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Published by: Vilnius City Municipal Government Economic Department Tourism Division (see back cover) Paintings by: Augustas Ramonas and Gediminas Akelaitis Photographs by: A. Balbierius, K. Driskius, J. Jakimavičius, G. Karosas, Z. Nekrošius, S. Platūkis, A. Rakauskas, D. Ramaniuk, M. Rashkovsky, V. Suslavičius, Z. Usinavičius, V. Valužis, A. Varanka, A. Žygavičius, UAB Kinokomanda All data in this book is correct as known to Tourism Division at the time of printing (October 2005). No responsibility shall be accepted for changes, typesetting or printing errors. A Word of Welcome

Other publications The Lithuanian capital Vilnius is by the Tourism Division of Vilnius City a city where everyone will find Municipal Government something memorable. Wheth- er landing or taking off over the These publications can by ordered free of , the spires and the red charge. Contact: tiled roofs will be inviting you to VILNIUS CITY TOURIST OFFICE AND enter their labyrinth of architec- CONVENTION BUREAU tural and cultural diversity. The city Vilniaus g. 22, LT-01119, Vilnius of Baroque, Vilnius is also a mosaic of TEL 262 9660, FAX 262 8169 Gothic, Rococo, Classicism, Empire and [email protected]., www.vilnius-tourism.lt Modern styles, Post Modernism and Socialist Realism – all cuddled among surrounding fields VILNIUS. CITY BREAK and forests. Clean, narrow streets and renovated houses host a mul- An attractive pocket-size brochure about possi- titude of cosy little cafés, restaurants and hotels, shops and banks, bilities of spending a weekend in Vilnius. Vilnius City Break contains highlights of the city, routes galleries and secret hidden courtyards – to give you everything that to places of interest, destinations outside Vilnius, will make your stay completely comfortable and your memories filled lists of museums, restaurants, travel agencies, with personal discoveries. etc. Publication is dedicated to every visitor of Vilnius. An old-world city at the crossroads of East and West, North and Language: English. 1/3 A4, 80 pages. South, lately Vilnius has reached heights of class and modernity. CULTURAL EVENTS IN VILNIUS 2006 Elegant hotels and their still freshly painted bedrooms and confer- Here you will find a calendar of all the main cul- ence halls are inviting for both private stays as well as for business tural, business, or public events in the city. clients. Places to dine have been praised for their wonderful service, Languages: English, German, Russian, Polish, Finnish. diversity of cuisines and quality of cooking, as well as a great value Folded booklet. for the money. VILNIUS. MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, EVENTS Relaxation and fun are a matter of taste, of course. A good film, a 2006 Published by Vilnius City Tourist Office and pleasing concert, or a fulfilling theatre performance are certain to be Convention Bureau taking place when you are here – Vilnius lays claim to a dynamic cul- Professional guide for conference organizers: con- tural life. A monumental profusion of churches illuminate the sacred ference rooms in Vilnius with detailed information and very lively artistic manifestations on the streets. Scattered in the about number of seats, services, conference cater- ing companies, and other useful information. squares and secret corridors, the art shops and galleries declare that Language: English. A4, 36 pages. the people here celebrate life. VILNIUS. UNFORGETTABLE HARMONY AND Other choices for entertainment can be found at the brand-new and CHARM quite extensive commercial and leisure centers. Here, one can readily It is a colourful, introductory brochure about enjoy a variety of sports activities, have a glass of superb local beer, Vilnius; lots of photos and the main facts about or dance all night in the night clubs. Nature lovers can hike or bike in and Vilnius: history, old town, culture, entertainment, nature etc. the regional parks in the city or go to the national parks and resort Languages: English, German, Russian, Polish, Finnish, towns that are just a 30-60 minute drive from Vilnius. French. A4, 20 pages. The Vilnius Tourism Manual 2006 provides you with every detail to VILNIUS OPENLY YOURS make your journey complete, convenient, and safe. We hope you A colourful brochure about Vilnius; with photos will be happy in Vilnius! We know that you won’t be able to forget and the essential facts. its charms. www.vilnius.lt

How to use this manual Separate chapters have been created for the most important sub- jects, ranking from transportation, eating, drinking and sleeping to museums, attractions and excursions. These subjects covered in the various chapters can by found in the list of contents and in the reference list (page 6). Contents We have tried to make the Vilnius Tourism Manual as complete as possible. However, you may not always be able to find the information that you require in the manual. Should this be case, please contact: VILNIUS CITY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC DEPARTMENT TOURISM DIVISION Konstitucijos pr. 3, LT-09601 Vilnius, Lithuania TEL 211 2313, FAX 211 2315 [email protected], www.tourism.vilnius.lt Word of Welcome 3 What is very useful Reference list 6 Vilnius Tourism Manual 2006 in PDF format can be downloaded at www.tourism.vilnius.lt. Select Publications in the site menu. Chapter 1 High quality photographs of Vilnius can be found at www.tourism. vilnius.lt/photo. Please read the site introduction carefully. Unforgettable Harmony and Calling Vilnius and other cities Charm To obtain information by telephone or fax from abroad, please dial the international code (for example 00), then the number for the Southern Architecture under Lithuania (370) and the number for Vilnius (5), followed by the a Northern Sky 8 number of the organization or company of your choice. Within Lithuania but still outside Vilnius, you first have to dial (8) Old Town and New City 10 and the number for Vilnius (5), followed by the number of the or- Vilnius CV – Creativity and Vitality ganization or company of your choice. If a mobile phone number is indicated (MOB), no city code is re- Vilnius – the European Capital of Culture of 2009 12 quired. Please dial the mobile code (e.g. 689) instead of the city code. Main cultural events in 2006 14 In this manual, codes of mobile phones are mentioned in brackets and followed by the company number (for instance (654) 32100). Dreaming of Spires 18 Once in Vilnius, you can immediately dial the number of the organi- zation or the company. The same goes for other cities in Lithuania. Chapter 2 Telephone codes of Lithuanian cities Transportation

Akmenė (8) 425 Panevėžys (8) 45 2.1 Transportation to Vilnius 22 Alytus (8) 315 Pasvalys (8) 451 Anykščiai (8) 381 Plungė (8) 448 2.2 Transportation within Vilnius 23 Birštonas (8) 319 Prienai (8) 319 2.3 Car rental 23 Biržai (8) 450 Radviliškis (8) 422 Druskininkai (8) 313 Raseiniai (8) 428 2.4 Coach rental 23 Elektrėnai (8) 528 Rokiškis (8) 458 (8) 386 Skuodas (8) 440 2.5 Boat rental 24 Jonava (8) 349 Šakiai (8) 345 2.6 Bicycle rental 24 Joniškis (8) 426 Šalčininkai (8) 380 (8) 447 Šiauliai (8) 41 2.7 Unusual means of transport 24 Kaišiadorys (8) 346 Šilalė (8) 449 (8) 37 Šilutė (8) 441 2.8 Parking in Vilnius 24 Kelmė (8) 427 Širvintos (8) 382 Kėdainiai (8) 347 Švenčionys (8) 387 Klaipėda (8) 46 Tauragė (8) 446 Chapter 3 Kretinga (8) 445 Telšiai (8) 444 Kupiškis (8) 459 Trakai (8) 528 Tour Planing Lazdijai (8) 318 Ukmergė (8) 340 Marijampolė (8) 343 (8) 389 3.1 Incoming tour operators 26 Mažeikiai (8) 443 Varėna (8) 310 Molėtai (8) 383 Vilkaviškis (8) 342 3.2 Foreign travel agencies 26 Neringa (8) 469 Vilnius (8) 5 3.3 Excursion operators 27 Pakruojis (8) 421 (8) 386 Palanga (8) 460 (8) 385 3.4 Cultural routes and networks 27

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3.5 Guide organizations 27 6.3 Art galleries 49 3.6 Guiding regulations 27 6.4 Museums and attractions 3.7 Vilnius City Tourist Office and outside Vilnius 51 Convention Bureau 27 6.4 Concert halls and music venues 53 3.8 Thematic excursions 28 6.5 Theatres 53 6.6 Live music cafés 54 Chapter 4 Accommodation Chapter 7 4.1 Hotel classification cystem 30 Entertainment and things to do 4.2 City zones 30 7.1 Shopping 56 4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance 31 7.2 Shopping and 4.4 Hotels 32 entertainment centres 58 4.5 Guest houses 36 7.3 Business and leisure centre 58 4.6 Youth hotels / hostels 36 7.4 Nightlife 59 4.7 Motels 37 7.5 Internet cafés 60 4.8 Camping sites 37 7.6 Cinemas 60 4.9 Bed & breakfast 37 7.7 Stargazing 60 4.10 Apartments 38 7.8 Events organizers 61 4.11 Countryside tourism 38 7.9 Nature parks and beaches 61 7.10 Sports activities 62 Chapter 5 Restaurants and Catering Chapter 8 Official File 5.1 Restaurants with catering for groups 40 9.1 General facts 64 5.2 Unique places for banquets 43 9.2 Consular information 64 5.3 Catering companies 44 9.3 Tourism institutions 66 9.4 Culture institutions 67 Chapter 6 9.4 Tourist information centres 67 Arts and Culture 9.5 Vilnius and Lithuania on internet 68

6.1 Museums in Vilnius 46 City Centre Map 71 6.2 Exhibition centres 49

5 www.vilnius.lt Reference list Click on page number to get to the page. embasies 64-65 nature parks 61 Europos parkas, the European Park 51 night clubs 59 A events calendar 14-17 night clubs, adult 60 accommodation 30-38 events organizers 61 aero sports 24 excursions 27, 28 O aerobics 62 opera 53 airlines 22 F amber 48, 57 fashion 15, 57 P antiques 56 ferries 22 photography 51 apartments 38 fine crafts 50-51, 56 philharmonic 53 art galleries 49-51 flights 22, 61 poetry 15 art shops 56 folk art 51, 53 population 64 astronomy 53, 61 Frank Zappa 11 public transport 23 B G R ballooning 24 Gediminas Castle 46 railways 22 beaches 62 Gediminas, the Grand Duke 11 restaurants 40-43 bed & breakfast 37-38 Geographical Centre of Europe 51 riding 62 bicycle 24 Grūtas Park, Druskininkai 53 Rumšiškės, Museum of Lithuania 53 billiards 59 guest houses 36 Russian 20 birdwatching 62 guiding, guides 27 boats 24, 43 gyms 62 S books 57 H sculpture parks 51, 52 bowling 59 sightseeing 24, 26-28 busses 22 handicrafts 50-51, 56 shopping 56-58 C history of Vilnius 8, 10 sports 62 holidays, public 64 stargazing 53, 60-61 camper rental 23 horses 62 camping sites 37 hotels 32-36 T canoes 24 I taxi 23 Capital of Culture 12 theatre events 14-17 car rental 23 internet cafés 60 theatres 53-54 carting 62 internet links about Vilnius 68, 69 tickets, tickets online 14 casinos 60 tourism institutions 66 castles 46, 52 J tourist information centres 67-68 catering companies 44 jazz 14-17 trains 22 Catholic 18-20 jewellery 56 Trakai Castle 52 cheap flights 22 Jews, Jewish 20, 27, 47 transportation 22-24 Chris Rea 15 Jogaila, the Grand Duke 11 travel agencies 26-27 Christmas 17 churches 17, 18-20 K U cinema events 14-17 Karaim 20, 52 Ukrainian 20 cinemas 60 Kernavė 52 Užupis 8, 11, 28 Čiurlionis, Mikalojus Konstantinas 13, 48 KGB Museum 47 classical music 14-17 V climate 64 L concert halls 53 VAT (reclaiming VAT) 56 conferencing, congresses 67 language 64 Vilnius City Tourist Office 27 countryside tourism 38 live music 54 Vilnius International Airport 22 cultural events 14-17 11, 47 culture institutions 67 M visas 64 currency 64 map 71 Vivattur, tourism fair 14 markets 58 Vytautas, the Grand Duke 11 D medieval 28 W dance 14-17 Mickiewicz, Adam 47 dancing 62 Mindaugas, the King 11 walking tours 28 Depeche Mode 15 money 64 workshops 48, 49, 50 diplomatic missions 64-66 motels 37 museums 46-49, 51-53 Y E youth accommodation 36-37 N estates 27, 43 ethno-cosmology 53 national parks 68

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1 Unforgettable 1 Harmony and Charm

Vilnius’ Old Town is the connoisseur’s choice! Napoleon liked the Gothic St Anne’s church so much that he wanted to carry it over to … on the palm of his hand! Fortunately, he didn’t, and the jewel has been preserved up to this day. Luckily so have other grand architectural and cultural masterpieces – the late Baroque churches are particularly outstanding. UNESCO declared the Old Town a part of the World heritage. It’s all still here, just come and see!

Chapter contents Southern Architecture under the Northern Sky 8 Old Town and New City 10 Vilnius CV – Creativity and Vitality 12 Main cultural events in 2006 14 Dreaming of Spires 18

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Southern architecture beneath the north- ern sky, the Vilnius amphitheatre nestled among hills, invaded by grove and bar- ren areas, summer cumuli and autumn haze – all this create and amazing unity and radiates the spirit of freedom, the individuality of Europe. It is not surprising that the capital of Lithuania is fast becom- ing one of the most popular destinations of Eastern Europe. Vilnius is the most northern Baroque city even in the world. Breaks between the gables of different shape and height and uncountable spires of churches make the skyline here, rather than highroads of high-block houses. Vilnius’ historic centre is one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha or 890 acres). There are about 1.5 thousand historic buildings that were built in a number of different centuries and styles. Although Vilnius is often called a baroque city, the main sights of the city are the gothic Gediminas Castle and the classicist Cathedral Square, symbols of the years between 1944 and 1990, but what is known as Vilnius Center, where the capital. thankfully they were never carried out) there are many stately neighborhoods Surviving both WWII and the Soviet oc- the Old Town was quite rightly declared and beautiful parks, and much more. And cupation almost intact (many plans were a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, it’s a quick spin across the Neris River to proposed to destroy parts of it during and thanks to this status, much needed the New District with the Forum Palace a renovation has taken place. It can now sports, entertainment, and business center boast the title of one of the most authentic and even to the new and elegant Munici- European Old Towns in existence. pal Center, a skyscraper overlooking the Perhaps the best way to see Old Town Neris. One can cycle to the Television Vilnius is to just stroll around, savoring Tower (a gigantic Christmas Tree during the sites. Big enough to discover over and the holidays), now the symbolic center of over for weeks on end, and small enough Lithuania’s independence movement. Or not to get permanently lost in. Today’s one can go to the Kalvarijų flea market and Old Town is the product of much histori- bazaar, the forested park at with cal influence, but it is most conveniently the nearby Stations of the Cross. Or on a described as Late Baroque. Most buildings more somber note, to the Ponar Memo- date from the periods immediately after rial. Perhaps you just want to walk about the great fires of 1610, 1737, 1748 and Old Town and the nearby streets. Any 1749, when the earlier wooden structures guidebook could keep you busy for days. where replaced with stone. Much of the Maybe try the Amber market on Pilies Old Town is hidden away in courtyards, Street, or the Contemporary Art Gallery. and the visitor is encouraged to explore But certainly for a beer at the end of your everywhere in detail. journey, descend into the “Republic of Užupis” itself home to bohemia and the Still, there are bike paths for the adven- tiny and sparkling Vilnia River. turous, and cycling can take you through

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Years ago

7th-2nd centuries BC. The first Baltic tribes established themselves on the territory which is now known as Lithuania. 1009. Lithuania was first mentioned in a written text, the Kvedlinburgh Chronicle, as the country where archbishop Bru- nonus was ‘hit over the head by pagans in Lituae and then went to heaven’. 1236. Duke Mindaugas unites local chief- tains to defeat the Livonian knights at the battle of Saulė, and thus established the state of Lithuania. 1253. On July 6th Duke Mindaugas was crowned the Lithuania’s king. Now this day is celebrated as the Day of Lithuanian Statehood. 1323. Vilnius was first mentioned as the capital of Lithuania. The Grand Duke Ge- diminas sent an official invitation to West- ern European merchants and craftsmen to Wilna Lituaniae Metropolis, Town view, Braun/Hogenberg, Cologne, 1581 visit the city, settle, and work here. 1387. The Grand Duke Jogaila after en- tering into royal union with Poland and toric Battle of Grünewald (Žalgiris) against monasteries were either closed, or con- Christianizing Lithuania, granted Vilnius the Teutonic knights. verted into military barracks. municipal rights. Lithuania was the last 1495. The first goldsmith and sewing crafts 1834. A telegraph line from St. Peters- pagan state to convert to Christianity. guilds were established. Vilnius starts to burg–Vilnius–Warsaw, was installed. 1410. The Army, united and led by two expand as a trading, industrial, and cul- 1864–1904. After the second failed Rebel- cousins, Jogaila the King of Poland and tural centre of Eastern Europe. lion ‘Russianizing epoch’ started. Vytautas the Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1522. Pranciškus Skoryna (Francis Sko- 1918. On February 16 the restoration of achieved a resounding victory in the his- ryna) established the very first Printing the Independent State of Lithuania was House of the city. Vilnius flouished as a proclaimed. city of merchants and craftsmen, becom- 1920. Poland annexed Vilnius and Lithua- ing one of the great book printing centres nian capital was transferred to Kaunas. of Europe. 1939. Lithuanian independence ended 1569. Vilnius lost its significance as a with the secret signing of the Molotov– royal residence and administrative capital Ribbentropp pact and the agreement on a after the Lublin Union, when the Com- division of political spheres of influence. monwealth of Lithuania and Poland was The Soviets restored Vilnius to Lithuania created. Then Warsaw became the hub of as its capital in return for the right to es- the huge united state. tablish military bases there. That paved the 1579. The school founded by Jesuits in way for the annexation of the country. 1570 was raised to University status by 1941–1944. During the Second World King Stephen Bathory. It became the most War, Vilnius Old Town suffered great important cultural centre in the region. losses. However, a majority of the most 1795. Following the third Partition of the valuable monuments survived. Lithuanian-Polish State, Lithuania was 1990. On March 11th the Supreme Council annexed to . The city was plundered Vilnius Univer- announced the restoration of Lithuanian and devastated. sity, the oldest in independence. Eastern Europe. 1831. After the failed Rebellion, Vilnius 2004. In May, Lithuania became a member The Library. University was closed, Catholic churches of the EU. were changed to Russian Orthodox, and

