. 15 www.skriskbalionu.lt 7.5 Parks Tel +370 5 261 4923, +370 687 20060 www.ambermassage.lt Bernardine Gardens 7.8. Entertainment for Bernardine Gardens is situated right in Ayurveda SPA Centre Shanti the heart of Vilnius, between Gediminas Subačiaus str. 17 Children Hill, the Vilnelė River and the Bernardine Tel +370 5 262 0205, +370 606 75557 monastery. www.ajurveda.lt Family entertainment center “7 Muses“ Kalnų Park East Island Exotic Gedvydžių str. 17 Kalnų Park is located in the centre of Vil- Didžioji str. 40/Šv. Kazimiero str. 2 nius and is conveniently accessible from Tel +370 5 270 2757 Tel +370 5 212 5599, +370 686 99499 www.7muzos.lt T. Kosciuškos Street. www.eastisland.lt Vingis Park Pramogų Imperija Azia Spa Ukmergės str. 369 M. K. Čiurlionio str. 100 Šv. Mikalojaus str. 5 Tel +370 5 261 1037 Tel +370 698 55599 +370 5 203 4383 Tel +370 644 03 000, +370 5 244 4646 www.pramoguimperija.lt [email protected] www.aziaspa.lt www.vilniausparkai.lt Children Playroom “Drugelis“ Exotic Spa Marocco Vingis Park is situated on a bend of the Lukšio str. 32 Šv. Mikalojaus str. 5 Neris River and covers an area of 160 Tel +370 616 27000 Tel +370 52 12 12 15 hectares. www.drugelis.eu www.morocco.exoticspa.lt Botanical Garden Aqua park “Vichy“ Kairėnų str. 43 Gaudos SPA House Ozo str. 14 Tel +370 5 219 3139 Pušų str. 2 Tel +370 5 211 1112 Working hours: 05-10 I–VII 10:00 – 20:00* Tel +370 279 0905 , +370 617 019 24 www.vandensparkas.lt 11-04 I–IV 9:00 – 17:00, V 9:00 – 16:00 www.gaudaspa.lt october 1 hour shorter Beauty Therapy and Surgery Clinic Nykštukų Pasaulis Price: Adult 7 LTL, student, schoolchild, Č. Sugiharos str. 3 Laisvės ave. 88 senior 4 LTL, family (2 adults + 2 children) Tel +370 5 270 5710, 270 5777 Tel +370 607 10000 18 LTL www.sugihara.lt www.nykstukupasaulis.lt Email: [email protected] www.botanikos-sodas.vu.lt SPA Centre “Sothys“ Children Club (SEB arena) The Botanical Garden of Vilnius University Jakšto str. 8/10 Ąžuolyno str. 7 is not only the largest garden in Lithuania Tel +370 5 262 2777 Tel +370 655 04050 (total area is 199 ha) but also the richest www.sothys.lt www.sebarena.lt one in its plant collections. Dream City Europe Park 7.7. Hot Air Baloon flihts Ozo str. 25 www.europosparkas.lt Ballooning Centre Tel +370 659 14797, +370 659 17377 One of the most impressive contempo- Upės str. 5 [email protected] rary art museums where art and nature Tel +370 652 00510, +370 5 273 2703 www.dreamcity.webnode.com/vilnius Official File

Don’t know how to organise and arrange your Chapter Contents visit to Vilnius or Lithuania? Don’t worry, there are a number of organisations which are there to help you. The Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & 8.1 Consular information...... 56 Convention Bureau can offer you free advice and practical tips on how best to organise meetings 8.2 Official and public tourism and congresses. institutions...... 56 You can also contact numerous Lithuanian com- 8.3 International youth organizations mercial and cultural organisations which oper- in Vilnius...... 57 ate abroad and who will also be happy to help. 8.4 Official culture institutions...... 57 Lithuania also participates in major travel fairs and shows all over Europe, which is one more way to 8.5 Foreign cultural centres in Vilnius...... 57 contact us. You can be sure that we will do all we can to help plan your trip and make it a success. 8.6 Convention and congresses...... 57

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• Korea (South); Lithuanian Association of Hotels 8.1 Consular • Latvia; and Restaurants • Liechtenstein; Vytenio str. 9/25, LT–03113 Vilnius information • Luxembourg; Tel +370 5 249 7478, Fax +370 5 249 7478 For up-to-date consular information please • Macau Special Administrative Re- E-mail: [email protected] look at the site of the Ministry of Foreign gion;**** Website: www.lvra.lt Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, www. • Macedonia;***** urm.lt. • Malaysia; Lithuanian Hostels Association • Malta; Aušros vartų str. 20-15, LT–02100 Vilnius • Mauritius; Tel +370 656 56571, Fax +370 5 268 5967 8.1.1 Visa regulations • Morocco;* E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lha.lt List of countries, whose citizens • Mexico; • Moldova;* are eligible to receive Lithuanian • Monaco; Lithuanian Camp Site Association visas without an invitation: • Montenegro;***** Slėnio str. 1, LT–21102 Trakai • Republic of Belarus;* • Netherlands; Tel +370 680 32452, Fax +370 342 63593 • Republic of Ecuador; • New Zealand; E-mail: [email protected] • Republic of Kazakhstan;* • Nicaragua; Website: www.campinstr.lt • Republic of Moldova; • Norway; • Taiwan;* Association of Lithuanian Museums • Panama; Šnipiškių str. 3-313A, LT–09309 Vilnius • The South African Republic; • Paraguay; Tel/Fax +370 5 279 0918 • The Russian Federation;* • Poland; E-mail: [email protected] • Ukraine. • Portugal; Website: www.museums.lt * Visas shall be issued upon presentation • Romania; of evidence indicating that you can finan- • Russia;* Lithuanian Travellers Union cially maintain yourself during the stay • Saint Kitts and Nevis; Tel +370 5 233 5930 in Lithuania (traveller’s checks worth 40 • San Marino; Mob +370 687 94513 USD per day, credit cards with due bank • El Salvador; E-mail: [email protected] account statement). • Serbia;***** (excluding holders of Serbian Website: www.keliautojusajunga.lt passports issued by the Serbian Coordination List of countries, whose citizens Directorate (in Serbian Koordinaciona uprava); Lithuanian Tourist information do not require visas to enter the • Seychelles; Centres Association Republic of Lithuania: • Singapore; Laisvės ave. 11, LT-35200 Panevėžys • Albania;* • Slovakia; Tel +370 45 508080 • Andorra; • Slovenia; [email protected] • Antiqua and Barbuda; • Spain; • Argentina; • Sweden; National Tourism Business • Armenia;* • Switzerland; Association • Australia; • Turkey;*** Šeimyniškių 1A, LT-09312 Vilnius • Austria; • Ukraine;** Tel + 370 5 26 44 736 • Bahamas; • United Kingdom; E-mail: [email protected] • Barbados; • United States; Website: www.ntva.lt • Belgium; • Uruguay; • Brazil; • Vatican City (Holy See); Tourism Palace of the Republic of • Bosnia and Herzegovina;* • Venezuela. Lithuania • Brunei Darussalam; Vytenio str. 9/25, LT-03113 Vilnius • Bulgaria; * For holders of diplomatic passport only Tel/faks. + 370 5 24 97 478 • Canada; ** For holders of diplomatic and official E-mail: [email protected] • Chile; passport only Website: www.turizmorumai.lt • China;** *** For holders of diplomatic, official and • Costa Rica; special passports only Lithuanian Spa Association • Croatia; **** For holders of special passports only Vytenio 9/25, LT-03113 Vilnius • Cyprus; ***** For holders of biometric passports +370 659 19156 • Czech Republic; only E-mail: [email protected] • Denmark; UN Laissez-passer allows the holder to Website: www.spalietuva.lt • Estonia; travel to the Republic of Lithuania without Lithuanian Countryside Tourism • Finland; a visa for up to 90 days within half a year. • France; Citizens of other countries, travelling to the Association K. Donelaičio str. 2-201, LT–44213 Kaunas • Germany; republic of Lithuania, require visas. Tel +370 37 400350 • Guatemala; E-mail: [email protected] • Greece; Website: www.atostogoskaime.lt • Honduras; 8.2 Official and public • Hong Kong Special Administrative Re- Association of Lithuanian Alpinism gion;**** tourism institutions Tel +370 699 28264 • Hungary; E-mail: [email protected] • Iceland; Lithuanian Tourism Association Website: www.kalnai.lt • Ireland; Gedimino ave. 28/2 - 707, LT–01104 Vilnius • Israel; Tel/Fax +370 5 272 6191 Lithuanian Cyclists’ Community • Italy; E-mail: [email protected] Spynų str. 18, LT-45194 Kaunas • Japan; Website: www.ltas.lt Tel +370 699 33661 Vilnius Tourism Manual

E-mail: [email protected] Fax +370 5 261 2607 Website: www.norden.lt Website: www.dviratis.lt E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.llkc.lt The American Center Lithuanian Youth Tourism Centre Pranciškonų str. 3/6, LT-01133 Vilnius Filaretų str. 17, LT–01207 Vilnius Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre Tel +370 5 266 0330, Fax +370 5 219 0481 Tel +370 5 215 4585, Fax +370 5 212 0149 Pamėnkalnio str. 34, LT–01114 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 212 2593, Fax +370 5 261 2607 Website: www.ljtc.lt E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.etno.lt 8.6 Convention and 8.3 International 8.5 Foreign cultural congresses If you are organising conference or con- youth organizations gress, any of company listed on page 26 centres in Vilnius (3.3) will help you. For more information in Vilnius The British Council you should apply to: Antakalnio str. 2, LT–10308 Vilnius AIESEC Lietuva Tel +370 5 246 2956 Vilnius Tourist Information Centre Geležinio Vilko str. 12-513, LT-01112 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] & Convention