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Did you know that … … Vilnius is a city where airplane flights zoom under bridges. World famous pilot Jurgis Kairys made history by flying under a bridge upside down and another time 1 by flying under ten bridges one after the other. And now … the French National Institute of Geography has established that the geo- Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, graphical center of Europe is 24 km from Vilnius is still a fascinating mix of old and Vilnius, and various artists have given new, a recent pagan heritage and Christian artistic meaning to this place by creating traditions, palaces and skyscrapers, the the European Park of Sculptures (19 km tongues of Babel – Lithuanian, Russian, from the city). Polish, English – and the throaty voice … a monument to the famous American of a saxophone in the language known to composer, guitarist and singer Frank all as Jazz. Zappa, was erected in 1995 – the first and From the Gates of the Dawn in Old Town the only in the world. Some people only dating from the 16th century or from the need to know this to find a reason to visit far more ancient Upper Castle, a visitor Vilnius. can still catch a glimpse of amber, the … during the Soviet occupation, people flicker of a sword. And from across the the famous Vilnius Festival or Banchetto were tortured in the underground cham- Neris River thirty-three stories up in the Musicale, which welcome superstars of bers. Now, former inmates are the guides new, postmodern Europa Business Centre, classical music. Folk-art events become who take you on excursions through one can see the new Vilnius, a modern, festive occasions for the whole city. Then, the same KGB cells in which they were bustling city with fabulous hotels and everyone starts singing and dancing. See imprisoned. business centers, sports and entertainment the list of cultural events on pages 14-17. complexes, and yet all of this intricately … at a height of 165 metres, at the TV Thanks to the history of the city, Vilnius woven into a network of forests, churches, Tower and restaurant Paukščių Takas inherited a tolerant and artistic atmos- mysterious courtyards, and lovely, russet- (Milky Way), you can have lunch and en- phere. Even the newest shopping centres tiled rooftops. joy the city’s panorama. Or from a height can take hold of you for hour or more of 280 metres, you can try a bungee jump. In 2009 Lithuania will celebrate the first because of the live music or art exhibitions. On New Year’s Eve, the lit up TV tower mentioning of her name, and Vilnius What to say about the variety of museums is one of the highest Christmas ‘trees’ in will be the European Capital of Culture and the swarm of art galleries. Some of Europe. that year. Now the city is boosting its them are one of a kind. See pages 45-54 for … Užupis, sometimes called the Mont- cultural life with numerous festivals, con- cultural and artistic life in Vilnius. certs, shows, and exhibitions. Come here martre of Vilnius, is one of the oldest and There are endless streets and courtyards in Autumn and you will be able to hear most authentic parts of the city. to explore, nature parks to admire, nu- three different international jazz festivals. … Vilnius University, the oldest university merous shops and boutiques to keep the Lovers of classical music shall not omit in Eastern Europe, was founded in 1579 ‘shopaholics’ occupied, and there’s some- and is renowned for its traditions. It now thing for everyone after dark in Vilnius. Or has more than 20,000 students. maybe you would like to try a jet-flight or canoeing? See pages 55-62 of this book. Gedimino Aveniu Still preserving the feeling of a small town, Vilnius is also a modern metropolis. Europos Square from the Europa There are free internet zones in the main Nusiness Centre shopping and business streets. So don’t be surprised when you see people checking their e-mail in the shadow of a 17th cen- tury building. A Lithuanian taxi company was definitely the first in Europe to install multimedia consoles in some of its cars. Try to catch a right cab and you will be able to see pictures of Vilnius, videos, surf the internet, or play video games on your way from the airport to the hotel. Vilnius is the ideal place to combine work and pleasure. It’s a compact city where the best attractions, a rich mix of enter- tainment and shopping areas, are never far away.

Old Town and New City 11 www.vilnius.lt Vilnius CV 1 Creativity and Vitality Vilnius – the European Capital of Culture of 2009

In 2009 Lithuania will be celebrating the the ceremony. Berthonneau’s portfolio millennium of the first mentioning of her includes the closing ceremony of the name. And this year Vilnius – the capital 1992 Olympics in , the illumi- of Lithuania – will be the European Capital nation of the Eiffel Tower on the eve of of Culture. the Millennium, the opening and closing Creativity and vitality – these two key ceremonies of numerous festivals, as well words have been chosen for the motto for as the projects of Groupe F, with which the ‘Vilnius – the European Capital of Cul- Berthonneau works. ture’ programme: Creativity and Vitality. In particular these two words reflect the fundamental characteristics of Vilnius as Artscape a European Capital of Culture. at Millennium Hall

Events throughout the Year Light Over Europe, For the first time in its history, longstand- Light Over You ing festivals portraying different genres of art will join together under one roof in Vil- Opening of the Programme nius. They will display their programmes Vilnius 2009 in a brand new multifunctional complex of concert and theatre halls, called Millen- 16th of February nium Hall, to be opened in 2009. Day of Restoration of Lithuanian Inde- tradition can be utilized for the opening of This will be a season of art filled with crea- pendence – the 16th of February – has tra- the Vilnius – European Capital of Culture tive challenges, and will include some of ditionally been of particular significance programme. the most prominent European artists of in Lithuania, attracting the attention of 2009 would be the first year that the Lithuanian origin or having close ties with thousands of people. This long-standing celebration of Lithuania’s independence Lithuania: Mstislav Rostropovich, Violeta acquires a European dimension. Its motto: Urmana, Gidon Kremer and his joint ‘Europe congratulates Lithuania, Lithua- chamber orchestra Kremerata Baltica, Ju- nia congratulates Europe’. The ceremony is to take place in the central square of Vilnius, accommodating up to 25 000 people. It will be broadcast live on national television, as well as to European television stations via satellite. Planning the event will include joining the forces of artists and coordinators from three to four countries. During the ceremony, silhouettes from classic architecture merge with modern laser shows and fireworks; classical music is interwoven with contemporary music popular among young people. Christophe Berthonneau, a leading pyro- Download the PDF file of a comprehensive publication technician responsible for the production about European Capital of Culture 2009 at www.tourism. of many unique light and fireworks shows, vilnius.lt. Please select Publications in the site menu. has been invited to author the concept of

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At the European city of Vilnius and its surrounding region, Park (read more students of music, art, and theatre who will on page 51) conduct concerts, plays and other events free of charge and open to all residents and visitors to the city. 1 The jazz festivals held in Vilnius at Mil- lennium Hall will present the unique expressions of European jazz that ‘feed’ the flame of the European jazz scene, so open to innovation. These will include jazz groups and soloists from the Scan- dinavian countries, , , the United Kingdom, Poland, Russia and other countries – groups which fuse the standards of jazz with the various folk and classical music of Europe and the world in their work. A Europe of Cities: Local Time in Literature Transgressing January – December, 2009 Boundaries In 2009, a famous writer from each of the capitals of the other 24 EU Member States will be invited to Vilnius (writers from The Works of Čiurlionis th and his Contemporaries Lithuania, the 25 Member State, will be involved in the project all year) to conduct April – August, 2009 literary events. Twice a month Vilnius Works of the most famous Lithuanian will greet one of the European capitals lian Rachlin, David Gering, and others. painter and composer, Mikalojus Kon- and offer Vilnius residents and guests the opportunity to familiarise themselves The most memorable festivals to take stantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911), were often exhibited in the largest European with European countries and their capitals place in Vilnius will include the Vilnius through literature. Festival, St. Christopher Summer Festival, art centres, inciting astonishment and Sirens, Gaida, Baltic Dance, and the New fascination over a little known genius from The programme will also include Lithua- Drama Festival of joint projects. These will Eastern Europe. nian publishers who not only publish include the theatrical troupes of Oskaras The works of Čiurlionis attracted the- in books but organize the translations Koršunovas, Eimuntas Nekrošius, Riman- terest of prominent personalities such as of visiting writers’ new books into the tas Tuminas, the Lithuanian National Igor Stravinsky, Jacques Lipchitz, Wassily , as well as the city’s Symphony Orchestra, the Lithuanian Kandinsky and others. This is no surprise, bookstore representatives. State Symphony Orchestra, the Lithua- as this artist is one of the pioneers of ab- nian Chamber Orchestra, the municipal stract painting in Europe. Christophorus Chamber Orchestra of In Vilnius, European Capital of Culture, an European Baroque Vilnius, and the Vilnius municipal youth international mega exhibition of modern Dialogues choir Jauna Muzika. art will be opened. It will display the works The open spaces of Millennium Hall will of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and Events throughout the Year be occupied by young artists from the his colleagues who worked in Poland, European Baroque Dialogues is to be a Russia, Germany and other countries. The special programme of Baroque art projects aim of the exhibition is to gather works M.K. Čiurlionis, (architecture, music, theatre, painting, Camaraderie of art from Lithuanian, Polish, German, literature and dance, authentic and elec- and Austrian museums and, for the first tronic Baroque) and media. It will be con- time, unify a number of philosophies on ducted during the winter, spring, summer the works of Čiurlionis and his colleagues, and autumn seasons in 2009 in Vilnius stressing their roles as visionaries. at Baroque churches, chapels, ensemble The goal of the project is also to transgress chambers of monasteries and mansions, symbolic borders not only between Eu- museums and libraries, city squares, ropean countries, but especially between and virtual media. It will strive to make different forms of art (music and painting), an up-to-date presentation and modern styles and schools. interpretation of the European Baroque artistic heritage that shaped Vilnius, one of the most beautiful centres of the Old Continent’s Baroque culture.

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Major organizers of Cultural events online the city events Entertainment Bank has the biggest database of cultural events covering all of Lithuania. CULTURAL DIVISION OF VILNIUS CITY Please search at www.eb.lt. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT You can also buy tickets to various cultural Konstitucijos pr. 3, LT-09601, Vilnius events via internet at www.tiketa.lt and at TEL 211 2382 www.tickets.lt. [email protected], www.vilnius.lt COMMISSION OF THE LITHUANIAN REPUBLIC STATE HOLIDAYS January J. Basanavičiaus g. 5, LT-01118, Vilnius TEL 261 0250 1st: National Flag Day [email protected], www.muza.lt Venues: Gediminas Hill, Cathedral Square. LITHUANIAN NATIONAL Organized by: Cultural Division of Vilnius City Municipal PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Government. Aušros Vartų g. 5, LT-01129 Vilnius th TEL 266 5210, FAX 266 5266 6 : The Three Kings’ Holiday info@filharmonija.lt, www.filharmonija.lt The Three Magi procession along the streets of Vilnius Old Town, the theatrical perform- VILNIAUS FESTIVALIAI Klaipėdos g. 6, LT-01117, Vilnius ance Bethlehem. biggest fair, annually visited by 50 thousand Venues: the Cathedral square, streets of the Old Town. TEL 212 7364 , MOB (613) 09428 people. You will find quite a lot of European Organized by: Vilnius Old Town Theatre (TEL 213 4064, [email protected], www.vilniusfestivals.lt publishers at the collective stands in the [email protected]). fair. In the city, numerous cultural events VILNIUS ETHNIC ACTIVITY CENTRE are dedicated to books during the four days Pamėnkalnio g. 34, LT-01114, Vilnius TEL 279 1288 of this fair. February Venue: Exhibition centre LITEXPO. [email protected], www.etno.lt Organized by: Lithuanian Publishers Association (TEL VILNIUS TEACHERS’ HOUSE 16th: Independence Day 261 7740, [email protected]), Lietuviškos knygos (TEL/FAX 261 Vilniaus g. 39, LT-01119, Vilnius 8741, [email protected]). A national holiday. Events dedicated to the TEL 261 6452, 212 2725 16th of February, the day of the Lithuanian [email protected], www.kultura.lt State Restoration. LITHUANIAN MUSICIANS SUPPORT Venue: Cathedral Square. March FOUNDATION Organized by: Commission of the Lithuanian Republic Bernardinų g. 8/8, LT-01124, Vilnius State Holidays, Cultural Division of Vilnius City Municipal 3th–5th: Fair KAZIUKO MUGĖ Government. TEL 261 3174 The traditional folk arts and crafts fair [email protected], www.lmrf.lt 25th: UŽGAVĖNĖS / Shrove dedicated to the 4th of March, the day of the Patron of Lithuania, St Casimir. Tuesday Venues: Vilnius Old Town, Town Hall square, Sirvydas Užgavėnės is one of the most entertaining square, Pilies, Didžioji, Vokiečių, Rūdninkų streets. days in Vilnius, marking the end of the Organized by: Marceliukės klėtis (TEL 272 8794, winter, driving it away, and the beginning [email protected]) of Lent. Traditionally all day through, the th th streets are alive with people in masks and 3 –5 : Exhibition VIVATTUR costumes, who in the evening burn down Annual international travel and tourism Morn, the symbol of winter and lifeless exhibion. nature. Shows of Vilnius folklore ensembles Venue: Exhibition centre LITEXPO. create a festive atmosphere in the city. Organized by: Visus Plenus (Vytenio g. 9/25, TEL 213 63 Venues: streets of the Old Town, Sereikiškių Park, Vilnius 26, [email protected], www.visusplenus.lt) Teachers’ House Courtyard. th th Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre, Vilnius Teach- 9 –15 : NEXT FESTIVAL ers’ House. Independent Vilnius film and video festival. Venues: Cinemas of Vilnius City. th th 23 –26 : Vilnius Book Fair Organized by: Move with Movie (MOB (699) 49127, It is a serious and profession al cultural [email protected], www.nextfestival.net) forum, listed in the major European book fair catalogues. In the Baltic States, it is the

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22th–29th: VILNIAUS PAVASARIS International cinema festival Vilnius Spring. Venues: Forum Cinemas Coca Cola Plaza, Forum Cinemas 1 Akropolis. Organized by: Kino Aljansas (TEL (616) 45643, [email protected], www.kino.lt). 24th–25th: MADOS INFEKCIJA Annual fashion festival Fashion Infection. Venue: Contemporary Art Centre. Organized by: Effectus (Raugyklos g. 15,TEL 210 6650, MOB (686) 79699, effectus@effectus.lt, www.madosinfekcija.lt). At the fair th st Kaziuko Mugė 27 – May 1 : KAUNAS JAZZ April International jazz festival. Venue: Vilnius Congress Hall. 16th–17th: Easter Organized by: Kaunas Jazz Club (TEL (37) 750145, 11th: Lithuanian indepen- Games with Easter eggs, singing and danc- [email protected], www.kaunasjazz.lt). dence restoration day ing, that’s what Easter fun outdoors is about Events dedicated to this national holiday. in the city’s squares and courtyards. Venues: Various venues of Vilnius City. Venue: Šventaragis Valley, other venues of the city. May Organized by: Commission of the Lithuanian Republic Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre. State Holidays, Cultural Division of Vilnius City Municipal 1st–7th: NAUJASIS BALTIJOS Government. 10th–22th: JAUNA MUZIKA ŠOKIS th Annual music festival Young Music. 15 : Chris Rea Farewell Tour Venues: Vilnius concert halls, Centre of Tolerance (Nau- International dance festival New Baltic Dance Venue: Siemens Arena. garduko g. 10/2), Vilnius City Hall, The Lithuanian National 2006. One of the most outstanding festivals Contacts: [email protected], www.infoshow.lt, Drama Theatre, Contemporary Art Centre. in the Baltic States. Groups from Sweden, www.chrisrea.com. Buy tickets at www.tiketa.lt. Organized by: Lithuanian Music Information and Finland, Norway, Denmark, the UK, France, Publishing Centre, The Lithuanian Composers’ Union th Russia, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania take 18 : Depeche Mode World (A. Mickevičiaus g. 29, TEL 272 1727, MOB (680) 29848, part in the festival. Tour [email protected], www.mic.lt/lit/festivals.htm). Venues: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Lithuanian Op- era and Ballet Theatre, Menų spaustuvė (Bernardinų g. 8/8). Venue: Siemens Arena. th th April 4 – May15 : Festival Organized by: Lithuanian dance information centre (A. Buy tickets at www.tiketa.lt. SUGRĮŽIMAI Jakšto g. 9, TEL 261 0805, info@dance). st 21 : Spring Equinox. EARTH Annual music festival The Returns. 5th–6th: Wine Days DAY Venues: Vilnius City Hall, Museum of Applied Arts, Vilnius Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lithuanian Law University Venues: Vilnius Old Town, Wine Club. New folk music concert. (Ateities g. 20), S. Vainiūnas apartment-museum (A. Organized by: Vyno Klubas (B. Radvilaitės g. 7/2-1, TEL 231 Venue: Siemens Arena. Goštauto g. 2-41), Lithuanian National Philharmonic. 3812, [email protected], www.vynoklubas.lt). Organised by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre. Organized by: Lithuanian Musicians Support Foundation. 15th–28th: POEZIJOS PAVASARIS International poetry festival Poetry Spring has been held since 1966. Lithuanian and foreign poets of different generations deliver about one hundred readings. Venues: Writers’ Club Hall (K. Sirvydo g. 6), Museum of Ap- plied Arts, Book House Vaga (Gedimino pr. 50), Užupis café (Užupio g. 2A), Vilnius Teachers’ House (Vilniaus g. 39), The Grand Hall of The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (Gedi- mino pr. 3), Constitution Hall of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, the European Park, Vilnius City Pilaitė Wood, K. Sarbievijaus Courtyard of Vilnius University. Organized by: The Lithuanian Writers’ Union (K. Sirvydo g. 6, TEL 262 92 67, [email protected], [email protected]).