Bureau Tel/Fax +370 5 260 94 64 Website: www.britishcouncil.lt (see on page 7) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aiesec.lt Denmark Cultural Institute Vilniaus str. 39/6, LT–01119 Vilnius ISIC Lietuva Tel +370 5 212 2412, Fax +370 5 212 2607 8.7 Tourist J.Basanavičiaus str. 30-13, LT-03224 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 239 73 87 Website: www.dki.lt information E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.isic.lt GERMAN 8.7.1 Tourist information Goethe-Institut Vilnius, Gedimino ave. 5 LT–01103 Vilnius in Vilnius 8.4 Official culture Tel +370 5 231 4433, Fax +370 5 231 4432 E-mail: [email protected] Vilnius Tourist Information Website: www.goethe.de/vilnius institutions Centre & Convention Bureau ITALIAN The Ministry of Culture of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Main Office Republic of Lithuania Universiteto str. 4, LT–01122 Vilnius Vilniaus str. 22, LT–01119 Vilnius J. Basanavičiaus str. 5, LT–01118 Vilnius Tel +370 5 261 1076 Tel +370 5 262 9660, Fax +370 5 262 8169 Tel +370 5 219 3400, Fax +370 5 262 3120 Fax +370 5 261 6490 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vilnius-tourism.lt Website: www.lrkm.lt Website: www.iicvilnius.esteri.it Town Hall Office Vilnius City Municipal Government- Japan Information and Cultural Culture Division Didžioji str. 31, LT–01128 Vilnius Centre Tel +370 5 262 6470, Fax +370 5 262 0762 Konstitucijos pr.3, LT–09601 Vilnius M.K. Čiurlionio str. 82B, LT–03100 Vilnius Tel +370 5 211 2150, Fax +370 5 211 2396 Tel +370 5 231 0462, Fax +370 5 231 0461 Cathedral Square Office E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Šventaragio str. 2, LT–01122 Vilnius Webiste: www.vilnius.lt Website: www.lt.emb-japan.go.jp Tel +370 5 230 6841 Fund of the Culture Support POLISH J. Basanavičiaus str. 5, LT–01118 Vilnius Vilnius Airport Office Instytut Polski, Didžioji str. 23, LT–01128 Rodūnios kelias 2, LT–02189 Vilnius Tel +370 5 219 3431, Fax +370 5 262 3120 Vilnius Website: www.krf.lt Tel +370 5 230 6841 Tel +370 5 264 9332, Fax +370 5 264 9333 E-mail: [email protected] Cultural Contact Point Lithuania E-mail: Z.Sierakausko str. 15, LT–03105 Vilnius [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 2921 Website: www.lenkukultura.lt 8.7.2 Tourist information E-mail: [email protected] FRENCH centres in Lithuania Website: www.kultura2007.lt L’Institut français de Lituanie www.durys.org For up-to-date tourist information please Didžioji str. 1, LT–01128 Vilnius look at the site of the Lithuanian State Media Support Foundation Tel +370 5 219 9696, Fax +370 5 219 9639 Department of Tourism, www.tourism.lt. Vokiečių str. 4/2, LT–01130 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 231 4750, Fax +370 5 262 8442 Website: www.institutfrancais-lituanie.com Akmenė E-mail: [email protected] Russian Culture Centre V.Kudirkos str. 27, LT–85145 Naujoji Akmenė Website: www.srtfondas.lt Išganytojo str. 2/4, LT–01125 Vilnius Tel +370 425 57020, +370 425 56642 Open Society Fund Lithuania Tel/Fax +370 5 212 3236 Fax +370 425 56642 Didžioji str. 5, LT–01128 Vilnius E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 268 5511, Fax +370 5 268 5512 Website: www.rkc.lt Website: www.vic.akmene.lt E-mail: [email protected] Nordic Council of Ministers Office Alytus Website: www.osf.lt in Lithuania Rotušės a. 14A, LT–62141 Alytus Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre Didžioji str. 5, LT–01128 Vilnius Tel +370 315 52010, Fax +370 315 51982 B. Radvilaitės str. 8, LT–01124 Vilnius Tel +370 5 212 2211, Fax +370 5 212 2423 E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 5 261 1190, +370 5 261 2540 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.alytus-tourism.lt 58 Official File www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Anykščiai Kernavė Tel +370 451 34096, Fax +370 451 34096 Gegužės str. 1, LT–29106 Anykščiai Kerniaus str. 4a, LT-19172 Kernavė, Širvintų raj. E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 381 59177, Fax +370 381 59177 Tel +370 382 47315, Fax +370 382 47311 Website: www.pasvaliomuziejus.lt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.antour.lt Website: www.kernave.org Plungė S. Dariaus ir S. Girėno g. 27, LT-90118 Plungė Birštonas Kėdainiai Tel +370 687 70339 B.Sruogos str. 4, LT–59209 Birštonas Didžioji str. 1, LT–57248 Kėdainiai E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 319 65740, Fax +370 