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24th–28th: SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI The 33rd annual international folklore fes- tival will introduce folklore groups from 1 Europe and Asia. Chamber concerts and performances at the city squares will present outstanding soloists and superb ensembles. Evenings of light singing and glee songs, guest concerts, a song hour, dancing at night, and various exhibitions will be offered to au- diences of various ages and backgrounds. Venues: The Old Town and the Sereikiškių park. Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre.

th th May 24 – June 30 : Days of the VILNIUS FESTIVAL 2006 Capital City Held every year in June since 1997, this festival features Classical music and invites world-famous performers. Each year the 1th–24th: TINKLAI festival has a different concept and presents July both traditional and newer music. International short film festival Nets. Venues: National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Lithuanian 6th: Lithuanian Statehood Day Venues: Unconventional venues of the city, cinema halls. National Philharmonic, the Great Courtyard of Vilnius Uni- Organized by: Panoptikumas (S. Konarskio g. 49-302) Events dedicated to the 6th of July, the day versity, St Bernardines’ Church, Forum Palace. TEL 213 8478, MOB (676) 24020, [email protected], Organized by: Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society, of the Coronation of the Lithuanian King www.tinklai.lt). Vilniaus festivaliai. Mindaugas – a national holiday. Venues: Cathedral Square, various venues of the city. 6th–10th: GRIEŽYNĖ Organized by: Commission of the Lithuanian Republic State Holidays, Cultural Division of Vilnius City Municipal Instrumental folklore festival held every June Government. second year. Venues: streets and squares of the Old Town and squares. rd th Organized by: Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre (Barboros 23 –24 : JONINĖS () Radvilaitės g. 8, TEL 262 5958, [email protected], www.lfcc.lt). The Feast of St John. The Lithuanian tradi- August th th tional Rasų feast or Joninės is Midsummer 9 –10 : VARIO AUDRA th th Day, marking the summer solstice. During July 6 – August 28 : St Brass orchestras parade Brass Storm. the feast, wreaths are made and set to float Christopher Summer Festival Venues: Gedimino Avenue, city squares down the river, herb markets and herbal Organized by: Laikas ir būtis (J. Basanavičiaus g. 18, MOB magic take place. Wheels and gates twined During this annual festival, one may attend (612) 94360, [email protected]). with herbs are the symbol of Joninės. concerts of organ and symphonic music, Venues: between the Žaliasis tiltas (the Green Bridge) and jazz, or choir and wind orchestra perform- 9th–10th: TEATRAS BE STOGO the Baltasis tiltas (the White Bridge); the Sereikiškių Park, ances. Famous international soloists and International festival of street theatres Thea- Verkiai Park. groups take part in the festival. tre without a Roof. Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre, Regional Venues: Vilnius churches, Old Town courtyards and concert Organized by: Vilnius Old Town Theatre (Naugarduko g. Verkiai and Pavilniai Parks. halls, The Grand Courtyard of Vilnius University, Lithuanian 20, TEL 213 40 64, [email protected]). Music Academy (Gedimino pr. 42), Lithuanian National Philharmonic, Lithuanian Russian Drama Theatre, Vilnius th st City Hall, Kalnų Park. 22 – October 1 : SIRENOS Organized by: Kristupo Festivalis (Stiklių g. 8, International theatre festival Sirens. TEL 210 7166, MOB (611) 84400, [email protected], Venues: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Youth Thea- www.kristupofestivaliai.lt). tre, and other theatres in Vilnius. Vilnius Festival Organized by: Vilniaus Festivaliai, Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre. September

st rd August 31 – September 3 : Joninės, SOSTINĖS DIENOS Feast of St John International Days of the Capital City – Vil- nius City Festival. Carnivals, fairs, concerts, fireworks in the streets and squares of the city. This festival was recognized as the best city festival of the year 2004. Venues: Cathedral Square and Gedimino Avenue. Organized by: Vilniaus festivaliai.

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End of October: TYLOS GARSAI Festival of silent cinema Sounds of Silence. Venue: Cinema Skalvija. Organized by: Kultūrinių projektų centras (Filaretų g. 9-4 , 1 MOB (676) 37996, [email protected]).

November 9th–19th: VILNIUS CITY JAZZ International jazz festival. Venue: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre. Organized by: Vilniaus džiazo klubas (Vilnius Jazz Club) th th (Savanorių pr. 53-4, TEL 265 3792, MOB (698) 32636, 21 – October 15 : [email protected]), Vilniaus festivaliai. mas celebration in Užupis; a charity action BANCHETTO MUSICALE for orphans and children from foster homes 10th–18th: SCANORAMA International festival of early music. and boarding schools; a Christmas contest Venues: Lithuanian National Philharmonic, Church of Holy Scanorama is a continuous film forum of for the city environment; a theatrical celebra- Mother of God, Theatre Lėlė, Lithuanian Music and Theatre Nordic countries in Lithuania. tion for New Year’s Eve, the Three Magi’s Academy (Gedimino pr. 42), St Casimir’s Church. Venues: Forum Cinemas Coca Cola Plaza, Forum Cinemas procession and a performance at Cathedral Organized by: Banchetto Musicale (S. Konarskio g. 49, TEL Akropolis. square. 233 3997, [email protected], www.bmfestival.lt). Organized by: Kino Aljansas (TEL (616) 45643, Venues: Vilnius Old Town, squares, concert and theatre [email protected], www.kino.lt). halls, cultural institutions 24th: Autumn Equinox Coordinated by: Cultural Division of Vilnius City Municipal th Government. Vilnius Colours Carnival. Days of the 19 : DIDYSIS MUZIKŲ Regions. International Festival of Fire PARADAS 2006 2nd: Santa Clause Meeting Sculptures. Grand Parade of Musicians is a 10-hour-long Festivity Venues: Gedimino pr., Sereikiškių Park, Kalnų Park, Sta- concertmarathon, the great annual exposi- dium of Kalnų Park. tion of high art of Lituanian musicians in Venue: Vilnius Old Town. Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre. which over 400 musicians of various genres Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre. take part. nd Venue: Lithuanian National Philharmonic. 22 : BLUKAS October Organized by: Lithuanian Musicians Union (Gedimino pr. Festivity of Blukas – the shortest night of 32-2, TEL 262 3043, [email protected], the year. 20th–29th: GAIDA www.muzikosbarai.lt). Venues: Various venues of Vilnius City. Organized by: Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre. International contemporary music festival. GROK, JURGELI Venues: National Philharmonic, Congress Palace, Contem- porary Art Centre, Vilnius City Hall, House of Composers (A. The contest of folk bands. Mickevičiaus g. 29), National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Venue: Siemens Arena. Musical events all year Organized by: Vilniaus festivaliai; Lithuanian Composers Buy tickets at www.tiketa.lt. Union (A. Mickevičiaus g. 29, TEL 272 6986, 272 1727, Alma Mater Musicalis [email protected], www.lks.lt). Symphonic, chamber and jazz concerts. th th December October to April, the first Monday every month at 6 pm. 5 –8 : VILNIUS JAZZ Venue: Sts Johns’ Church (Šv. Jono g. 12) The 19th international jazz festival. Cherish- End of November – Organized by: Lithuanian Musicians Support Foundation. ing brilliant traditions and demonstrating Beginning of January: Lithuania’s place in the world of jazz, this is Sekmadienio muzika / Sunday the oldest annual jazz event in Vilnius. The Christmas in the Capital City music festival is a threshold between East and West, Lighting the Christmas Tree and meeting Sacral and Organ Music Concerts. and international jazz critics mention it as an Santa Claus at Cathedral Square. Christmas All year, the second Sunday of every month at 2 pm. event creating new trends in jazz. music events in Vilnius churches. A Christ- Venue: the Cathedral. Venues: Vilnius Theatres, restaurant Neringa (Gedimino Organized by: Lithuanian Musicians Support Foundation. pr. 23). Organized by: Vilniaus džiazo festivalis / Vilnius Jazz Festi- Muzikos valanda / Music hour val (TEL 213 0448, MOB (698) 85025, offi[email protected], Classical Music Concerts. www.vilniusjazz.lt). All year, concerts every Saturday at 6 pm. Venue: Sts Johns’ Church (Šv. Jono g. 12). VERSMĖ Organized by: Vilnius University Culture Centre (TEL 239 Festival of Lithuanian dramaturgy Source. 1639, [email protected]). Venue: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre. Organized by: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre. Sacral music concerts All year, concerts every Sunday at 1 pm. Venue: St Casimir’s church (Didžioji g. 34). Organized by: Religious Music Centre (TEL 275 986)

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A hundred years ago it was said that no matter in what direction you looked in Vilnius you would always see at least four churches. Things haven’t changed. The skyline remains a marvel of spires, domes, and crosses, and no trip to Vilnius would be complete without visiting some of the most breathtaking religious structures Europe has to offer. The most famous church of Vilnius is the Cathedral or Cathedra Basilica. The first church was built here on the site of a pagan temple in the 13th century. The structure in its current form dates from the late 18th century and is a stunning example of Classical architecture. St Anne’s Church is Vilnius’ second masterpiece. Begun in the 16th century, St Anne’s is perhaps the finest example of Gothic Lithua- nian architecture. Thirty-three different types of bricks were used in its construction and, according to legend, Napoleon Bonaparte was so enraptured by the building that he avowed to take it back Of course not all of the places of worship are Roman Catholic, to France ‘on the palm of my hand’. nor Gothic, Baroque, or Classical in style. There is the synagogue Perhaps the most spectacular church interior in Vilnius is Sts Peter on Pylimo and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Old Town, & Paul’s Church, supposedly built on the site of the Lithuanian pa- and a host of Russian Orthodox churches including one jewel of gan goddess of love, Milda. Sts Peter and Paul’s was commissioned a church that combines the Baroque, the Gothic, and the Rus- in 1668 by Michael Casimir Pac, Grand Hetman of the Lithuanian sian Byzantine the Russian Orthodox Church of St Michael. One armies. The vaults are filled with 2,000 stucco figures, representing needn’t just dream of spires and domes and crosses. Vilnius is many great mythological, biblical and battle scenes. their Dream City.

Cathedra Basilica Chapel of Aušros vartai Katedros a. 1. TEL 261 1127 (The Gates of Dawn) In the 13th century, in the place of a Aušros Vartų g. 12. TEL 261 1127 Pagan sanctuary, the first Catholic The Renaissance influence on the Church was built. Today, the Ca- city was short living, but it has thedral is a classical building of the left a striking monument to the 18th century, where many valuable style – the 16th century’s Gates of paintings as well as ornamental Dawn. In the 17th century, a chapel gravestones of historical families was built in the gates in order to are on display. The mysterious house a holy image of the Virgin 12th century’s cellars are remains of the Pagan sanctuary, where Mary, the Madonna, reputed for miracle-working powers. Today, many famous Lithuanian personalities from medieval times are this is a pilgrimage site for Polish, Byelorussian and Ukrainian buried. Catholics. The Church of St Anne The Church of Sts Peter and Maironio g. 8. TEL 261 1236 Paul St Anne’s Church is one of the most Antakalnio g. 1. TEL 234 0229 beautiful and famous buildings in Hetman M.K. Pacas, in memory Vilnius. The first historical refer- of the liberation from the Rus- ence to St Anne’s Church dates back sians in the 17th century, built the to 1394. The Church represents the brick Church of Sts Peter and Paul peak of the in during 1667–1676. Sts Peter and Lithuania. Its façade is patterned Paul’s Church is a gem of Vilnius with 33 different varieties of bricks, Baroque. The exterior is attractive, making it amazingly graceful. Napoleon Bonaparte was so im- but the interior decor is just amazing. About two thousand sculp- pressed by St Anne’s church that he wanted to bring the church tures, relieves and ornaments decorate the inside walls. back to France on the palm of his hand.

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The Church of Sts Francis The Church of Sts Johns and Bernardino Šv. Jono g. 12. TEL 261 1795 Maironio g. 10. TEL 260 9292 Grand Duke of Lithuania Jogaila St Francis’ and Bernardine Church began to build Sts Johns’ Church as is one of the biggest Gothic build- the first Catholic centre immedi- 1 ings in Lithuania. It is much ately after Lithuania’s conversion to higher and more archaic than Christianity (1387–1426). Vilnius the St Anne’s Church – together has no other building where the play they form an interesting and of baroque shadows is so perfect. unique pair. Today this Francis- can church is beloved by children and youth. The Church of St Michael Šv. Mykolo g. 9. TEL 261 0456 The Church of St Nicholas This is the only complex of Ren- Šv. Mikalojaus g. 4. TEL 262 3069 aissance buildings in Vilnius. The This is the oldest remaining house interior of the church is very rich of worship in Lithuania. It was and at the same time very solemn. built in 1320 by German merchants The tombstone of Leonas Sapiega before Lithuania’s conversion to and both his wives is located near Christianity. It is a modest example the marble high altar. This is the of Gothic brickwork style with a biggest memorial structure in notable interior containing par- Lithuania with the features of both Baroque and mannerism. On ticularly ornate Gothic stellar and the top of the bell tower there is an iron weather vane depicting net vaults with expressive ribs. the Archangel Michael treading on the devil.

The Church of St Casimir Dominican Church of the and the Jesuit Monastery Holy Spirit Didžioji g. 34. TEL 212 1715 Dominikonų g. 8. TEL 262 9595 St Casimir’s Church is one of the The Church of the Holy Spirit, or earliest, classic baroque structures the Dominican Church, is one of in the city. It was designed after a the most monumental and ornate famous foremost Baroque church churches of Vilnius. The church in . This is the only such large stands with its side facing the street and impressive dome in the entire and lacks a clearly visible main lands of the former Grand Duchy façade. The top of its dome reaches of Lithuania. The interior was made extraordinarily ornate during 51 m (167 ft). The Rococo style interior is distinguished by playful the reconstruction. and fantastic decorations; this is one of the most valuable church interiors in Lithuania. The Church of St Theresa Aušros Vartų g. 14. TEL 212 3513 The Church of All Saints One of the most perfect early Rûdninkų g. 20/1. TEL 261 7434 Baroque buildings of Vilnius is The church was built during 1620– the graceful and tall St There- 1630 in early Baroque (the so-called sa’s Church. It was built during Carmelite) style. The bell tower is 1633–1650 on the initiative of high and massive with elaborate th Deputy Chancellor Steponas Pacas decorations. After a fire in the 18 and at his expense. The Discalced century, it was restored and finished Carmelites of Vilnius brewed beer with a Rococo style dome roof. A which was famous throughout the city and made candles as well. large old rule Carmelite friary, con- structed using the existing buildings is located near the church. The Church of St Catherine and the Benedictian The Church of Monastery St Bartholomew’s Vilniaus g. 30 Užupio g. 4 Benedictine nuns arrived in Vilnius This church was built before 1644 in 1622 and built a wooden church and soon was burned down dur- and nunnery, which was burned ing the war with Moscow. From down by the Russians in 1655. In 1778, only the oratorio was func- 1703, a stone church was rebuilt tioning, and only in 1823 was the under the name of St Catherine. church rebuilt. During the Soviet However, it acquired its present appearance after reconstruction regime, a sculpture studio was during 1741–1773 by the architect, J.K. Glaubitz. Today the church established. Since 1997 the church has belonged to Byelorus- is under construction but the renewed façade can be seen. sian Catholics.

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The Church of Raphael the The Church of Holy Trinity Archangel and Basilian Monastery Šnipiškių g. 1. TEL 272 4164 Aušros Vartų g. 7B This church and the Jesuit mon- Behind the National Philharmonic 1 astery stand on the bank of the Hall stand the exceptionally grace- Neris River. This stylish two-tower ful, wavy gates of the Basilian mon- late Baroque structure was built in astery, one of the most splendid 1702–1730. In 1773, the church late Baroque structures in Vilnius. passed from Jesuits to the Piarists After passing through the arch of and the latter later sold it to the Rus- 18th century gates, one enters a spa- sian authorities, which established an army barracks in it. In 1860, cious yard, in the middle of which looms a cube-shaped church the church was returned to the Catholics again. The high altar of the having Gothic, Baroque and Byzantine elements. church contains a beautiful picture of the Archangel Raphael. Orthodox Church of The Calvaries Church of the St Michael Invention of the Cross Didžioji g. 12. TEL 261 8559 (Dominican) St Nicolas’ Orthodox Church is in Kalvarijų g. 225. TEL 269 7779 the Gothic-Byzantine style. Dur- The Kalvarijos (Calvary) chapels ing 1609–1827, the church took it form the Stations of the Cross, over. In executing a russification which were created in thanksgiv- programme, in 1865, belonged to ing to God for the liberation of the the Unites, and in 1827 the Ortho- country from the Russians. These dox priests under the direction of are the second oldest Lithuanian Governor Muravyov, the church was reworked into the Russian Stations of the Cross according to their founding dates, and in the Byzantine style. Nevertheless, the vaults, the façade, and the entire past they used to be the most famous. Pilgrims and processions interior retain many Gothic style elements. of the believers visited them. Russian Orthodox Church Evangelical Lutheran Church of Holy Mother of God Vokiečių g. 20. TEL 212 2125 Maironio g. 12. TEL 262 5177 The first Evangelical church This Orthodox cathedral stands (Kirche) in this location was built on the left bank of the Vilnelė. It is in 1555 on the initiative of the thought that Julijona, the wife of Chancellor of the Grand Duchy Grand Duke Algirdas, established of Lithuania, Mikalojus Radvila this church in the 14th century Juodasis. The church is small and and was buried there. The present modest, with a high ornate altar façades and domes imitate Geor- created by the architect, J.K. Glau- gian Medieval architecture. The interior is harmonious and has an bitz. Atop the 19th century’s tower there is a high tin-plated spire. especially ornate five-tiered iconostas studded with pictures. The height of the bell tower is 30 m (91 ft). Orthodox Church of Russian Orthodox Church St Parasceve of the Holy Spirit Didžioji g. 2 Aušros Vartų g. 10. TEL 262 6459 According to a legend, St Parasceve’s The Church was built in the 17th (Piatnickaya) Church was built in century in the meeting place of 1345 on the site of a temple to the major trading routes. In front pagan god Ragutis. In 1705 and of the altar, there is a chamber 1708, Tsar Peter I visited the repaired where remains of orthodox church and bestowed a special hon- saints Anthony, Ivan and Eus- our on it by making a present of flags tachios lie. Monastery and nun- taken from the conquered Swedes. It is also said that Peter I baptised nery buildings surround the church. Hannibal, the great grandfather of Alexander Pushkin here.

The Synagogue The Kenesa Pylimo g. 39. TEL 261 2523 Liubarto g. 6 It is the only remaining syna- The Moorish-style Karaim temple gogue out of one hundred and five was started in 1911, according synagogues and Jewish temples in to the M. Prozorov’s project. The Vilnius. It was built in the Moorish Karaims are a small religious and style in 1903. The Jewish temple has national community (today about a nice copula; and the tablets of Mo- 250 people living in Lithuania), ses are portrayed on the tympanum. which was brought to Lithuania The façade bears the inscription in by Vytautas, the Grand Duke of Hebrew: ‘A house of prayer is a holy place for all peoples’. Lithuania, at the end of 14th century.