319 65740 Tel +370 347 60363, Fax +370 347 60363 Website: www.plunge.lt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.visitbirstonas.lt Website: www.visitkedainiai.lt Radviliškis Gedimino str. 8, LT-82174 Radviliškis Biržai Klaipėda Tel +370 422 50097, Fax +370 422 50097 J. Janonio str. 2, LT–41148 Biržai Turgaus str. 7, LT -91247 Klaipėda E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 450 33496, Fax +370 450 33496 Tel +370 46 412186, Fax +370 46 412185 Website: www.rtvc.lt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.birzai.lt Website: www.klaipedainfo.lt Raseiniai Muziejaus str. 5, LT – 60122 Raseiniai Druskininkai Kretinga Tel +370 428 70723, Fax +370 428 51362 Gardino str. 3, LT–66204 Druskininkai Vilniaus str. 18, LT-97104 Kretinga E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 313 60803, Fax +370 313 52984 Tel +370 445 55531, Fax +370 445 55459 Website: www.rvic.lt M.K. Čiurlionio str. 65, LT-66164 Druskininkai E-mail: [email protected] Rokiškis Tel +370 313 51777 Website: www.kretingavic.lt E-mail: [email protected] Nepriklausomybės sq. 8, LT-42115 Rokiškis Website: www.info.druskininkai.lt Kupiškis Tel +370 458 51044, Fax +370 458 51052 Gedimino str. 34-5, LT-40130 Kupiškis E-mail: [email protected] Gargždai Tel +370 459 35603, Fax +370 459 52505 Website: www.rokiskiotic.lt Kvietinių str. 5, LT–96135 Gargždai E-mail: [email protected] Skuodas Tel +370 620 81901, Fax +370 46 473416 Website: www.info.kupiskis.lt E-mail: [email protected] Gedimino str. 1, , LT-98124 Skuodas Website: www.klaipedadistrict.lt Lazdijai Tel +370 440 73935, Fax +370 440 73935 (in the city) E-mail: [email protected] Ignalina Vilniaus str. 1, LT-67106 Lazdijai Website: www.skouds.lt Ateities str. 23, LT–30125 Ignalina Tel +370 318 51160, Fax +370 318 51351 Tel +370 386 52597, Fax +370 386 52597 Šakiai E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] V. Kudirkos str. 61/1, LT–71126 Šakiai Website: www.ignalinatic.lt (by the Lithuanian-Poland board) Tel +370 345 51262, Fax +370 345 51262 Janaslavo km., Lazdijų r. sav. E-mail: [email protected] Jonava Tel +370 318 51881 Website: http://tic.sesupe.lt J. Basanavičiaus str. 3, LT–55171 Jonava E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 349 52335, Fax +370 349 50030 Website: www.lazdijai-turizmas.lt Šiauliai E-mail: [email protected] Vilniaus str. 213, LT–76348 Šiauliai Website: www.jonturizmas.lt Mažeikiai Tel +370 41 523110, Fax +370 41 523111 Ventos 8A, LT–89103 Mažeikiai E-mail: [email protected] Joniškis Tel +370 443 95351, Fax +370 443 95351 Website: http://tic.siauliai.lt Žemaičių str. 9, LT–84147 Joniškis E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 426 52388, Fax +370 426 51636 Šilutė E-mail: [email protected] Molėtai Lietuvininkų str. 4, LT – 99179 Šilutė Website: www.joniskis.lt Inturkės str. 4, LT–33141 Molėtai Tel +370 441 77785 Tel +370 383 53091, Fax +370 383 51187 E-mail: [email protected] Jurbarkas E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.siluteinfo.lt Vydūno str. 19, LT–74118 Jurbarkas Website: www.infomoletai.lt Tel +370 447 51485, Fax +370 447 45450 Širvintos E-mail: [email protected] Neringa Vilniaus str. 61, LT–19120 Širvintos Website: www.jurbarkas.lt Taikos str. 4, LT–93121 Nida, Neringa E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 469 52345, Fax +370 469 52015 Website: www.sirvintos.lt Kaunas E-mail: [email protected] Laisvės al. 36, LT–44240 Kaunas Website: www.visitneringa.lt Švenčionys Tel +370 37 323436, Fax +370 37 423678 Laisvės a. 3, LT–18111 Švenčionys E-mail: [email protected] Palanga Tel +370 387 51047, Fax +370 387 51047 Website: www.kaunastic.lt Kretingos str.1, LT–00132 Palanga E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 460 48812, Fax +370 460 48822 Website: www.svencionys.lt Kaišiadorys E-mail: [email protected] Gedimino str. 48, LT–56121 Kaišiadorys Website: www.palangatic.lt Tauragė Tel +370 346 60466, Fax +370 346 60466 Vytauto str. 60, LT-72253 Tauragė E-mail: [email protected] Panevėžys Tel +370 446 61404, Fax +370 446 62034 Website: http://verslas.kaisiadorys.lt Laisvės a. 11, LT–35200 Panevėžys E-mail: [email protected] Tel +370 45 508081, Fax +370 45 508080 Website: www.taurage.lt Kelmė E-mail: [email protected] Birutės str. 4, LT–86163 Kelmė Website: www.panevezysinfo.lt Telšiai Tel +370 427 61430, Fax +370 427 61417 Turgaus a. 21, LT-87122 Telšiai E-mail: [email protected] Pasvalys Tel +370 444 53010, Fax +370 444 53010 Website: www.kelmevic.lt P. Avižonio str. 6, LT – 39149 Pasvalys E-mail: [email protected] Vilnius Tourism Manual