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2 Vilnius is easy to get to, whether you go by plane, by bus, or by ferry. Vilnius International Airport is small but cosy and it is situated just 7 kilometres from the city centre. If you are going to Lithuania by ferry, you can easily reach Vilnius from Klaipėda by train or bus. In Lithuania distances are small and it is easy to arrive at the bigger cities or attractions by train or by car. Roads in Lithuania are definitely the best in the Baltics, and there are no paid roads. Vilnius is a very convenient city. Main attractions areare locatedlocated in in the the 16th–18th 16th–18th century historical centre. Everything is in close proximity and also near the main hotels. But you are also welcome to use public transport, which is well-developed (see the scheme on the folded cover).

Chapter contents 2.1 Transportationto Vilnius 22 2.2 Transportation within Vilnius 23 2.3 Car rental 23 2.4 Coach rental 23 2.5 Boat rental 24 2.6 Bicycle rental 24 2.7 Unusual means of transport 24 2.8 Parking in Vilnius 24

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2.1 AUSTRIAN AIRLINES In December 2005, the Central and Eastern Travel agency Liturimex Europe WIZZAIR low-fare airlines, starts Transportation J. Basanavičiaus g. 11/1, LT-03108, Vilnius flights from Kaunas to Warsaw as well as con- TEL 279 1416, FAX 279 1417 necting flights via Warsaw to Paris, Liverpool, to Vilnius [email protected], www.liturimex.lt Dortmund, Malmö-Copenhagen, London and Stockholm. 2.1.1 By plane Rodūnios kelias 8/103, LT-02187 Vilnius KAUNAS AIRPORT TEL 273 9003, 232 9024, FAX 273 9003 Karmėlava, LT-54460, Kauno raj. Vilnius International Airport [email protected], www.aviavilsa.lt TEL (37) 399 396, FAX (37) 399 434 [email protected], www.kaunasair.lt is built on a plateau to the BRITISH AIRLINES south of Vilnius. It is only 7 km or 15 minutes Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius The coach company TOKS has started driving distance from the centre of the city. TEL 232 9290, FAX 232 9290 regular trips from Kaunas Karmėlava air- There are direct flights to Vilnius from 27 [email protected], www.ba.com port to Vilnius. Please check the schedule at 2 European cities: www.toks.lt. CZECH AIRLINES Amsterdam 1376 km 855 mi Valančiaus g. 4/9, LT-03105 Vilnius Barcelona (JUN–AUG) 2251 km 1399 mi 2.1.2 By bus TEL 215 1503, 215 1504, FAX 215 1511 828 km 514 mi [email protected], www.czech-airlines.com Vilnius can be reached by bus directly from 1472 km 914 mi these countries: Cologne 1302 km 809 mi Austria Ireland Copenhagen 826 km 513 mi Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Belgium Dublin 2054 km 1276 mi TEL 273 9022, FAX 273 9016 Bulgaria Latvia Frankfurt 1249 km 776 mi [email protected], www.estonian-air.com Hamburg 1005 km 624 mi Byelorussia Netherlands Hanover 1061 km 659 mi FINNAIR Czech Republic Norway Helsinki 611 km 380 mi Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Denmark Poland Kiev 581 km 361 mi TEL 261 9339, FAX 233 6824 England Portugal London 1730 km 1075 mi margarita.paliuliene@finnair.com, www.finnair.com Estonia Russia Finland Scotland Madrid 2665 km 1665 mi FLY LAL (LITHUANIAN AIRLINES) Malmo 820 km 510 mi France Slovakia A. Gustaičio 4, LT-02512 Vilnius Milan 1535 km 954 mi Germany Spain TEL 230 6017, FAX 216 6828 Moscow 791 km 491 mi Greece Sweden [email protected], www.lal.lt Munich 1195 km 742 mi Hungary Switzerland Oslo 1055 km 655 mi LOT Paris 1704 km 1059 mi Rodūnios kelias 8, LT-02187 Vilnius Exact timetables can be found at websites Prague 899 km 559 mi TEL 273 9020, FAX 273 9019 www.eurolines.lt or www.ecolines.lt. Riga 264 km 164 mi www.lot.com Stockholm 686 km 426 mi 2.1.3 By train 651 km 404 mi LUFTHANSA Tallinn 528 km 328 mi Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Direct train connections to Vilnius are from: TEL 232 9290, FAX 232 9290 Vienna 950 km 590 mi Byelorussia Poland [email protected] Warsaw 365 km 227 mi Kaliningrad (Russia) Russia Latvia Ukraine Please check the exact timetables at www.vno.lt SAS Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius or www.vilnius-airport.lt. Exact timetables can be found at www.litrail.lt. TEL 235 6000, FAX 235 6001 Contact phones of Vilnius Airport [email protected], www.sas.lt Information tel. 233 0087, 233 0088. Information: 230 6666, 273 9305 2.1.4 By car Border control: 230 6146, 273 9045 Cheap Flights to Kaunas Customs: 233 0317 Kaunas is the second biggest city of Lithuania Ways to get to Vilnius by car: Border veterinary service: 273 9042 about 100 km northwest of Vilnius at the Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda, highway A1 (E271); Border plant quarantine: 273 9050 nexus of two main highways – one from Vilnius–Panevėžys, highway A2 (E272); Vilnius–Minsk, highway A3 (P28); Luggage tracing: LAL, Finnair, LOT, Vilnius to Klaipėda, the other from Latvia Vilnius–Gardin, highway A4 (P42); Estonian Air, Aeroflot, Aurela 232 9009 to Poland. Vilnius–Utena, local way 101; Kaunas Karmėlava airport (KUN) is planned Airlines Vilnius–Ignalina–Zarasai, local way 102; to be the major point for low-fares airlines. In Vilnius–Šalčininkai–Lida, local way 104 (P40). AEROFLOT September 2005, RYANAIR started daily depar- Pylimo g. 8/2, LT-01118 Vilnius tures from London Stansted to Kaunas. 2.1.5 By ferry (via Klaipėda) TEL 212 4189, 232 9300, FAX 212 4189 Klaipėda is the biggest Lithuanian port in the vnotosu@aeroflot.ru, www.aeroflot.com west of the country and the third biggest city AIR BALTIC in the country, some 320 km from Vilnius. Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189, Vilnius From Klaipėda to Vilnius there is a convenient TEL 235 6000, FAX 235 6001 connection to Vilnius by train (twice a day) or www..com by bus (8 trips a day). Klaipėda can be reached AURELA by ferry from these cities (exact timetables can Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189, Vilnius be found at www.krantas.lt): TEL 239 5530, 239 5529, FAX 216 4145 Kiel, Germany; Karlshamn, Sweden; Gdansk, Poland; Aabenraa, Denmark; Baltijsk, Russia (Kaliningrad dstr.).

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BUDGET BUDGET 2.2 Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius Transportation within TEL 230 6708, FAX 230 6709 TEL 230 6708 [email protected], www.budget.lt Ukmergės g. 280, LT-06115 Vilnius Vilnius TEL 249 0887 EASYGO [email protected], www.budget.lt Užupio g. 23-9A, LT-01202 Vilnius 2.2.1 Public transport MOB (616) 20007 EUROPCAR Trolleybuses and buses start running at 4 [email protected], www.nevermind.lt L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 9-1, LT-01122 Vilnius a.m. and finish at midnight in Vilnius – TEL 212 0207 EUROPCAR Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius check timetables for individual routes at each L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 9-1, LT-01122 Vilnius stop or visit www.vilniustransport.lt. TEL 216 3442 TEL 212 0207, FAX 212 0439 [email protected], www.europcar.lt A single ticket for public transportation costs [email protected], www.europcar.lt 1.10 Lt if bought at a press kiosk. The same EURORENTA single ticket bought on a trolleybus or bus EURORENTA Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius 2 will cost you 1.40 Lt. Trolleybuses and buses Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius MOB (611) 16 611 use common tickets. TEL 233 1717, MOB (686) 00 611 [email protected], www.eurorenta.lt Your trip on a route shuttle will cost you 2-3 Lt. [email protected], www.eurorenta.lt MANO LIMUZINAS FRONTERA 2.2.2 Taxi Krokuvos g. 11, LT-09314 Vilnius Žirmūnų g. 68, LT-09124 Vilnius MOB (685) 63 014 The best way is to call a taxi by phone – ask TEL 276 2644, FAX 276 0394 [email protected], www.limuzinas.com at a hotel reception or a restaurant (it will be [email protected], www.frontera.lt cheaper and safer). Taxies charge from 0.70 to MARTONAS HERTZ L. Asanavičiūtės g. 17, LT-04315 Vilnius 2.5 Lt per kilometre. The short phone numbers Kalvarijų g. 14, LT-09309 Vilnius of the recommended taxi companies are: 1445, TEL 249 0613 TEL 272 6940, FAX 272 6970 [email protected], www.martonas.lt 1422, 1313, 1818, 1446, 1411, 1448, 1466, [email protected], www.hertz.lt 1410, 1403, and 1441 (no code required). Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius NM AUTO BALTIC TEL/FAX 232 9301 Oslo g. 5, LT-04123 Vilnius [email protected] TEL 263 1818 [email protected], www.autobaltic.lt 2.3 SIXT Car rental Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius ORGREITA TEL 239 5636, FAX 239 5635 Ukmergės g. 315C, LT-06306 Vilnius A&A LITINTERP [email protected], www.sixt.lt TEL (689) 01000 Bernardinų g. 7-2, LT-01124 Vilnius UNIRENT RASMITAS TEL 212 3850, FAX 212 3559 Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius J. Tiškevičiaus g. 26, LT-02231 Vilnius [email protected], www.litinterp.lt TEL 239 5864, FAX 239 5865 TEL 264 5183 ADMITA [email protected], www.unirent.lt [email protected], www.rasmitas.lt Oslo g. 5, LT-04123 2.3.1 Limousine service SENAMIESČIO GIDAS TEL 240 1678, FAX 270 6142 Aušros Vartų g. 7 , LT-01129 Vilnius [email protected], www.admita.lt ADMITA TEL/FAX 261 5558, MOB (699) 54064 ALMAJA Oslo g. 5, LT-04123 Vilnius [email protected], www.vilniuscitytour.com Naugarduko g. 45-44, LT-03208 Vilnius TEL 240 16 78, FAX 270 6142 SOSTENA MOB (685) 63071 [email protected], www.admita.lt Ukmergės g. 280, LT-06115 Vilnius [email protected], www.almaja.lt AUNELA TEL 249 0880 ALTAS Vytenio g. 6-110, LT-03113 Vilnius [email protected], www.sostena.lt L. Asanavičiūtės g. 17, LT-04315 Vilnius TEL/FAX 233 0318 TEL 243 1280, FAX 240 2398 [email protected], www.aunela.lt 2.3.3 Camper rental [email protected], www.altas.lt MANO LIMUZINAS KEMPVILA AUNELA Krokuvos g. 11, LT-09314 Vilnius Vilnius, Žemynos 8-48, LT-06130 Vilnius Vytenio g. 6-110, LT-03113 Vilnius MOB (685) 63 014 MOB (652) 08314, (652) 08 315 TEL/FAX 233 0318 [email protected], www.limuzinas.com [email protected], www.kempvila.lt [email protected], www.aunela.lt ROYALE LIMUSINES AUTORENTA Paupio g. 5-15, LT-01201 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 8-102, LT-02187 Vilnius MOB (680) 18557 2.4 TEL/FAX 216 6822, MOB (687) 772 58 [email protected], www.royale.lt [email protected], www.carrent.lt Coach rental 2.3.2 Car rental with driver AVIS VILNIAUS AUTOBUSAI Dariaus ir Girėno g. 32 A, LT-02188 Vilnius AUNELA Verkių g. 52, LT-09109 Vilnius TEL 230 6820, FAX 230 6821 Vytenio g. 6-110, LT-03113 Vilnius TEL 273 8602 [email protected], www.avis.lt TEL 233 0318 [email protected], www.vap.lt BALTIJOS AUTOLIZINGAS [email protected], www.aunela.lt JULNA Geležinio Vilko g. 18a, LT-08104 Vilnius AVIS Kareivių g. 6-314, LT-09117 Vilnius TEL 210 9630, FAX 210 9621 Dariaus ir Girėno g. 32 A, LT-02188 Vilnius TEL 277 3563 [email protected], www.autolizingas.lt TEL 230 6820, FAX 230 6821 [email protected], www.julna.lt [email protected], www.avis.lt

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VILNEDA 2.5.2 Canoe rental 2.7.3 Carriages Kalvarijų g. 3-412, LT-09310 Vilnius TEL 279 9999 ACTIVE HOLIDAYS BALTAISTA [email protected], www.bus.lt Canoe tours in Vilnia River S. Daukanto a. 2/10, LT-01122 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 8-102, LT-02187 Vilnius TEL 260 8410, MOB (685) 47769 AUTOBUSŲ NUOMOS CENTRAS MOB (698) 24 795, RESERVATION MOB (613) 46 771, [email protected] M.Daukšos g. 2, LT-02101 Vilnius [email protected], www.activeholidays.lt TEL 268 5966 2.7.4 Sightseeing flights [email protected], www.autonuoma.com KELRODIS Boat tours in Neris River AUTOMIX-AUTOŪKIS VILNIUS FLIGHT SCHOOL T. Ševčenkos g. 15/14, LT-03223 Vilnius Verkių g. 39, LT-09109 Vilnius Sporto g. 34, LT-09200 Vilnius TEL 213 1324, FAX 213 1327 TEL 277 2878 TEL 273 2703, MOB (699) 56503, FAX 273 2702 [email protected], www.kelrodis.lt autoūkis@delfi.lt, www.autoukis.lt [email protected], www.skraidymas.lt 2 AUTOTURAS ORO BALIONAI / HOT AIR BALOONS Dariaus ir Girėno g. 20, LT-02169 Vilnius 2.6 MOB (611) 20911 TEL 216 7560 [email protected] BALTICCAR HERTZ Bicycle rental SPORTINĖ AVIACIJA / SPORT AVIATION Kalvarijų g. 14, LT-09309 Vilnius Pociūnai, LT-59327 Prienai ARČIAU GAMTOS TEL 272 6940 TEL (319) 60567, FAX (319) 60568 Mokyklos g. 40/39, LT-08414 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius [email protected], www.lak.lt TEL 270 1119, MOB (687) 73 845 TEL 232 9301 [email protected], www.arciaugamtos.lt VILNIUS AEROCLUB [email protected], www.hertz.lt Basanavičiaus 16, LT-03224 Vilnius DU RATAI BALTIJOS AUTOLIZINGAS TEL 261 1531, 265 2409 TEL 278 4074, MOB (699) 56009 Geležinio Vilko g. 18A, LT-01112 Vilnius [email protected], www.soaring.lt [email protected], TEL 210 9620 www.bicycle.lt/en/main/rent AEROSERVISAS [email protected], www.autolizingas.lt Rodūnios kelias 11, LT-02189 Vilnius DVIRATIS PLIUS EURORENTA TEL 232 9101, FAX 230 6493 Žirmūnų g. 70, LT-09124 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius [email protected], www.aeroservisas.lt TEL 277 7720, MOB (612) 26411 MOB (611) 16 611 [email protected], www.saginda.lt OREIVYSTĖS CENTRAS / BALOONING [email protected], www.eurorenta.lt CENTER INSTINKTAS KRILONA Sporto g. 34, LT-09200 Vilnius Konstitucijos pr. 12, LT-09308 Vilnius Viršuliškių g. 34, LT-05002 Vilnius TEL 273 2702, FAX 273 2702 TEL 273 6480 TEL 246 0203 [email protected], www.oreivystescentras.lt [email protected], www.instinktas.lt [email protected], www.autobusas.lt VILNIAUS SKRAIDYKLIŲ PILOTŲ KELRODIS OLEGAS IR SŪNUS SPORTO KLUBAS / HANGGLIDERS Verkiu g. 50, LT-09109 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 8-423, LT-02187 Vilnius PILOTS SPORT CLUB TEL 247 2188, MOB (656) 08714 TEL 210 4304 Kaštonų g. 4, LT-01107 Vilnius [email protected], www.kelrodis.lt [email protected], www.autonuoma.lt MOB (686) 25223 VILNIUS CITY TOURIST OFFICE AND www.hanggliding.lt TIBUS CONVENTION BUREAU Verkių g. 52, LT-09109 Vilnius Vilniaus g. 22, LT-01119 Vilnius TEL 277 7734 TEL 262 9660, FAX 262 8169 [email protected], www.tibus.lt 2.8 [email protected], www.vilnius-tourism.lt TOKS Parking in Vilnius Sodų g. 22, LT-03211 Vilnius TEL 216 0054 2.7 2.8.1 Car parking offi[email protected], www.toks.lt, Unusual means of Payment for car parking in most places in VOLNATA the city centre: 1 to 3 Lt per hour. Payment Taikos g. 183-2, LT-05209 Vilnius transport is accepted by special parking meters. MOB (615) 50 000, TEL/FAX 240 0505 [email protected], www.volnata.lt 2.7.1 Sightseeing coach 2.8.2 Coach parking There are special free coach parking places in VILNIAUS AUTOBUSAI Vilnius marked with specific signs: 2.5 Verkių g. 52, LT-09109 Vilnius at Aušros Vartų Square (Aušros Vartų g. / M. Daukšos g.); TEL 273 8602, FAX 272 2467 at Vilnius City Municipal Government Building (L. Lvovo g); Boat rental [email protected], www.vap.lt at Culture and Sports Palace (Olimpiečių g.); at the Cathedral (T. Vrublevskio g.); 2.5.1 Steamboat rental 2.7.2 Velotaxi at Tymas Quarter (Maironio g. / Aukštaičių g.); at the observation site at Subačiaus g. / Maironio g.). Velotaxi (Velotaksi) is an ecological means of BENNET DISTRIBUTORS public transportation. It will be working in Many places of interest are easily accessible Metalo g. 2B, LT-02190 Vilnius from these parking places. MOB (698) 22 772 Vilnius Old Town from July to November. [email protected] VELOTAKSI MOB (687) 74005 [email protected], www.velotaksi.lt

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For a long time, Vilnius has been the main destination in Lithuania and one of the main destinations in the greater region. A large percentage of tourists always opt for Vilnius. A wide range of companies will help you 3 arrange a complete package. Some companies specialize in organizing excursions or finding a guide. Please note the thematic excursions described at the end of this chapter.