Website: www.telsiaitic.lt Centre) www.travel.lt Didžioji str. 8, Plateliai, LT-90420 Plungės raj. The official site, representing Lithuanian Trakai Tel +370 448 49337, Fax +370 448 49337 tourism resources Vytauto str. 69, LT-21001 Trakai E-mail: [email protected] Language: Lithuanian, English, German, Tel +370 528 51934, Fax +370 528 51934 Website: www.zemaitijosnp.lt Russian, Polish, Italian, Norwegian, Span- E-mail: [email protected] In Trakai National Park ish, Finnish Website: www.trakai-visit.lt Karaimų str. 5, LT–21004 Trakai www.muziejai.lt Ukmergė Tel +370 528 55776, Fax +370 528 55776 The complete portal of all Lithuanian E-mail: [email protected] Kęstučio str. 2-2/Vienuolyno str. 14-2 museums Website: www.seniejitrakai.lt LT-20130 Ukmergė Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, Tel +370 340 63551, Fax +370 340 63551 In Curonian Spit National Park French (Nida Visitors Centre) E-mail: [email protected] www.musupaveldas.lt Website: www.ukmergeinfo.lt Naglių str. 8, LT-93123 Nida Tel/Fax +370 469 51224 Cultural tourism and heritage in Lithuania Utena E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Languages: Lithuanian, English, Latvian Stoties str. 39, LT-28134 Utena (Smiltynė Visitors Centre) www.visiteurope.com Tel +370 389 54346, Fax +370 389 54346 Smiltynės str. 11, LT–93100 Klaipėda The official site of the 39 member countries Tel +370 46 402256, Fax +370 46 402257 E-mail: [email protected] of the European Travel Commission E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.utenainfo.lt Language: English, Spanish, French, Portu- Website: www.nerija.lt guese, Chinese Varėna J. Basanavičiaus str. 9, LT-65183 Varėna www.inyourpocket.com/lithuania/en Tel +370 310 31330, Fax +370 310 31330 8.8 Vilnius and Lithuania and its cities from Essential City E-mail: [email protected] Guides series Website: www.varenainfo.net Lithuania on the web Language: English Varniai 8.8.1 Official sites www.tours.lt S. Daukanto str. 6, LT–88318 Varniai Lithuanian tourism directory Tel +370 444 47455, Fax +370 444 47455 www.president.lt Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, E-mail: [email protected] The official site of the President of the Re- Russian, Latvian, Polish Website: www.varniai-museum.lt public of Lithuania Languages: Lithuanian, English, French, www.lonelyplanet.com/lithuania Russian Guide to Lithuania from the famous Lonely Vilkaviškis Planet series J. Basanavičiaus a. 7, LT–70101 Vilkaviškis www.lrs.lt Language: English Tel +370 342 20525, Fax +370 342 20525 The official site of the Parliament (Seimas) E-mail: [email protected] of the Republic of Lithuania www.litauen-info.de Website: www.vilkaviskisinfo.lt Languages: Lithuanian, English, French, The most complete Vilnius and Lithuanian German, Russian, Chinese infobasis in German Zarasai www.lrv.lt Language: German Sėlių a. 22, LT–32110 Zarasai The official site of the Government of the Tel +370 385 37171, Fax +370 385 37171 www.vilna.info Republic of Lithuania Comprehensive tourism guide to Vilnius and E-mail: [email protected] Languages: Lithuanian, English Lithuania in Finland Website: www.zarasai.lt/tic www.urm.lt Language: Finnish The official site of the Ministry of Foreign 8.7.3 Tourist information Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania 8.8.3 Business Languages: Lithuanian, English, French, centres in Lithuanian Russian www.vilnius-convention.lt The official site of Vilnius Convention Bureau www.ukmin.lt National Parks Languages: Lithuanian, English The official site of the Ministry of Economy In Aukštaitijos National Park of the Republic of Lithuania www.investlithuania.com Palūšė, Ignalinos raj. LT–30202 Languages: Lithuanian, English The official site of two public organiza- Tel/Fax +370 386 53135 tions – “Invest Lithuania” and “Enterprise E-mail: [email protected] www.vilnius.lt The official site of Vilnius City Municipality Lithuania” Website: www.anp.lt Languages: Lithuanian, English Languages: Lithuanian, English In Dzūkijos National Park www.lithuania.lt (Merkinė Tourist Information www.llri.lt Lithuanian internet gates The official site of Lithuanian Free Market Centre) Language: Lithuanian, English, French Vilniaus str. 3, Merkinė LT–65334, Varėnos institute raj. www.tourism.lt Languages: Lithuanian, English Tel +370 310 57245, Fax +370 310 57245 The official