Chapter contents 3.1 Incoming tour operators 26 3.2 Foreign travel agencies 26 3.3 Excursion operators 27 3.4 Cultural routes and networks 27 3.5 Guide organizations 27 3.6 Guiding regulations 27 3.7 Vilnius City Tourist Office and Convention Bureau 27 3.8 Thematic excursions 28

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KAMELOTAS Byelorussia 3.1 Laisvės pr. 55-210, LT-07191 Vilnius Incoming tour TEL 246 0352 ВНЕШИНТУРИСТ ул. М. Мельникайте 8, Минск KELIONIŲ PANORAMA operators TEL +375 017 2064656, FAX +375 017 2112703 Pylimo g. 21-16, LT-01141 Vilnius [email protected], www.vneshintourist.com AAA WRISLIT TEL 215 1505, FAX 215 1510 Rūdninkų g. 16, LT-01135 Vilnius [email protected] Germany TEL 212 2081, FAX 212 2098 KELRODIS [email protected], www.wrislit.lt T. Ševčenkos g. 15, LT-03223 Vilnius EBDEN REISEN Frankfurter Str. 54, 35440 Linden AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICES TEL 213 1324, FAX 212 1327 TEL 06403 74117, FAX 06403 72953 Vokiečių g. 13, LT-01130 Vilnius [email protected], www.lithuaniatravelguide.com [email protected], www.ebden-reisen.de TEL 212 5805, FAX 212 5810 LITHUANIAN HOLIDAYS [email protected], www.amextravel.lt Šeimyniškių g. 1a, LT-09312 Vilnius GO EAST REISEN GMBH Bahrenfelder Chaussee 53, 22761 Hamburg ASTRIDA TEL 263 6064, FAX 272 6864 TEL 040 896909-0, FAX 040 894940 Gedimino pr. 31, LT-01104 Vilnius [email protected], www.lithuanianholidays.lt [email protected], www.go-east.de TEL 261 4459, FAX 212 3506 LITHUANIAN TOURS [email protected], www.astrida.lt Šeiminyškių g. 18, LT-09312 Vilnius K&A REICHARD REISE-AGENTUR Op.n Idenkamp 34, 22397 Hamburg AVE VITA TEL 272 4154, FAX 272 1815 TEL 040/6793667 FAX 040/67942601 Bernardinų g. 5, LT-01124 Vilnius [email protected], www.lithuaniantours.com [email protected], www.reichard-reisen.de TEL 2608410, FAX 2608410 LAISVAS LAIKAS 3 [email protected], www.avevita.lt KERNAVE TRAVEL Naugarduko 36, LT-03228 Vilnius Winterhuder Weg 114, D-22085 Hamburg AVIAEKSPRESAS TEL 213 9219, TEL/FAX 216 0836 TEL +49 40 2351 8002, FAX +49 40 2351 8004 Basanavičiaus g. 35, LT-03109 Vilnius [email protected], www.laisvaslaikas.lt TEL 231 2525, FAX 212 5983 LITURIMEX LITAUEN REISEN [email protected], www.aviaekspresas.lt J. Basanavičiaus g. 11/1, LT-03108 Vilnius Kaiserstrasse 22, 97070 Würzburg TEL 0931/84234, FAX 0931/86447 BALTIC CLIPPER TEL 279 1416, FAX 279 1417 [email protected], www.litauenreisen.de Gedimino pr. 64, LT-01111 Vilnius [email protected], www.liturimex.lt TEL 231 2323, FAX 231 2324 ŠVITĖ MARE BALTICUM REISEN [email protected], www.baltic-clipper.lt Pamėnkalnio g. 5, LT-01116 Vilnius Eichenstr. 27, D-20259 Hamburg TEL 040 494 111, FAX 040 490 59 77 BALTIC TOURS TEL/FAX 212 4107, 262 2785 [email protected], J. Tumo-Vaižganto 9/1, LT-01108 Vilnius [email protected], www.svite.lt www.mare-baltikum-reisen.de TEL 266 1616, FAX 212 6767 TAIGA EURO BALTICA [email protected], www.baltictours.com Ašmenos g. 8, LT-01135 Vilnius NEHRUNG REISEN Am Martinshof 21, D-79263 Simonswald BALTIC TRAVEL SERVICE TEL 212 1388, FAX 212 1713 TEL/FAX 07683-1300 Lufthansa City Center [email protected], www.vilniusdays.lt [email protected], www.nehrung-reisen.de Subačiaus g. 2, LT-01127 Vilnius VIA HANSA VILNIUS TEL 212 0220, FAX 212 0714 Karmelitų g. 5, LT-01121 Vilnius SCHNIEDER REISEN [email protected], www.bts.lt, www.lufthansa-city-center.com TEL 212 3070, FAX 279 1372 Schillerstraße 43, 22767 Hamburg TEL 040 3802060, FAX 040 388965 BALTIJOS KELIAI [email protected], www.viahansa.com [email protected], www.schniederreisen.de Sausio 13-osios g. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius VILNIUS TRAVEL SERVICE TEL 278 5716, FAX 245 4741 Jasinskio g. 4, LT-01112 Vilnius SKAN-TOURS TOURISTIK [email protected], www.balticroads.lt TEL 249 6507, FAX 249 6552 INTERNATIONAL Eysselkamp 4, D-38518 Gifhorn BALTIJOS PILIGRIMAS [email protected], www.vilniustravel.lt TEL +49-(0) 5371-893-0, FAX +49-(0) 5371-893-399 Ševčenkos g. 19, LT-03111 Vilnius VISIT LITHUANIA [email protected], www.skan-tours.de TEL 233 0522, FAX 213 3066 Liejyklos g. 8/26, LT-01120 Vilnius [email protected], www.baltijospiligrimas.lt TEL 262 5241, FAX 262 5242 Norway DELTA TOURS PCO [email protected], www.visitlithuania.net Konstitucijos pr. 12-208, LT-09308 Vilnius WEST EXPRESS VIKING REISER Grensen 9a, 0159 Oslo TEL 275 0770, FAX 275 1607 A. Stulginskio g. 5, LT-01115 Vilnius TEL 23 00 34 80, FAX 22 42 03 93 [email protected], www.deltatours.lt TEL 212 2500, FAX 212 5321 [email protected], www.vikingreiser.no INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LOGISTICS offi[email protected], www.westexpress.lt Kalvarijų g. 1-1, LT-09310 Vilnius Poland TEL/FAX 273 3700 [email protected], www.ibl.lt 3.2 ATM BIURO PODRÓŻY ul. Niedziałkowskiego 2, 61-578 Poznań IMTELA Foreign travel agencies TEL +48 61 8332751, FAX (61) 833-78-10 V. Šopeno g. 3-2, LT-03211 Vilnius These are travel agencies that organize tours [email protected], www.atm.poznan.pl TEL 521 05198, FAX 233 0305 to Vilnius and Lithuania. If your agency [email protected], www.imtela.lt HOLIDAYS ought to be listed here, please send an e-mail ul.Grunwaldzka 76/78, 80-244 Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz IN VIA to [email protected] with the company TEL/FAX +48 58 3412761 Čiurlionio g. 7/1-1, LT-03104 Vilnius details. [email protected], www.holidays.com.pl TEL 231 0049, FAX 231 0937 [email protected], www.invia.lt

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RADTUR CONTI HOTEL ul. Gromadzka 24b, 30-714 Kraków Jewish tours in Vilnius and Lithuania 3.6 TEL 4 23 54 99, FAX 6 56 21 16 Raugyklos g. 7, LT-01140 Vilnius Guiding regulations [email protected], www.radtur.com.pl TEL 251 4111, FAX 251 4100 [email protected], www.contihotel.lt A guide is a real expert of his native town who Russia shares his knowledge with guests during a trip. KIVEDA It’s necessary to know that not every connois- BALTTUR Gedimino pr. 1, LT-01103 Vilnius, Lithuania seur of the town has the right to guide and be ул. Поварская 24 (Дом Балтрушайтиса), Москва TEL 272 4805, FAX 272 4806 paid for it. This profession is legalized by the TEL 795 0920, FAX 291 1552 [email protected], www.kiveda.lt Law of Tourism of the Republic of Lithuania. It [email protected], www.litva.ru SENAMIESČIO GIDAS mandates that only persons who have special БАЛТИЯ ВОЯЖ Aušros Vartų g. 7 , LT-01129 Vilnius licenses given by the State Department of Большой Томачевский переулок 5, Москва TEL/FAX 261 5558, MOB (699) 54064 Tourism have the right to work as guides. TEL 239 9638 [email protected], www.vilniuscitytour.com Professional and qualified multi-language guides can be hired at most of the incoming THE VILNA GAON JEWISH STATE tour operators (see 3.1), excursion operators Sweden MUSEUM (3.3) or the Tourist Information Centre (3.7). Excursions to former Jewish districts of SCANDORAMA Places where only licensed guiding is al- Vilnius Amiralsgatan 3, 203 11 Malmö Pylimo g. 4, LT-01117 Vilnius lowed: TEL 040-6000 000, FAX 040-6000 196 1. Vilnius Old Town; TEL 212 7912, FAX 261 1946 [email protected], www.scandorama.com 2. Lithuanian Art Museum, Didžioji g. 4; jmuseum@delfi.lt, www.jmuseum.lt 3. Vilnius Picture Gallery, Didžioji g. 4; United Kingdom VILNIUS TOURIST INFORMATION 4. Radvila Family Palace, Vilniaus g. 22; 3 CENTRE 5. Museum of Applied Art, Arsenalo g. 3A; 6. Lithuanian National Museum, Arsenalo g. 1; BALTIC ADVENTURES See below (3.6). TEL (+44) 158 246 22 83 7. Gediminas Tower, Arsenalo g. 5; [email protected], www.balticadventures.co.uk 8. Artillery Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wall, Bokšto g. 20/18; FREGATA TRAVEL 3.4 9. House of Signatories of Lithuanian Independ- 177 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JR ence, Pilies g. 26; TEL 0207 420 7305, FAX 0207 420 7306 Cultural routes and 10. State Vilnius Gaon Jewish Museum, [email protected], www.fregatatravel.co.uk Pamėnkalnio g. 12; networks 11. Memorial, Agrastų g. 17; LITHUANIAN HOLIDAYS 12. A. Pushkin Literary Museum, Subačiaus g. 124; 2 Stamford Park Road, Altrincham, Manchester, 13. Genocide Victims Museum, Aukų g. 2A; Cheshire WA15 9EN 14. A. Mickiewicz Museum of Vilnius University TEL 0870 757 9233, FAX 0870 120 2973 3.4.1 European Route of Brick Gothic Library, Bernardinų g. 11. [email protected], www.lithuanianholidays.com This route joins together the efforts of Ger- many, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, REGENT HOLIDAYS Sweden, and Denmark in preserving and 3.7 15 John Street, Bristol BS1 2HR, UK maintaining Gothic monuments and adjust- TEL (+44) 117 921 17 11 FAX (+44) 117 925 48 66 Vilnius City Tourist [email protected], www.regent-holidays.co.uk ing them to the aims of cultural tourism. Vilnius is a partner of this project. Please Office and Convention VAMOS TRAVEL LTD. find more at www.eurob.org. 2 Styles Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1LS Bureau TEL 0044 (0)870 762 4017, FAX 0044 (0)870 762 1016 3.4.2 Living Manors and [email protected], www.vamostravel.com Castles www.vilnius-tourism.lt The Tourist Office provides information USA and Canada This project aims to activate Lithuania’s about accommodation, eating out places, manors and castles and to promote their events, attractions, leisure, and transporta- AMERICAN TRAVEL SERVICE / VYTIS integration into the international tourist tion, as well as Lithuanian tourism resources; TOURS market. Please visit the comprehensive site sells excursions in Vilnius and Trakai, tickets 9439 South Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2325 of the project at www.pilys.lt. to the city’s events and festivals, books and tel. (718) 423-6161 publications about Vilnius and Lithuania, [email protected], www.vytistours.com maps, postcards, souvenirs. Booking of rooms VALHALLA TRAVEL & TOURS 3.5 in hotels and apartments is also available. 120 Newkirk Road, Unit 25, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 9S7 Guide organizations Central office TEL (905) 737-0300, (800) 265-0459, FAX (905) 737-0304 [email protected], www.valhallatravel.com Vilniaus g. 22, LT-01119, Vilnius LITHUANIAN GUIDE UNION TEL 262 9660, FAX 262 8169 Šv. Mykolo g. 8, LT-01124 Vilnius [email protected] MOB (682) 01589, FAX 262 8169  MON-FRI: 9.00-18.00, SAT: 10.00-16.00 3.3 [email protected] Town Hall office Excursion operators LITHUANIAN GUILD OF GUIDES Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128, Vilnius Šv. Mykolo g. 8, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL 262 6470, FAX 262 0762 BALTAISTA MOB (687) 24568 [email protected] S. Daukanto a. 2 /10, LT-01122 Vilnius [email protected]  MON-FRI: 10.00-18.00 TEL 2608410 [email protected] VILNIUS GUIDE COMMUNITY Railway station office Basanavičiaus g. 11/2, LT-03108 Vilnius Geležinkelio g. 16, LT-02100, Vilnius MOB (652) 54753 TEL/FAX 269 2091 [email protected]  MON-FRI: 9.00-18.00, SAT: 10.00-16.00

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3.8 Thematic excursions These and even more excursions can be booked at Vilnius Tourist Information Centre (see 3.6). Discover the Old Town of Vilnius You can discover Vilnius by taking part in a sightseeing tour, during which you will feel the unique atmosphere of the historical Old Town and discover the places where you might want to return: Vilnius Town Hall and its square; the Gates of Dawn and the paint- ing ‘Mother of Mercy’; Vilnius University; the Presidential Palace; the Cathedral. A Trip to the Medieval City Walking in the streets of the Old Town, en- tering courtyards and houses, often without knowing we walk through the remains of the 3 Defensive Wall. Armoured noble knights and watchful armed guards, impressive perament and cheerfulness of Lithuanians. knight battles and traditional Medieval You will have a good opportunity to try feast will let you feel the unique Medieval well-known Lithuanian beer, find out the atmosphere. Walking in the labyrinths of the secrets of folk crafts. Old Town, you will get acquainted with the The Legends of Vilnius: a Ghostly history of the Medieval Vilnius. You can try your strength by shooting with a bow and Excursion arbalest or throwing an axe in the yard of the The Vilnius Old Town palace, churches, ab- Bastion. You will feel the spirit of the Middle beys are surrounded by many legends. You Ages by taking part in the theatrical knights‘ will have an opportunity to reveal the secrets relay. This is a wonderful opportunity to of the Old Town and hear the romantic and travel to the faraway past. incredible stories. At every step – new story, one much more The National Evening interesting and romantic than the other. This If you want real entertainment, good mood sightseeing tour will help you to forget every- and colourful impressions, do not miss a day routine and become the witnesses of the chance to take part in Lithuanian evening, in past events. Theatrical excursion will start its the Old Town of Vilnius. The most interest- journey to the labyrinths of the Vilnius Old ing custom and folk traditions, traditional Town just after the sunset. During this magi- Lithuanian food and drinks, the scenes from cal evening many stories will come to life, medieval Lithuanian life will create a special such as tragic love story of Lithuania‘s King, evening atmosphere. In unique song, dance the Black Book of great magician and resur- and fire feast you will be able to see the tem- rection of the damned. With the help of ‘The Old Town Theatre’ and a guide, this journey will become an unforgettable experience. Noblemen Feast in Tiškevičiai Palace Noblemen feast – a wonderful scene, which will show the luxury life of Lithuanian noblemen. You will be able to feel the pleas- ure of the noblemen feast in magnificent Neoclassicism Tiškevičiai palace and the pared to Monmartre of Paris or Christiania surrounding park of Trakų Vokė. This will of Copenhagen. Here you will feel the free be a good opportunity to get acquainted and creative spirit, will become a part of its with the authentic traditions and spend the friendly community and will see the works evening in the company of the descendants of craftsmen and artists. Here you will see of Lithuania‘s noblemen, as well as try roast the process of crafts making and will be able pig and traditional drinks. to try one of the crafts by yourselves. Tast- The Republic of Užupis ing of traditional Lithuanian drinks, such as mead and ‘krupnikas’ in the cellar of Tores Užupis – certainly the most romantic place cafe will be the best way to relax after the in Vilnius. The place of artists, the Republic creative challenge. of Užupis, is famous for its events and special atmosphere. Bohemian Užupis is often com-

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Vilnius is Lithuania’s premier leisure and business destination. The city offers a wide range of accommodation options, varying from big and modern international chain hotels to small family owned bed-and- breakfast guest houses. A star rating system gives you an idea of what to expect. But overall standards are high, so whatever 4 category you choose, you can be assured of cleanliness and a friendly welcome.