site of the Lithuanian State www.chambers.lt E-mail: [email protected] Department of Tourism under the Ministry The official site of Association of Lithuanian (Marcinkonys Tourist Information of Economy Centre) Languages: Lithuanian, English Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Šilapėlių str. 11, Marcinkonys Languages: Lithunian, English, German, LT-65303 Varėnos raj. 8.8.2 Travel and tourism Russian Tel +370 5 310 44466, Fax +370 5 310 44428 www.vilnius-tourism.lt www.cci.lt E-mail: [email protected] The official site of Vilnius Chamber of Com- Website: www.dzukijosparkas.lt The official site of Vilnius Tourist Informa- tion Centre merce, Industry and Crafts In Žemaitijos National Park Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, (Plateliai Tourist Information Polish, French Russian Vilnius Old Town Practical information HOUSES OF WORSHIP 24. Television Tower, Sausio 13-osios str. 10 E1 Gaono str. 1 E3 20. Neringa, Gedimino ave 23 C2 1. Vilnius Cathedral Basilica, Katedros square 1 D4 25. Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum, 43. Old Crafts Workshop, Savičiaus str. 10 21. Novotel, Gedimino str. 16 C3 2. St Anne’s Church, Maironio str. 8 D5 Vilniaus str. 41 E3 22. Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Konstitucijos ave 20 A2 3. St Casimir’s Church and the Jesuit Monastery, 26. Energy and Technology Museum, Rinktinės str. 2 B4 CONCERT HALLS 23. Ratonda Centrum Hotels, Gedimino ave 52/1 C1 Didžioji str. 34 F4 27. Toy Museum, B. Radvilaitės str. 7 D4 1. Vilnius Congress Concert Hall, Vilniaus str. 6/14 C3 24. Shakespeare Boutique Hotel, Bernardinų str. 8/8 D4 4. St Catherine’s Church and the Benedictine Nunnery, 28. Amber Museum-Gallery, Šv. Mykolo str. 8 D4 2. Lithuanian National Philharmonic, Aušros Vartų str. 5 F4 25. Šarūnas, Raitininkų str. 4 A5 Vilniaus str. 30 E3 29. Language museum ,,Lithuanian Hearth“, P. Vileišio 5 B5 3. Vilnius Town Hall, Didžioji str. 31 E4 Three star hotels 5. Church of All Saints, Rūdninkų str. 20/1 F3 30. Church Heritage Museum, Šv. Mykolo str. 9 D4 4. St. Catherine’s Church, Vilniaus str. 30 E3 26. AirInn Vilnius, Rodūnios kelias 8 G1 5. The Teachers House, Vilniaus str. 39 D3 6. Church of the Holy Spirit, Dominikonų str. 8 E3 31. M.K. Čiurlionis House, Savičiaus str. 11 E4 27. Algirdas City Hotels, Algirdo str. 24 F1 32. Venclova‘s House-Museum, Pamėnkalnio str. 34 C2 6. Piano.Lt Concert Hall, Trakų 9/1 E3 7. St Francis and St Bernardino Church, Maironio str. 10 D5 28. Amicus Hotel, Kaminkelio str. 15 G1 33. V.Krėvė-Mickevičius Memorial Museum, Tauro str. 10-1 C1 8. Gate of Dawn, Aušros Vartų str. 12 F4 29. Apia, Šv. Ignoto str. 12 E3 34. V. Mykolaitis Putinas Memorial Flat- Museum, ARENAS 9. Church of the Holy Trinity and the Basilian Monastery, 30. A.V. Goda, Kalvarijų str. 265 A3 Aušros Vartų str. 7B F4 Tauro str. 10-3 C1 1. Siemens Arena, Ozo str. 14 A3 31. A5 Hotel, Fabijoniškių str. 6 A1 10. Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vokiečių str. 20 E3 35. Beatričė Grincevičiūtė Memorial Apartment-Museum, 2. Utenos pramogų arena, Ąžuolyno str. 9 A1 32. Bajorų užeiga, Sudervės 10, Avižieniai, Vilniaus r. A1 11. Sts Johns’ Church, Šv. Jono str. 12 D4 Vienuolio str. 12-1 B2 3. Ūkio Bank Theatre Arena, Olimpiečių str. 3 B5 12. St Michael’s Church, Šv. Mykolo str. 9 D4 36. Marija and Jurgis Šlapeliai House Museum, 33. Centro Kubas Angel, Stiklių str. 3 E4 THEATRES 13. St Nicolas’ Church, Šv. Mikalojaus str. 4 E3 Pilies str. 40 E4 34. City Gate, Bazilijonų str. 3 G4 1. Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Gedimino ave 4 C3 14. St Nicolas’s Orthodox Church, Didžioji str. 12 E4 37. Planetarium, Konstitucijos ave. 12A B2 35. Comfort Vilnius, Gėlių str. 5 F3 2. Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater, 15. St Paraskeve’s Orthodox Church, Didžioji str. 2 E4 38. Kairėnai Botanical Garden, Kairėnų str. 43 B5 36. Domus Maria, Aušros Vartų str. 12 F4 A. Vienuolio str. 1 C2 16. Church of Sts Peter and Paul the Apostles, 37. E-guesthouse, T. Ševčenkos str. 16 F1 3. State Small Theatre of Vilnius, Gedimino ave 22 C2 Antakalnio str. 1 B5 ARTS CENTRES AND EXHIBITION HALLS 38. Europa City Vilnius, Jasinskio str. 14 C1 4. State Youth Theatre of Lithuania, Arklių str. 5 F3 17. Orthodox Church of the Holy Mother of God, 1. Contemporary Art Centre, Vokiečių str. 2 F3 39. Europa Stay Vilnius, Ąžuolyno str. 7 A1 5. Puppet Theatre „Lėlė“, Arklių str. 5 F4 Maironio str. 12 E4 2. Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Centre, Gynėjų str. 14 B1 40. Grata Hotel, Vytenio str. 9/25 E1 6. Russian Drama Theatre, J. Basanavičiaus str. 13 E2 18. Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Aušros Vartų str. 10 F4 3. Lithuanian Exhibition&Convention Centre Litexpo, 41. Green Vilnius Hotel, Pilaitės ave 20 A1 7. Arts Printing House, Šiltadaržio str. 6 D4 19. St Raphael the Archangel’s Church, Šnipiškių str. 1 B2 Laisvės pr. 5 E1 42. Hotel Tilto, Tilto str. 8/3 C3 8. Vilnius Chamber Theatre, Konstitucijos ave 23b A1 20. Vilnius Choral Synagogue, Pylimo str. 39 F3 4. Titanikas Exhibition Hall, Maironio str. 3 D4 43. Karolina, Sausio 13-osios str. 2 A1 9. Troupe „Teatriukas“, Aukštaičių str. 7 E5 21. St Theresa’s Church, Aušros Vartų str. 14 F4 5. UNESCO Exhibition Hall, Šv. Jono str. 11 D4 44. Panorama, Sodų str. 14 G3 10. Keistuolių Theatre, Laisvės ave 60 A1 22. Kenesa, Liubarto str. 6 C1 6. Vilnius Town Hall, Didžioji str. 31 E4 11. Domino Theatre, Savanorių ave 7 E1 45. Park Inn Vilnius North, Ukmergės str. 363 A1 23. Church of the Holy Cross (Bonifratres), 46. Park Villa Hotel, Vaidilutės str. 6A A3 ART GALLERIES AND WORKSHOPS OF FINE ARTS 12. OKT/Vilnius City Theatre, Ašmenos str. 8 E3 S.Daukanto sq. 1 D3 47. Ponas Tadas, Naugarduko str. 76 G1 1. A. and A. Tamošaičiai Gallery „Židinys“, 13. Dance Theatre, T. Kosciuškos str. 11 B5 24. Church of St Ignatius, Šv. Ignoto str. 4 D3 48. Rinno, Vingrių str. 25 F2 25. Franciscan Church, Trakų str. 9/1 E3 Domininkonų str. 15 E3 2. Art Centre of Baltic Amber, Šv. Mykolo g. 12 D4 SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES 49. Senatoriai, Tilto str. 2A C3 26. Church of St Philip and St Jacob the Apostles, 1. Akropolis, Ozo str. 25 A1 50. Žemaitės, Žemaitės str. 15 G1 Vasario 16-osios str. 11 B1 3. Arza Gallery, Savičiaus g. 9 E4 4. Black Ceramics Gallery, Naugarduko str. 20 F2 2. BIG, Ukmergės str. 369 A1 Two star hotels 27. Church of St Bartholomew, Užupio str. 17a E5 3. Europa, Konstiticijos ave 7A A2 51. Ambassador, Gedimino ave 12 C3 28. Evangelical Reformers Church, Pylimo str. 18 E2 6. Folk Art Gallery “Verpstė”, Žydų str. 2 E3 7. Gallery „Akademija“, Pilies str. 44/2 E4 5. Forum Palace, Konstitucijos ave 26 A1 52. Campanile Vilnius Airport Hotel, Minsko str. 14 G5 29. Church of St George, K. Sirvydo str. 4 C3 6. Gedimino 9, Gedimino ave 9 C3 53. Comfort Hotel LT, Mindaugo str. 27 G2 30. Shrine of Divine Mercy, Dominikonų str. 12 E3 8. Gallery „Arka“, Aušros Vartų str. 7 F4 7. Ozas, Ozo str. 18 A1 54. Corner Hotel, Ševčenkos str. 16 F1 31. Orthodox Church of Our Lady the Sign,Vytauto str. 21 C1 9. Gallery „Kairė-dešinė“, Latako str. 3 E4 10. Gallery „Znad Wilii“, Išganytojo str. 2/4 E4 8. Panorama, Saltoniškių str. 9 A1 55. Ecotel Vilnius, Slucko str. 8 A3 32. Orthodox Church of Michael the Archangel, 9. VCUP, Konstitucijos ave 16 A2 Kalvarijų str. 65 A3 11. Gallery „Lietuvos aidas“, Žemaitijos str. 11 F3 56. Jeruzalė Hotel, Kalvarijų str. 247 A3 12. Gallery „Šv. Jono gatvės”, Šv. Jono str. 11 D4 57. Mikotel, Pylimo str. 63 G4 33. Kalvarijų Church of the Invention of the Cross, CINEMAS 13. Gallery „Vartai“, Vilniaus str. 39 D3 58. Rūdninkų Vartai, Rūdninkų str. 15/46 F3 Kalvarijų str. 329 A3 1. Pasaka, Šv. Ignoto 4/3 D3 14. Gallery „Užupio galerija“, Užupio str. 3-1 E5 59. Runmis, Panevėžio str. 8A G1 34. Orthodox Church of St Michael and St Constantine, 2. Skalvija, A. Goštauto 2/15 B2 15. Gallery „Maldis“, Basanavičiaus str. 4A E2 60. Velga, Geležinio Vilko str. 3 E1 J. Basanavičiaus str. 27 D1 3. Forum Cinemas Vingis, Savanorių ave 7 E1 16. Gallery-Workshop of Stainedglass 35. Church of St Maria Virgin Birth, Sėlių str. 17 A1 4. Forum Cinemas Akropolis, Ozo str. 25 A1 61. Vilniaus Europolis, Švitrigailos str. 11d F1 “Vitražo manufaktūra”, Stiklių str. 6-8 E4 5. Multikino, Ozo str. 18 A1 62. Žijūrė, Žirnių str. 10 G5 MUSEUMS 17. Gallery “Actus Magnus”, Pilies str. 36-44 E4 One star hotels 1. National Museum of Lithuania (The New and The Old 18. Gallery „Šofar“,Mėsinių str. 3A-5 F3 OFFICIALS 62. Asimarė, Žirmūnų str. 149 A5 Arsenal), Arsenalo 1,3 C4 19. Goldsmith Guild Gallery “Meno niša”, 1. Presidential Palace, S. Daukanto sq. 2 D3 Guest houses 2. Gediminas Castle Tower Arsenalo str. 5 C4 Basanavičiaus str. 1/13 E2 2. The Parliament, Gedimino ave 43 C1 64. Dvaras, Tilto str. 3 C3 4. Kazys Varnelis House-Museum (LNM), Didžioji str. 26 E4 20. Jūratė’s Manufactory, Savičiaus str. 1 E4 3. The