Chapter contents 4.1 Hotel classification system 30 4.2 City zones 30 4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance 31 4.4 Hotels 32 4.4.1 Five star hotels 32 4.4.2 Four star hotels 32 4.4.3 Three star hotels 33 4.4.4 Two star hotels 35 4.4.5 One star hotels 36 4.5 Guest houses 36 4.6 Youth hotels / hostels 36 4.7 Motels 37 4.8 Camping sites 37 4.9 Bed & breakfast 37 4.10 Apartments 38 4.11 Countryside tourism 38

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4.1 Hotel classification and offices. Symbol legend 3. Lower Midtown system Previously a residential area, Lower Midtown  Number of rooms includes a business district, apartment blocks,  You may choose one according to your prefer-  Number of beds ences and interests – please use the city zones and Vingis Park – beloved place for morning Distance from the airport joggers and evening concerts.  map below to decide about the preferred loca-  Places for campers (campings) tion. In the following pages, the hotels are also 4. Žvėrynas  Places for tents (campings) divided by their class. This unique triangle-shaped area is filled with  Number of summerhouses (campings) Hotels range from one to five stars, guest a quiet and warm accommodation atmos-  Distance from the Railway Station houses – to four stars. Here’s a hint for what phere. Žvėrynas is a prestigious residential  Distance from the Old Town to expect. location, with several family-run and even  Facility installed in some rooms One star – basic accommodation bigger hotels. No facility installed  Bathrooms in rooms Single room – 7 sq.m, double room – 11 sq.m, 5. Station District  TV set in rooms minimum, hot and cold running water in the After the renovation of the central station, this  Telephones in rooms room, reception service on demand, conti- area changed rapidly. Now even the best rated  Mini-bars in rooms nental breakfast, foreign languages speaking hotels are situated in this area. Look to staying  Air conditioners in rooms personnel. here if you traveling by train or bus.  Safes in rooms Two stars – medium accommodation 6. Airport  Internet connections in rooms SGL – 9 sq.m, DBL – 13 sq.m, minimum, Those traveling by plane and who need to  24 hour service bathroom with a bathtub or shower, 24 hour return quickly to the airport, should consider  Rooms for non-smokers reception service, continental breakfast, foreign the Airport area – if not for it’s surroundings,  Adapted for people with disabilities languages speaking personnel. then for the good accommodation options and  Rooms with children facilities restaurants.  Three stars – semi-luxury accommodation  Rooms with more than two beds SGL – 10 sq. m, DBL – 15 sq.m minimum, 7.  Rooms with a nice view bathroom with a bathtub or shower, 24 hour This old residential area is surrounded by for-  Garden or terrace in hotel reception service, continental breakfast, park- ests and parks, and the Neris River. There are  Quiet place ing lot at the hotel, TV in every room, foreign only a couple of hotels here.  Pets allowed languages speaking personnel. 8. Residential area Guarded parking lot  Bus parking Four stars – high-standard accommodation Built mainly during the Soviet era and strongly  SGL – 12 sq.m, DBL – 17 sq.m minimum, marked with its block architecture, this huge  Room service 4 bathroom with a bathtub or shower, 24 hour area includes hotels ranging from economy to  Loundry service reception service, minibar, room service, top business class.  Restaurant continental breakfast with hot and cold dishes, Bar 9. Rasos and  Night club parking lot at the hotel, TV in every room, This area seems to be a mix of big apartment  foreign languages speaking personnel. Lift houses and industry premises. There are some  Fitness centre Five stars – top standard accommodation small new hotels and a few restaurants.  Swimming pool SGL – 14 sq.m, DBL – 19 sq.m minimum, 10. Industrial area  Sauna bathroom with a bathtub or shower, 24 hour One hotel only, some cafés, and some houses  Conference venues reception service, continental breakfast with and rooms available here.  Booking via internet hot and cold dishes, minibar, safe deposit in  Major credit cards accepted the room, guarded parking lot or a garage, 24 hour room service, 3 foreign languages speak- ing personnel. For booking the hotel you may use: www.lithuanianhotels.com, www.vilniushotels.lt, www.visitlithuania.lt.

4.2 City zones

0. Outside Vilnius The territory outside the city; not marked on the scheme. 1. Old Town The very heart of the city. Pedestrian streets, antique shops, many restaurants and hotels are situated here. Accommodation options vary from the cheapest student style lodgings to the best rated international chain hotels. This zone also includes Užupis, known as Vilnius’ Monmartre. 2. Upper Midtown This area spreads on both sides of the Neris River and is framed by two business avenues: Gedimino Prospektas is a traditional shop- ping street, and Konstitucijos Prospektas is the address for the new Vilnius skyline, hotels,

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4.3 Vilnius hotels at a glance

Accommodation name Accommodation name Rooms DBL Price for connectionInternet facilities Conference Location (city zone) Rooms DBL Price for connectionInternet facilities Conference Location (city zone) Vidos Hotel 10 180 8 Hotels Žemaitės Hotel 62 220 + + 3 Two star hotels Five star hotels Ad Astrum 31 100-250 + 2 Crowne Plaza Vilnius 108 476 + + 4 Ambassador 18 280 2 Le Meridien Villon 189 552 + + 0 Ecotel Vilnius 168 169 + + 2 Narutis Summit Hotels & Resorts 50 691 + + 1 Jeruzalė Hotel 10 80 + + 8 Radisson SAS Astorija 120 466 + + 1 Mikotel 26 200-240 5 Stikliai Hotel Relais & Chateaux 44 760 + + 1 Runmis 24 90 9 Four star hotels Skrydis 50 70-210 + 6 Artis Centrum Hotels 65 500 + + 1 Velga 43 100 10 Atrium 28 412-480 + + 1 Vilniaus Europolis 23 150 + + 3 Barbacan Palace 33 414 + + 1 Žijūrė 14 120 6 Best Western Naujasis Vilnius 114 399 + + 2 One star hotels City Park Hotel 77 536-566 + + 1 Asimarė 12 63 8 Congress 80 400 + + 1 Viktorija 42 139 + 4 Conti 88 460 + + 5 Guest houses Europa Royale Vilnius 39 518 + + 1 4 Grotthuss 21 480, 620 + + 1 Four star guest houses Holiday Inn Vilnius 134 587 + + 2 Dvaras Manor House 8 310 + 1 Mabre Residence Hotel 41 516 + + 1 Ida Basar 7 342 + 1 Novotel 159 449 + + 2 Mano Liza 8 220-300 1 Ramada Vilnius 55 410 + + 1 Vingriai 6 280 + + 1 Ratonda Centrum Hotels 48 420 + + 2 Three star guest houses Reval Hotel Lietuva 291 450-620 + + 2 Domus Maria 39 249 + + 1 Scandic Neringa Vilnius 60 341 + + 2 Grybas Guest House 10 330 + + 1 Shakespeare Boutique Hotel 31 600 + + 1 Pas Ramazį 5 200 + 8 Šarūnas 56 320-340 + + 2 Telekomas Guest House 15 120 + 3 Three star hotels Two star guest houses Acappella 10 219 + + 6 Golbena 5 120 + 0 Adelita 28 120 + 6 One star guest houses Apia 12 300 + 1 Milžinų paunksmė 27 60 4 A.V. Goda 19 160 + + 8 Bajorų užeiga 25 160 + + 0 Youth hotels / hostels Balatonas 21 269 + 4 Filaretai Youth Hostel 19 80 + + 1 Baltpark Vilnius 83 115 + + 8 Student’s Hostel Dormitories 99 29 + + 3, 7, 8 Beauty Island / Grožio sala 10 200-290 + 8 Young Tourist Centre 16 26/person + 1 Centro Kubas 14 360 + + 1 Youth Guest House 10 120 + 2 Centrum Uniquestay Hotel 100 290 + + 3 Motels City Gate 29 300 + + 5 Comfort Vilnius 57 240 + + 5 Three star motels Lingės Motel 7 120 + 0 Dors Hotel 20 160-240 + 9 Paradisė 12 100 + 8 E-guesthouse 34 180 + + 3 Svajonė 21 100 0 Europa City Vilnius 128 273 + + 3 Tanagra Motel 11 105 8 Karolina Hotel 100 180-240 + + 8 Panorama 203 179 + 5 Two star motels Polonezas 35 120-210 + + 3 Lakštas 21 80 + 10 Rinno 17 280-320 + 1 Vilnoja 16 120 0 Senatoriai 11 300 + 1 One star motels Sportas Hotel 114 180 + + 7 Vaidotų malūnas 10 40 + 10 Prices of hotel rooms are provided by hotels and are shown in Litas. Prices Hotel classification data (***) is provided by the State Tourism Department may vary depending on season and other circumstances. 1 € ~ 3,5 LTL. of the Republic of Lithuania.

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4.4  Town is within walking distance. The hotel  belongs to one of the largest hotel chains in Hotels the world. STIKLIAI HOTEL RELAIS & CHATEAUX   SGL DBL LUX    4.4.1 Five star hotels Gaono g. 7, LT-01131 Vilnius 114 220 342 399 600 10 6 0 TEL 264 9595, FAX 212 3870  CROWNE PLAZA VILNIUS www.stikliaihotel.lt, [email protected]  M.K. Čiurlionio g. 84. LT-03100 Vilnius The hotel is situated in the former Jewish quarter. It is named for the artisan glassblowers TEL 274 3400, 274 3401, FAX 274 3420 CITY PARK HOTEL who kept small shops here as early as the 16th www.cpvilnius.com, [email protected] L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 3, LT-01122 Vilnius century. Nowadays it’s a nicely decorated hotel The hotel belongs to the Intercontinental TEL 212 3515, FAX 210 7460 of charm and warmth. Its refined interior is like Hotel Group. It is located in the quiet and www.citypark.lt, [email protected] a small castle in Vilnius’ Old Town. safe embassy area close to Vingis Park. Whole This modern hotel is located near Cathedral floor is set up for conferences with eight rooms   SGL DBL LUX    Square. The hotel is known for its Italian and space for 800 persons. The 16th floor bar 44 73 639 760 863 10 5 0 restaurant, Rossini. For meetings, there are Horizon is worth the visit for a spectacular  two modern conference rooms holding up to view of the city.  80 persons.   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    108 216 411 476 500-873 8 4 3 4.4.2 Four star hotels 77 134 418 536-566 660-720 7 2 0    ARTIS  Liejyklos g. 11/23, LT-01120 Vilnius LE MERIDIEN VILLON RESORT AND TEL 266 0366, FAX 266 0377 CONGRESS CONVENTION CENTRE www.centrum.lt, [email protected] Vilniaus g. 2/15, LT-01102 Vilnius Ežeraičio k., Avižienių sen., LT-14200 Vilniaus raj. Artis is an exceptional hotel located near the TEL 269 1919, FAX 251 4280 th TEL 273 9700, FAX 273 9730 Presidential Palace. The charm of renewed 19 www.congress.lt, [email protected] www.lemeridien.lt, [email protected] century building provides with royal attention The th19 century building today is an elegant Villon is the summer and winter resort of and comfort within an historical atmosphere. hotel. The rooms are specially designed to Lithuania and leading conference and incen-   SGL DBL LUX    reflect elegance, style, and comfort. All rooms tives venue in the Baltics. Overlooking two sce- 65 110 430 500 690 7 3.5 0 are equipped with lightproof curtains, and hair 4 nic lakes, it lies amidst a lush and rolling coun-  dryer. The Presidential apartment has a sauna tryside covered with birch and pine forests, yet and Jacuzzi. only 15 minutes away from the capital.    SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    ATRIUM CENTRUM HOTELS 80 120 300 400 560 7 4 1 189 384 – 552 690 25 19 19 Pilies g. 10, LT-01123 Vilnius   TEL 210 7777, FAX 210 7770   www.atrium.lt, [email protected] For those with personal space issues, the CONTI NARUTIS SUMMIT HOTELS & RESORTS rooms in this hotel are some of the largest in Raugyklos g. 7/2, LT-01140 Vilnius Pilies g. 24, LT-01123 Vilnius Vilnius, set in a quiet courtyard right off the TEL 251 4111, FAX251 4100 TEL 212 2894, FAX 262 2882 main street of the Old Town in the building www.contihotel.lt, [email protected] of 15th century. www.narutis.com, [email protected] The Hotel is situated in the Old Town of Vilnius. This elegant family-owned, boutique hotel is   SGL DBL LUX    All rooms are furnished with comfortable, fine situated on the main street of the Old Town 28 53 335 412-480 580-650 5 2 0 wood furniture. Notably, in the 19th century, in a building of the 16th century. The hotel  the present hotel area was inhabited by Jewish is beautifully restored and equipped with all  merchants. The guest rooms are decorated modern facilities. The hotel’s restaurant and with authentic photographs of the Old Town café Kristupo offer European, Lithuanian, and BARBACAN PALACE of Vilnius from a personal collection. Mediterranean cuisine.           Bokšto g. 19, LT-01126 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX SGL DBL LUX TEL 266 0840, FAX 266 0841 88 159 230 460 695 5 0.5 0.5 50 83 552 691 898 15 2.5 0 www.barbacan.lt, [email protected]   Barbacan Palace was opened in 2003 in a very   quiet and nice place in Old Town near the ancient Defensive Bastion of the City. Among EUROPA ROYALE VILNIUS RADISSON SAS ASTORIJA other benefits, one can enjoy a bowling alley Aušros Vartų g. 6, LT-01129 Vilnius Didžioji g. 35/2, LT-01128 Vilnius and music club. TEL 266 0770, FAX 261 2000 TEL 212 0110, FAX 212 1762   SGL DBL LUX    www.hoteleuropa.lt, [email protected] www.radissonsas.com, [email protected] 33 64 363 414 432 7 2 0 A fine example of Italian elegance, surrounded Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel is located near  by the holiest sites of Lithuania. There is a con- Townl Hall. The 120 well-appointed rooms with  ference room and a computer-room-library. classical décor include business class and suites. Breakfast is served at the adjoining Senasis Six modern and flexible conference rooms BEST WESTERN NAUJASIS VILNIUS Vilnius restaurant. could host up to 180 persons for international Konstitucijos pr. 14, LT-09308 Vilnius   SGL DBL LUX    meetings and conferences.      TEL 273 9595, FAX 273 9500 39 74 432 518 570 5 2 0 SGL DBL LUX www.hotelnv.lt, offi[email protected]  120 220 431 466 518 12 2 0 The hotel is located along the Neris River, the area now called the new business center. Old 

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GROTTHUSS HOTEL player. This hotel offers two conference rooms ŠARŪNAS Ligoninės g. 7, LT-01134 Vilnius that seat up to 115. Raitininkų g. 4, LT-09200 Vilnius TEL 266 0322, FAX 266 0323   SGL DBL LUX    TEL 272 3888, 272 4888, FAX 272 4355 www.grotthusshotel.com, [email protected] hotelsarunas.lt, [email protected] 55 101 330 410 790 7 1 0 Grotthuss Hotel is a quiet oasis, located on a cob- Stylish and tasteful hotel is aimed for business- ble-stoned street within walking distance of all  men (5 conference and banquet halls, business the major points of interest. Baroness Edith von  center) and tourists. The cozy restaurant offers Grotthuss, has combined her love of history and European cuisine, a wide assortment of meals beauty with modern day conveniences to create RATONDA CENTRUM HOTELS and drinks, and unforgettable jazz soirees. Gedimino pr 52/1, LT-01110 Vilnius a unique and comfortable environment.   SGL DBL LUX         TEL 212 0670, FAX 212 0669 SGL DBL LUX www.centrum.lt, [email protected] 56 83 280-330 320-340 410-600 10 6 2.5 21 36 420, 560 480, 620 700 8 1 0 Ratonda is a modern four-star hotel located   in the very downtown of Vilnius, which will   perfectly fit for business stay. It is close to the Parliament, most ministries, luxurious shops. 4.4.3 Three star hotels HOLIDAY INN VILNIUS   SGL DBL LUX    Šeimyniškių g. 1, LT-09312 Vilnius 48 79 295 420 520 10 5 0 ACAPPELLA TEL 210 3000, 210 3001 Dariaus ir Girėno g. 61, LT-02189 Vilnius www.holidayinnvilnius.lt, [email protected]  TEL 216 7898, FAX 216 7241 All the luxury one would expect from an in-  www.hotelacappella.lt, [email protected] ternational hotel chain. The hotel is located in An oasis of elegance, hospitality, and comfort REVAL HOTEL LIETUVA the very city center in shopping and business close to Vilnius airport. They offer six double Konstitucijos pr. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius surroundings just to the north of the Neris rooms and three spacious suites. River. It offers cozy, modern-equipped rooms, TEL 272 6272, FAX 272 6270   SGL DBL LUX    and a splendid buffet breakfast. www.revalhotels.com/lietuva, [email protected] 10 24 179 219 279 1 3 5   SGL DBL LUX    It is on the right bank of the River Neris, with a  134 230 483 587 656 10 4 0 view to the Old Town. It is the tallest and most   modern hotel in Vilnius. The hotel features  Riverside Restaurant, Skybar on the 22nd floor, ADELITA the Olympic Casino, one of the largest and most Rodūnios kelias 8, LT-02187 Vilnius MABRE RESIDENCE modern conference centres in Vilnius. TEL 232 9304, FAX 213 6463 4 Maironio g. 13, LT-01124 Vilnius   SGL DBL LUX    [email protected] TEL 212 2087, FAX 212 2240 291 582 307 450-620 795 9 5 0.5 This hotel is situated close to Vilnius Airport. www.mabre.lt, [email protected] They have single, double, semi-luxury, and The hotel is located near the Church of St Anne,  luxury rooms. in a restored architectural building – a former    SGL DBL LUX    monastery of the Orthodox Church. The res- 28 52 120 160 320 0.1 5 10 taurant Hazienda offers delicious steaks and SCANDIC NERINGA VILNIUS other European dishes, and the outdoor café Gedimino pr. 23, LT-01103 Vilnius  is open in summertime. TEL 268 1910, 261 0516, FAX 261 4160  www.scandic-hotels.com/neringa,   SGL DBL LUX    [email protected] APIA 41 72 388 516 608 10 5 0.8 Situated in the middle of the central business Šv. Ignoto g. 12, LT-01120 Vilnius  area, our hotel is also within walking distance of TEL 212 3426, FAX 212 3618  all the sights. Among other facilities, the hotel www.apia.lt, [email protected] offers a library and relaxation area. The decor is Apia is a cozy hotel, perfectly located at the very NOVOTEL VILNIUS in Scandinavian style. Delicious, well-prepared center of the Old Town. It has the intimate and Gedimino pr. 16, LT-01103 Vilnius Lithuanian and European meals are served in refined atmosphere of a private home. Guests TEL 266 6200, FAX 266 6201 the famous Neringa restaurant. are indulged with breakfast in their room www.novotel.com, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX    whatever time they request. This newly built hotel located in the city center 60 99 272 341 586 7 5 0   SGL DBL LUX    belongs to the Accor Hotels chain. Hotel offers 12 26 280 300 330 8 2 0 Turkish bath hammam, and room facilities  include laptop sized safe, coffee/tea making   facilities, hairdryer.  SHAKESPEARE BOUTIQUE HOTEL   SGL DBL LUX    Bernardinų g. 8/8, LT-01124 Vilnius A.V. GODA 159 318 414 449 622 7 3 0 TEL 266 5885, FAX 266 5886 Kalvarijų g. 265, LT-08315 Vilnius  www.shakespeare.lt, [email protected] TEL 277 7773, FAX 237 5608  17th century palace with much of the original ar- www.hotelgoda.lt, [email protected] chitecture still in place, in the Old Town. Royal Newly built modern hotel, next to the magnifi- RAMADA VILNIUS interior with literary-themed rooms, English cent nature and history monument, Verkiai Re- Subačiaus g. 2, LT-01127 Vilnius breakfast, old-fashioned service. Hospitality is gional Park, located on one of the main streets TEL 255 3355, FAX 255 3311 upheld with books, antiques, flowers, and art. into Vilnius, Kalvarijų Street. www.ramadavilnius.lt, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    Ramada Vilnius was opened in 2005 in a his- 31 54 360 600 720 10 5 0 19 41 120 160 – 11 8 4 torical site near the National Philharmonic. In every room of this Classical style hotel, among   other facilities, there is a work desk and DVD  

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BAJORŲ UŽEIGA    SGL DBL LUX    Sudervės g. 10, Avižieniai, LT-14192 Vilniaus raj.  34 85 180 180 240 5 2 5 TEL 243 1426, FAX 233 8377 www.bajoruuzeiga.lt, [email protected] CENTRUM UNIQUESTAY HOTEL  This hotel has a restaurant, camper-friendly Vytenio g. 9/25, LT-03113 Vilnius  secure parking, all necessary facilities for or- TEL 268 3300, FAX 213 2760 ganizing different celebrations, seminars, pres- www.uniquestay.com, [email protected] EUROPA CITY VILNIUS Aušros Vartų g. 6, LT-01129 Vilnius entations. Other amenities include billiards. Centrum Uniquestay is a newly established TEL 266 0770, FAX 261 2000      three star hotel chain, now with a hotel in Vil- SGL DBL LUX www.hoteleuropa.lt, [email protected] 25 51 150 160 350 18 15 12 nius. It is an architecturally modern building with a spacious glassenclosed lobby facing the This newly built hotel was opened in 2003. The  street. The hotel offers a business room, banquet Hotel chain Europa Group is a member of the  hall and other. Best Eastern Hotels system.   SGL DBL LUX    BALATONAS   SGL DBL LUX    128 254 238 273 342-376 10 3 2 Latvių g. 38, LT-08113 Vilnius 100 168 200 290 380 6 2 1.5 TEL 272 2250, FAX 272 2134   www.balatonas.lt, [email protected]   The hotel is located in the prestigious district of Žvėrynas, close to the center of Vilnius, in CITY GATE KAROLINA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE quiet surroundings. A kind and attentive staff Bazilijonų g. 3, LT-01129 Vilnius CENTRE will ensure good rest. Cars can be parked in TEL 210 7306, FAX 210 7307 Sausio 13-osios g. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius the garage or closed courtyard. Discounts are www.citygate.lt, [email protected] TEL 245 3939, FAX 216 9341 given on weekends. This is a taste of Spain, complete with wooden www.karolina.lt, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX    balcony, tiled and pinewood interior, and some It is a modern hotel and leading Conference Centre of 13 rooms providing a full-service 21 42 199 269 299 10 4 2 classy light-fittings throughout. This building dates back from the end of the 19th century, and package. The elegant restaurant with a summer  was used nearly 100 years ago as a kind of ‘way- terrace offers European and national cuisine.  side inn’ with guest rooms, an inn, a brewery, These facilities are offered among others: ten- diverse manufactories and stables. nis courts, 9-track bowling alley, and billiard BALTPARK HOTEL VILNIUS rooms. Ukmergės g. 363, LT-06327 Vilnius   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    4 TEL 238 8000, FAX 238 8555 29 60 200 300 360 6 0.5 0.2 www.baltpark.com, [email protected]  100 200 170-220 180-240 280-350 12 10 6 Baltpark is a modern hotel chain in Baltic coun-   tries. Good hotel that is affordable: friendly  service, clean and safe, delicious food, large COMFORT VILNIUS parking lot, easy to find, Swiss management, Gėlių g. 5, LT-01137 Vilnius PANORAMA better rates, and flexible discount system. TEL 264 8833, FAX 264 8832 Sodų g. 14, LT-03211 Vilnius TEL 273 8011, FAX 216 3789   SGL DBL LUX    www.comfort.lt, [email protected] www.hotelpanorama.lt, [email protected] 83 169 – 115 175 13 10 8 This economy class hotel belongs to Mikotel hotel group. It was opened in May 2004, and is a This hotel is closest to the railway and bus sta-  tions. Vilnius’ lovely panorama opens from the  five minute walk to the bus and train stations.      East windows of the hotel. Newly renovated, it SGL DBL LUX is clean, cosy, comfortable, and is in an advanta- BEAUTY ISLAND / GROŽIO SALA 57 110 180 240 310 6 0.2 0.5 geous location at a reasonable price. Č. Sugiharos g. 3, LT-05115 Vilnius    SGL DBL LUX    TEL 230 5778, FAX 230 5778  www.sugihara.lt, [email protected] 203 409 149 179 249 3 0.1 1 The hotel will help you to recover physical and DORS HOTEL  emotional strength in a short period of time. Kaminkelio g. 15, LT-02182 Vilnius  The accommodation includes breakfast and TEL 237 5880, FAX 238 3980 free use of their health and fitness club. For an www.dorshotel.com, [email protected] POLONEZAS additional charge you can have SPA treatments Situated in a calm and comfortable place, in a Naugarduko g. 76, LT-03202 Vilnius for face and body, and massages. beautiful, natural setting. It has a free, guarded TEL 233 3663, FAX 233 3596   SGL DBL LUX    parking lot. www.polskidom.lt, [email protected] 10 16 160 200-290 320-470 15 8 5      The hotel is owned by the Vilnius Poles Cul- SGL DBL LUX ture House. It offers spacious and comfortable  20 45 130-200 160-240 250-290 2.5 2 4.5 single, double, and triple rooms. Restaurant   Polonezas is famous for its Lithuanian and  Polish kitchen. For conference organizers, the CENTRO KUBAS hotel offers 4 rooms with a max capacity of 400 Stiklių g. 3, LT-01131 Vilnius E-GUESTHOUSE seats in the largest one. TEL 266 0860, 266 0861, FAX 266 0865 T. Ševčenkos g. 16, LT-03111 Vilnius   SGL DBL LUX    www.centrokubas.lt, [email protected] TEL 266 0730, FAX 233 5710 35 95 80-120 120-210 – 5 2 3 An exclusive hotel in the Old Town. Though www.e-guesthouse.lt, [email protected] traditional Lithuanian agricultural and house- An efficient, clean, technologically progressive  hold implements predominate in the interior, and distinctly Nordic-feeling hotel in an old  the rooms are equipped according to the most factory yard. The design of the hotel is original modern standards. and modern, while for the finishing touches   SGL DBL LUX    ecological materials were used. 14 30 320 360 – 10 2 0

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RINNO 4.4.4 Two star hotels  Vingrių g. 25, LT-01141 Vilnius  TEL 262 2828, FAX 262 5929 AD ASTRUM www.rinno.lt, [email protected] Šeimyniškių g. 21, LT-09200 Vilnius RUNMIS This Scandinavian-style business hotel offers TEL 279 0588, FAX 279 0521 Panevėžio g. 8a, LT-02112 Vilnius a homelike atmosphere at a reasonable price. www.adastrum.lt, [email protected] TEL 265 6816, FAX 272 4114 Fast and convenient access to the center of Hotel Ad Astrum is at some distance from the www.runmis.com, [email protected] Vilnius and airport. Special features: art gallery, noise of Vilnius streets, but almost in the very This Polish affiliated hotel offers family tradi- complimentary buffet breakfast. centre of the city. There is guarded car parking tions and comfort at a moderate price.   SGL DBL LUX    at a small fee, a sauna and swimming pool   SGL DBL LUX    complex, restaurant and conference hall. Some 17 33 240-280 280-320 320-360 6 1 1 24 52 60 90 120 4 1 1.5 economy class rooms are partial – two or three  rooms share one bathroom.      SGL DBL LUX    SENATORIAI 31 62 100-150 100-250 200-300 10 6 2 SKRYDIS HOTEL OF VILNIUS AIRPORT Tilto g. 2A, LT-01101 Vilnius  Rodūnios kelias 8, LT-02187 Vilnius TEL 212 6491, FAX 212 6372  TEL 232 9099, FAX 230 6498 www.senatoriai.lietuvoje.info, [email protected] www.vno.lt, [email protected] This small hotel is located in the historic and AMBASSADOR Breakfast, dinner, supper in the canteen and picturesque part of Vilnius near Cathedral Gedimino pr. 12, LT-01102 Vilnius café of the airport. Other facilities: special se- Square. Guests may enjoy the café in the winter TEL 261 5450, FAX 212 1716 curity, currency exchange, post, sauna, medical garden. www.ambassador.lt, [email protected] room, car rental.   SGL DBL LUX    Next to this hotel you will find the Presidential   SGL DBL TRIPLE    Palace, the Opera-Ballet and Drama Theatres, 11 22 250 300 – 5 3 0 50 110 50-120 70-210 80-120 0.2 7 9 the Cathedral. Luxurious shops, offices, superb    bars and restaurants are around the hotel.   SGL DBL LUX     SPORTAS HOTEL 18 36 240 280 360 7 4 0 VELGA Bistryčios g. 13, LT-10321 Vilnius  Geležinio Vilko g. 3, LT-03131 Vilnius TEL 210 4800, FAX 234 0293  TEL/FAX 213 1435 www.hotelsportas.lt, [email protected] www.hotelvelga.lt, [email protected] 4 A fully remodelled hotel with a restaurant seat- ECOTEL VILNIUS Good hotel for cost-conscious travellers – ing 100, 2 conference rooms, and located in a Slucko g. 8, LT-09312 Vilnius pleasant interior: colorful, neat and cosy rooms. quiet, prestigious part of the city, Antakalnis. TEL 210 2700, FAX 210 2707 The café of the hotel can offer special menu   SGL DBL LUX    www.ecotel.lt, [email protected] for groups. Ecotel Vilnius is one of the biggest and big 114 224 120 180 250 11 7 3   SGL DBL LUX    groups-friendly tourist-class hotel in Lithuania, 43 90 50 100 – 9 5 5  situated on the right bank of the Neris River.  Guests staying in the rooms located on the  third floor will be pleasantly surprised with the  VIDOS HOTEL beautiful sights of Vilnius. Fabijoniškių g. 6/5, LT-07108 Vilnius VILNIAUS EUROPOLIS   SGL DBL LUX    TEL 270 2409, FAX 270 2418 Švitrigailos g. 11D, LT-03228 Vilnius www.vidoshotel.lt, [email protected] 168 322 159 169 – 10 4 1.5 TEL 215 0410, FAX 215 0411 It is a small, private hotel with an elegant en-  www.europolis.lt, [email protected] vironment and cozy interior. Quite pleasant.  A new, modern economy class hotel situated in Guests may use recreation rooms, fax, garage. the centre of Vilnius on the street leading from   SGL DBL LUX    JERUZALĖ HOTEL the airport to the Centre. This hotel features Kalvarijų g. 209, LT-08311 Vilnius 10 18 120 180 240 10 10 3 a cosy café, banqueting hall, and an outdoor TEL 271 4040, FAX 276 2627 terrace with grill.  www.jeruzalehotel.com, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX     It is small hotel for individual tourist groups. Close to a forest, in a quiet, safe place. 23 60 100 150 300 5 2 2 ŽEMAITĖS HOTEL   SGL DBL LUX     Žemaitės g. 15, LT-03118 Vilnius  TEL 213 3193, FAX 213 3337 10 19 60 80 100 9 6 4 www.hotelzemaites.lt, [email protected]  ŽIJŪRĖ Hotel Žemaitė is the place where a qualified  Žirnių g. 10, LT-02120 Vilnius team of personnel will attend to your needs and TEL 215 2244, FAX 215 2244 provide any of the information requested. It is MIKOTEL [email protected], www.zijure.lt equipped with security system and a guarded Pylimo g. 63, LT-01137 Vilnius Hotel is located not far from the airport and parking-lot. There is also a beauty salon. TEL 260 9626, FAX 260 9627 train station, 10-15 min drive to the Old www.vilniushotels.lt, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX    Town. It is a small, cozy hotel situated in a conven- 62 124 200 220 280 7 3 3   SGL DBL LUX    ient and lively part of the Old Town within  easy walking distance of the railway and bus 14 40 80 120 – 5 3 5  stations.    SGL DBL LUX     26 47 160 200-240 280 6 0.3 0.5

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4.4.5 One star hotels MANO LIZA TELECOM GUEST HOUSE Ligoninės g. 5, LT-01134 Vilnius A. Vivulskio g.13a, LT-03221 Vilnius ASIMARĖ TEL 212 2225, FAX 212 2608 TEL 264 4861, FAX 264 4860 Žirmūnų g. 149, LT-09128, Vilnius www.hotelinvilnius.lt, [email protected] www.telecomguesthouse.lt, TEL 271 4001, FAX 270 3282 A small hotel in Vilnius Old Town. Quiet and [email protected] www.asimare.uab.info, [email protected] safe, cozy and nice. Wide beds, silk-embroi- A small guest house of Scandinavian style, lo- The hotel is in a green area of the city the near dered bed linen. Splendid bar and restaurant, cated in a quiet courtyard in walking distance the Neris River, in Žirmūnai district. Among Mano Lisa offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Vilnius Old Town. Free car parking. Buffet other amenities hotel offers refrigerator and for reasonable prices. breakfast is offered. microwave in every room.   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    8 14 200-280 220-300 300-400 5 1 1 15 28 75 120 180 8 3 2.5 12 26 53 63 – 15 10 5       VINGRIAI 4.5.3 Two star guest houses VICTORIA HOTEL Vingrių g. 25, LT-01141 Vilnius Saltoniškių g. 56, LT-08105 Vilnius TEL 2122859 GOLBENA TEL 272 4013, FAX 272 4320, www.hotelvingriai.lt, [email protected] Vilniaus g. 75 , Grigiškės, LT-01001 Vilnius www.victoria.lt, [email protected] Nice and small hotel with the atmosphere of a TEL/FAX 243 2941 The hotel is located in Žvėrynas district, just 5- private house. [email protected] 10 min. walking distance from the Parliament.   SGL DBL LUX    Guesthouse in the suburb of Vilnius on the Rooms include single, double, suites, and family 6 12 240 280 350 7 2 0.5 main road from Vilnius to Kaunas. rooms for 4 persons. There is a conference room    SGL DBL LUX    of 24 seats in the hotel.  5 12 100 120 – 12 15 16   SGL DBL LUX     42 83 109 139 179 10 7 3 4.5.2 Three star guest   houses  4.5.4 One star guest houses DOMUS MARIA 4 Aušros Vartų g. 12, LT-01129 Vilnius MILŽINŲ PAUNKSMĖ 4.5 TEL 264 4880, FAX 264 4878 Kedrų g. 6, LT-03117 Vilnius www.domusmaria.vilnensis.lt, [email protected] TEL 233 9887, FAX 213 3055 Guest houses A spectacular 17th century former Carmelite [email protected] monastery on the loveliest street in the town. This sports oriented guest house is located near 4.5.1 Four star guest houses This guest house of the Vilnius archdiocese has the Physical Training and Sports Department three conference halls, a glass panoramic eleva- and Track-and-field Hall. DVARAS MANOR HOUSE tor, closed courtyard, and guarded parking.   SGL DBL LUX    Tilto g. 3, LT-01101 Vilnius   SGL DBL LUX    27 52 50 60 200 6 3 2 TEL 210 7370, FAX 261 8783 39 80 179 249 250 10 1 0  www.dvaras.lt, [email protected]  This boutique, romantic hotel is perfectly locat-  ed both for shopping and tourism. Convenient  rooms are equipped with all modern facilities GRYBAS HOUSE and designed in an old-European style. The 4.6 Aušros vartų g 3A, LT-01129 Vilnius elegant restaurant downstairs offers exquisite TEL 264 7474, FAX 212 2416 European cuisine. Youth hotels / hostels      www.grybashouse.com, [email protected] SGL DBL LUX A cozy guest house in Old Town, next to the FILARETAI YOUTH HOSTEL 8 13 225 310 480 12 5 0 National Philharmonic Hall, but tucked away Filaretų g. 17, LT-01207 Vilnius  in a romantic courtyard. Spacious rooms are TEL 215 4627, FAX 215 4627  designed with a unique and striking use of www.filaretaihostel.lt, info@filaretaihostel.lt natural materials of wood and stone. The Hostel is a member of the International IDA BASAR   SGL DBL LUX    Youth Hostel Federation. Rooms that are larger Subačiaus g. 1, LT-01127 Vilnius 10 18 280 330 380 6 1 0 than a double have bunk beds. Filaretai uses the TEL 262 2909, FAX 262 2909  international Hostel reservation system IBN. www.idabasar.lt, [email protected]    DBL TRIPLE MULTIP.    This privately owned Guest House is con- 19 72 80 90 23/pers. 9 3 1 veniently located in the Old Town of Vilnius. PAS RAMAZĮ Besides all the usual conveniences, the apart-  Lizdeikos g. 10A, LT-10101 Vilnius ments also have radios, faxes, fire places, and  TEL 210 5310, FAX 210 5307 mini kitchens. The hotel’s restaurant is famous http://pasramazi.meniu.lt for its German kitchen. STUDENT’S HOSTEL DORMITORIES      The motel is located in the spectacular Val- Saulėtekio al. 4, LT-10222 Vilnius SGL DBL LUX akampiai Park and is famous for its Georgian Saulėtekio al. 39, LT-10226 Vilnius 7 14 261 342 405 7 1 0 restaurant. Didlaukio g. 59, LT-08302 Vilnius    SGL DBL LUX    TEL 231 5165, FAX 269 9696  5 10 – 200 500 15 7 5 www.bustas.vu.lt, [email protected]  This establishment provides accommodation  for Vilnius University students and lecturers,