Government, Gedimino ave 11 C3 65. Guest House of Lithuanian University of Educology, 5. House of Signatories, Pilies str. 26 D4 21. Lithuanian Artist Association Gallery, Vokiečių str. 2 E3 4. Vilnius City Municipal Government, Konstitucijos ave 3 A2 Vivulskio str. 36 E1 6. Bastion of Vilnius Defense Wall (LNM), 22. Modern Art Centre, Literatų str. 8 D4 66. JNN Hostel, Konstitucijos ave 25 A1 Bokšto str. 20/18 F4 23. Old Town Art Gallery „Menų kiemas“, ACCOMMODATION 67. Litinterp, Bernardinų str. 7 D4 7. Vilnius Picture Gallery, Didžioji str. 4 E4 Barboros Radvilaitės str. 7/2 D4 Five star hotels 68. Mano Liza, Ligoninės str. 5 F3 8. National Art Gallery, Konstitucijos ave 22 A1 24. Old Town Art Gallery/Studio, Totorių str. 22-4 D3 1. Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, 69. Milžinų paunksmė, Kedrų str. 6 F1 25. Open Ceramics Studio-Gallery “Amatų gildija”, 9. Museum of Applied Art, Arsenalo str. 3 C4 Universiteto str. 14/2 D3 70. Nesė Pramogų bankas, Pamėnkalnio str. 7/8 C2 Pranciškonų str. 6 E3 10. Radvila Palace, Vilniaus str. 22 D3 2. Le Meridien Vilnius, Ežeraičio k. Avižienių sen., 71. The Young Tourist Centre, Polocko str. 7 E5 11. Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Katedros sq. 3 C4 26. Pamėnkalnio Gallery, Pamėnkalnio str. 1/13 D2 Vilniaus r. sav. A1 Hostels 12. Museum of Genocide Victims (KGB Museum), 27. Pylimo Gallery, Pylimo str. 30 E3 3. Narutis Hotel – Preferred Boutique, Pilies str. 24 D4 72. A Hostel, Sodų str. 8 G3 Gedimino ave. 40 C1 28. Photography Gallery “Prospektas”, Gedimino ave 43 C1 4. Radisson Blu Astorija, Didžioji str. 35 F4 73. Arts Academy Hostel, Latako str. 2 E4 13. Vytautas Kasiulius Art Museum, A. Goštauto str. 1 B2 29. Rotunda Gallery, A. Rotundo str. 3 C1 5. Ramada Hotel & Suites Vilnius, Subačiaus str. 2 F4 14. Memorial Complex of the Tuskulėnai Peace Park, 30. Russian Art Gallery, Išganytojo str. 2/4 E4 6. Relais & Chateaux Stikliai Hotel, Gaono str. 7 E3 74. Come to Vilnius, Šv. Stepono str. 15 G3 Žirmūnų str. 1f A5 31. Savickas Picture Gallery, Basanavičiaus str. 11 E2 Four star hotels 75. Center Stay Hostel, Aušros vartų 16 G4 15. Holocaust Exhibit (Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum), 32. Stasys Juškus Gallery, B. Radvilaitės str. 6B D5 7. Amberton, L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus str. 1 D3 76. Filaretai Youth Hostel, Filaretų str. 17 D5 Pamėnkalnio str. 12 D2 33. Studio-gallery “Delmonas”, J. Basanavičiaus str. 16/5 E1 8. Artis Centrum Hotels, Liejyklos str. 11/23 D3 77. Hostelgate, Šv. Mikalojaus str. 3 E3 16. Paneriai Memorial Museum (Vilna Gaon Jewish State 34. Studio-Gallery “D’Arijaus papuošalai”, 9. Atrium, Pilies str. 10 D4 78. Home Made House, Rūdninkų 13-5 F3 Museum), Agrastų str. 15 G1 Dominikonų str. 7/20 E3 10. Best Western Hotel Vilnius, Konstitucijos ave 14 A2 79. Jimmy Jumps House, Savičiaus str. 12-1 E4 17. Tolerance Center (Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum), 35. Textile Gallery “Aukso Avis”, Pilies str. 38 E4 11. Congress, Vilniaus str. 2/15 B3 80. Old Town Hostel, Aušros Vartų str. 20-10 G4 Naugarduko str. 10/2 F2 36. Užupis Art Incubator ,,Galera”, Užupio str. 2 E5 12. Conti, Raugyklos str. 7/2 F3 81. Pogo Hostel, B. Radvilaitės str. 3-1 D4 18. Museum of Vilnius University, Šv. Jono str. 12 D4 37. Užupis Blacksmithery Museum-Gallery, Užupio str. 26 E5 13. Crowne Plaza Vilnius, M.K. Čiurlionio str. 84 D1 19. Campanile of St. John’s Church, Šv. Jono str. 12 D4 38. Vilnius Photography Gallery, Stiklių str. 4/19 E4 14. Embassy Hotel Balatonas, Latvių str. 38 C1 VILNIUS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE & 20. Adomas Mickevičius Museum, Bernardinų str. 11 D4 39. Vilnius Town Hall, Didžioji str. 31 E4 15. Europa Royale Vilnius, Aušros Vartų str. 6 F4 CONVENTION BUREAU 21. Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, 40. Vilnius Potters’ Workshop, Užupio str. 9/2 E5 16. Grotthuss, Ligoninės str. 7 F3 Vilniaus str. 22 D3 Totorių str. 2/8 C3 41. Vilnius Academy of Art Jewellery Gallery “ARgenTum”, 17. Holiday Inn Vilnius, Šeimyniškių str. 1 A3 Didžioji str. 31 E4 22. Literary museum of A. Pushkin, Subačiaus str. 124 F5 Latako str. 2 E4 18. Mabre Residence Hotel, Maironio str. 13 E4 Šventaragio str. 2 D4 23. Railway Museum, Geležinkelio str. 16 G3 42. Vilnius Academy of Art Textile Gallery-Studio “Artifex”, 19. Moon Garden, Bazilijonų str. 10 F4 Rodūnios kelias 2 G1

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