36 V i l n i u s T o u r i s m M a n u a l 2 0 0 6 www.vilnius-tourism.lt together with guests of Vilnius University or SVAJONĖ MOTEL 4.8 Vilnius City during their stay. Vilniaus g. 61, LT-19173, Nemenčinė, Vilniaus raj.   SGL DBL LUX    MOB (698) 48186, FAX 232 6800 Camping sites [email protected] 99 200 20 29 – This motel is situated in a beautiful nature site.  There are three banquet halls, in one of them 4.8.1 Four star camping sites  up to 150 persons can be seated. KEMPINGAS SLĖNYJE      YOUNG TOURISTS CENTER SGL DBL LUX Slėnio g. 1, LT-21001 Trakai Polocko g. 7, LT-01204 Vilnius 21 100 – 100 150 30 25 20 TEL/FAX (528) 53880 TEL 261 1547, FAX 262 7742  www.camptrakai.lt, [email protected] vjtc@delfi.lt  This all year round camping site is ideally lo- An old three-storey building on the bank cated for recreation, water sports and fishing. of the Vilnelė River. Parking-lot, triples and TANAGRA The camp site offers basketball and beach-volley quadruples rooms, shared toilets, showers and Minsko plentas 26 A, LT-02121 Vilnius fields, all kinds of water sports including scuba kitchen for one floor. Suitable for youth and TEL 235 5204, FAX 235 5217 diving, and horses, carriages, hot air balloons. guests saving money. 24 hour reception. [email protected]    DBL +1 person +child    MULTIPLE    Motel Tanagra is situated on the main highway 80 50 34 54 16 8 25 16 62 26/person 8 2 1 heading to Vilnius from Minsk.     SGL DBL LUX     11 23 – 105 210 6 5 10 OBUOLIŲ SALA  Žalvariai, Giedraičių sen., Molėtų r. YOUTH GUEST HOUSE  TEL/FAX (383) 50073 Konstitucijos pr. 25, LT-08105 Vilnius www.appleisland.lt, [email protected] This camping site is located on a beautiful island TEL 272 2270, FAX 272 5651 4.7.2 Two star motels www.jnn.lt, [email protected] with an area of 13,8 ha at Lake Grabuostas. This comfortable and safe hostel has a great Unlimited possibilities to pitch tents in the LAKŠTAS camping territory are offered with power and location near to city center on the right bank V.A. Graičiūno g. 30, LT-02241 Vilnius of the Neris River. Cheap, clean, and cheerful water supply. TEL 264 0065, FAX 526 40583     rooms are very suitable for backpackers. Break- ww.lakstas.lt, [email protected] DBL +1 person +child fast is included in the price of stay. Lakštas is situated in industrial area of the city 24 700 40 25-65 15 10 60   SGL DBL LUX    on the way heading to Vilnius from Trakai.  4 10 30 80 120 – 15 7 2   SGL DBL LUX     21 50 60 80 140 18 23 20 4.8.2 Two star camping sites   MINDŪNŲ KEMPINGAS  Mindūnų k., Molėtų raj. TEL (386) 54444, FAX (386) 53432 VILNOJA MOTEL 4.7 www.ignaturas.lt, [email protected] M. Zdziechovskio g., Sudervė, LT-14201 Vilniaus r. It is a brand new camping site on a lake shore, Motels TEL 249 0346, FAX 249 0347 offering basketball, beach-volley fields, many www.stoneart.lt, [email protected] kinds of boats, scuba diving, bicycles, archery The motel is on the bank of the Vilnoja Lake. 4.7.1 Three star motels and similar activities. Here you can rent a pedalo, motorbike, boat     LINGĖS MOTEL or yacht. DBL +1 person +child 10 150 10 40 8 5 70 Nemėžio km., Nemėžio sen., LT-13034 Vilniaus r.   SGL DBL LUX    TEL 247 2166, FAX 247 2166 16 44 80 120 150 30 25 22  www.hotelslinges.com, [email protected]  It is a place to relax and to entertain. There is a  restaurant with a terrace, a sauna, indoor and 4.9 outdoor swimming pool, basketball and vol- leyball courts, and a place for campers. 4.7.2 One star motels Bed & breakfast   SGL DBL LUX    VAIDOTŲ MALŪNAS 7 20 80 120 – 5 5 7 ADAS B&B Vėjo g. 1, LT-14151 Vilnius Stiklių g. 14-11, LT-01131 Vilnius  TEL/FAX 235 2384 TEL 262 7864  http://vaidotumalunas.e-web.lt, [email protected]      This motel together with a café-bar is situated SGL DBL LUX PARADISĖ MOTEL in the outskirts of Vilnius in beautiful, natural 2 4 120 160 – 10 1.5 0 Ukmergės g. 246, LT-07160 Vilnius surroundings. Among other amenities, it fea-  TEL 243 0154, FAX 243 0155 tures billiards and a volleyball field. www.motelparadise.lt, [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX    ALBINA DAUNORAVIČIENĖ’S B&B Small and cosy motel on the main road to Basanavičiaus g. 3-3, LT-01118 Vilnius 10 20 – 40 100 9 11 15 Vilnius from Riga. MOB (689) 37251       [email protected], www.b-b.lt SGL DBL LUX  12 25 80 100 150 15 12 4 Hosts speak Russian, English, Polish, German.    SGL DBL TRIPLE     7 18 – 140-150 145-180 10 3 1 

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FLORENS B&B REGINA TUPKO’S B&B Sodų g. 4-4, LT-03211 Vilnius Gudų g. 18-1, LT-02110 Vilnius 4.10 TEL 261 1231 TEL 238 4877 Apartments [email protected], www.guesthouse.lt Hosts speak Polish and Russian. Hosts speak Russian, English, Polish.   DBL    APARTAMENTAI.LT   SGL DBL LUX    1 2 30/person 5 1 1.5 MOB (699) 17391 7 15 120 170 – 6 0.4 0.5  www.apartamentai.lt, [email protected]  Apartments of one and two rooms in the Old REGVANGA Town and in the Upper Midtown. KLASIKA Vytenio g. 3-2, LT-03113 Vilnius Apartments Price for one apartment Kalvarijų g. 235, LT-08311 Vilnius MOB (683) 57573 14 120-240 TEL 277 7772, FAX 277 7915 www.regvanga.com, [email protected] ANRE [email protected], www.hotelklasika.lt Hosts speak Russian, Polish. Šv. Mikalojaus g. 7-15, LT-01133 Vilnius More like a guest house but still a B&B.   ROOM    TEL/FAX 238 2804, MOB (698) 29909   SGL DBL LUX    2 9 50/person 10 3 2 http://anre.tinklapis.lt, [email protected] 7 14 200 280 – 10 7 3  Three apartments in quiet and authentic streets  of the Old Town.  RIMANTAS DAUNORAVIČIUS’ B&B Apartments Price for one apartment Juozapavičiaus g. 3-43, LT-09310 Vilnius 3 190-210 LATAKO GUEST HOUSE MOB (612) 11565 Latako g. 1/2-30, LT-01125 Vilnius [email protected] AD VIP APARTMENTS TEL 261 6364, MOB (687) 29682 Hosts speak Russian, English German. MOB (652) 20599, FAX 248 3495 www.apartmentvilnius.balticentertainment.com, http://latako.ten.lt, latako@delfi.lt   SGL DBL LUX    [email protected]   SGL DBL LUX    2 3 200 230 – 10 3 1.5 Apartments of one and two rooms both in the 5 10 160 200 200/pers. 11 3 0  Old Town and in other districts of Vilnius.  SAULĖS NAMAI Apartments Price for one apartment LILIJA KALINAUSKIENĖ’S B&B Saulės g. 15/23, LT-10310 Vilnius 18 60-210 Savičiaus g. 4-1, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL 210 6112 BARBACAN PALACE APARTMENTS 4 MOB (686) 86331 www.saules-namai.com, [email protected] Bokšto g.19, LT-01126 Vilnius [email protected] Classy B&B with hearths. Hosts speak Russian TEL 266 0840, 266 0841, FAX 266 08 41 Hosts speak Russian, English, Polish, French. and English. [email protected], www.barbacan.lt   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    Fully equipped three storeyed building with the 1 2 120 160 – 12 2 0 9 20 120 200 – 9 4 1.5 apartments of two and three rooms with a cosy   courtyard and panoramic view of the Kūdrų (Pond) Park, Vilnelė and Užupis district. LITINTERP TVIRTOVĖ Apartments Price for one apartment Bernardinų g. 7-2, LT-01124 Vilnius Kęstučio g. 36/7, LT-08112 Vilnius 17 110 (for a year, per day) - 520 (day) TEL 212 3850, MOB (699) 14680 TEL 273 3891 [email protected], www.litinterp.lt www.tvirtove.lt, [email protected] EUGENIJUS’ APARTMENTS Vilniaus g. 25-1, LT-01119 Vilnius Hosts speak English, Russian, Polish, German. More like a guest house with hearths and bal- TEL 215 3958, MOB (699) 42456 conies but still a bed and breakfast. Hosts speak   SGL DBL LUX    www.bedandbreakfast.w3.lt, [email protected] Russian and English. 16 28 80 140 160 10 3 0      Two cosy and comfortable apartments. The  DBL hosts, Eglė and Eugenijus Paukštė, are ceramic 10 24 150 5 12 2.5 artists (see www.ceramics.w3.lt). MARIJA  Apartments Price for one apartment Širvintų g. 32, LT-08215 Vilnius  2 120-155 TEL/FAX 275 3484 www.hotelmarija.lt, [email protected] UŽUPIS GUEST HOUSE More like a guest house. Spatious rooms. This Polocko g. 53a, LT-01205 Vilnius 4.11 B&B can also offer Jacuzzi bath. TEL/FAX 210 5861   SGL DBL LUX      SGL DBL LUX    Countryside tourism 6 16 150 170 200 12 5 3 6 23 130 170 200 8 2 1.5 Information about countryside tourism in   Lithuania and a full catalogue of farmsteads  can be found at the website of the Coun- ZEBIS tryside Tourism Association of Lithuania at POVILAS AVIŽA’S B&B Sibiro g. 6, LT-11347 Vilnius www.countryside.lt. Sodų g. 13-10, LT-03211 Vilnius TEL 260 0707 COUNTRYSIDE TOURISM ASSOCIATION MOB (615) 38559, FAX 213 9477 Hosts speak Russian, English. OF LITHUANIA Hosts speak German, English.   SGL DBL LUX    K. Donelaičio g. 2-201, LT-44213 Kaunas   SGL DBL LUX    5 16 120-140 200 250 8 2 3 TEL (37) 400354, FAX (37) 400350 9 15 40-80 80-120 – 7 0.4 0.5  [email protected], www.countryside.lt 

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It isn’t difficult to find a place to eat, yet it is difficult to find bad food in Vilnius. The main concentration of restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs is in the Old Town of Vilnius. More and more restaurants of various cuisines are opening in the capital, such as Irish, English, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Mexican, French, German, Kosher and many others. While visiting Vilnius, try a Lithuanian restaurants. Many of the catering companies offer a wide variety of the best of cuisine.

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5.1 JOVARĖLIO KARČEMA AVILYS L. Giros g. 15, LT-06324 Vilnius Gedimino pr. 5, LT-01103 Vilnius Restaurants with TEL 243 0342 TEL 212 1900 http://jovareliokarcema.meniu.lt [email protected], http://vilniausavilys.meniu.lt catering for groups halls: 3 capacity: 20/30/50  15.00 halls: 2 capacity: 30/40  26.00 The restaurants below are listed by the type of KARČEMA BALATONAS cuisine they offer. Some hotels also have ex- Jeruzalės g. 29, LT-08420 Vilnius At Balatonas Hotel cellent restaurant facilities. Listed restaurants TEL 269 7700, MOB (652) 80865 Latvių g. 38, LT-08113 Vilnius can all cater for at least 30 persons. http://karcema.meniu.lt TEL 272 2250 halls: 3 capacity: 30/30/50  8.00-17.00 [email protected], www.balatonas.lt halls: 1 capacity: 16  15.00 LAIMOS SMUKLĖ Žirmūnų g. 68A, LT-09124 Vilnius BALTPARK TEL 277 4116, (603) 59976 At Baltpark Hotel http://laimos.meniu.lt Ukmergės g. 363, LT-06327 Vilnius halls: 3 capacity: 10/20/50  6.00-24.00 TEL 238 8000 This list of restaurants was kindly provided [email protected], www.baltpark.com by www.meniu.lt. LOKYS halls: 1 capacity: 64  10.00  – average price the main course in Litas. Stiklių g. 8/10, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 262 9046, FAX 262 5267 BIX BARAS 5.1.1 Lithuanian [email protected], www.lokys.lt Etmonų g. 6, LT-01129 Vilnius halls: 7 capacity: 26/23/15  27.00 TEL 262 7791 AGOTOS GRYČIA [email protected], www.bix.lt MARCELIUKĖS KLĖTIS Šeškinės g. 59A, LT-07159 Vilnius halls: 3 capacity: 30/30/40  7.00 Tuskulėnų g. 35, LT-09219 Vilnius TEL 242 6205 TEL 272 5087, FAX 272 5023 BRASSERIE ASTORIJA [email protected], www.agotosgrycia.lt [email protected], http://marceliukes.meniu.lt At Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel halls: 5 capacity: 16/28/40/40/100  9.00 halls: 6 capacity: 40/15/30/45/20/80  13.00 Didžioji g. 35/2, LT-01128 Vilnius AMATININKŲ UŽEIGA TEL 212 0110 ŽALDOKYNĖ Didžioji g. 19/2, LT-01128 Vilnius [email protected], Raudondvario k., Vilniaus raj. TEL (687) 22366, FAX 279 1010 www.radissonsas.com TEL (655) 09601, FAX 250 2291 [email protected], www.amatininkai.lt halls: 2 capacity: 96/120  20.00 [email protected], www.zaldokyne.lt halls: 3 capacity: 60/70/70  13.00 halls: 3 capacity: 15/50/200  12.00 BRODVĖJUS PUB’AS AUKŠTAIČIAI Vokiečių g. 4, LT-01130 Vilnius ŽEMAIČIŲ SMUKLĖ Antakolskio g. 13, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 210 7208 Vokiečių g. 24, LT-01130 Vilnius TEL 2120169, FAX 2312229 [email protected], www.brodvejus.lt TEL 261 6573, FAX 231 2360 [email protected], www.aukstaiciai.lt halls: 3 capacity: 100/100/50  11.00 [email protected], http://zemaiciusmukle.meniu.lt halls: 3 capacity: 30/32/30  6.00-34.00 halls: 8 capacity: 16/12/28/20/16/25/24/40  20.00 BŪSI TREČIAS BELMONTAS Totorių g. 18, LT-01121 Vilnius Belmonto g. 17, LT-11300 Vilnius 5.1.2 General TEL 231 2698 5 MOB (686) 14656, FAX 250 5689 fi[email protected], http://busitrecias.meniu.lt [email protected], www.belmontas.lt AD ASTRUM halls: 2 capacity: 20/80  17.00 halls: 4 capacity: 400  17.00 At Ad Astrum Hotel Šeimyniškių g. 21B, LT-09200 Vilnius CENTRO KOLONOS FORTO DVARAS TEL 273 0121 Gedimino pr. 51, LT-01103 Vilnius J. Kubiliaus g. 16, LT-08236 Vilnius [email protected], www.adastrum.lt TEL 249 1491 TEL 278 8795, FAX 210 2450 halls: 2 capacity: 70/60  25.00 [email protected], www.kolonos.lt [email protected], www.fortopica.lt halls: 2 capacity: 100/15  10.00 halls: 3 capacity: 20/30/30  11.00 ARKA Aušros Vartų g. 7, LT-01129 Vilnius CENTRUM TEL 212 1646 At Centrum Hotel [email protected], http://arka.meniu.lt Vytenio g. 9/25, LT-03113 Vilnius halls: 3 capacity: 10/12/30  9.00 TEL 268 3487, FAX 213 2760 [email protected], www.centrumhotels.com AROMATINIS RŪKAS halls: 2 capacity: 20/80  30.00 Kalvarijų g. 125, LT-08221 Vilnius TEL 272 3810 CONGRESS [email protected], http://aromatinisrukas.meniu.lt At Congress Hotel halls: 1 capacity: 35  13.00 Vilniaus g. 2/15, LT-01102 Vilnius TEL 269 1919 ARTIS [email protected], www.congress.lt At Artis Hotel halls: 2 capacity: 20/30  15.00 Liejyklos 11/23, LT-01120 Vilnius TEL 266 0362 CONTI [email protected], www.centrumhotels.com At Conti Hotel halls: 2 capacity: 35/40  40.00 Raugyklos g. 7, LT-01140 Vilnius TEL 251 4111, FAX 251 4100 ARTISTAI [email protected], www.contihotel.lt Šv. Kazimiero g. 3, LT-01127 Vilnius halls: 3 capacity: 100/100/250  28.00 TEL 212 1268 [email protected], www.artistai.lt halls: 4 capacity: 28/38/30/44 8.00

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DALIA KAROLINA NEW YORK Žirmūnų g. 70, LT-09124 Vilnius At Karolina Hotel Kalvarijų g. 85, LT-08219 Vilnius TEL 247 7693 Sausio 13-osios g. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius TEL 273 1273 [email protected], www.restoranas-dalia.lt TEL 278 5803 [email protected], www.brodvejus.lt halls: 2 capacity: 60/80  14.50 [email protected], http://hotel.karolina.lt halls: 3 capacity: 300-1000  12.00 halls: 3 capacity: 80/600/600  25.00 DVARAS OPERA Tilto g. 3, LT-01101 Vilnius KEISTI ŽENKLAI Lelevelio g. 4, LT-01102 Vilnius TEL 210 7370 Trakų g. 13, LT-01132 Vilnius TEL 262 6823 [email protected], www.dvaras.lt TEL 261 0779 http://opera.meniu.lt halls: 2 capacity: 40/16  25.00 [email protected], http://keistizenklai.meniu.lt halls: 1 capacity: 60  15.00 halls: 2 capacity: 50/50  11.00 EAT @ ŠARŪNAS ORO UOSTO RESTORANAS At Šarūnas Hotel LA PERGOLA At Vilnius Airport Raitininkų g. 4, LT-09200 Vilnius Ligoninės g. 7, LT-01134 Vilnius Rodūnios kelias 2, LT-02189 Vilnius TEL 272 3888 TEL 266 0322, FAX 266 0323 TEL 230 6486 [email protected], www.hotelsarunas.lt [email protected], www.grotthusshotel.com [email protected], http://orouostas.meniu.lt halls: 6 capacity: 15/25/30/40/90/170  24.00 halls: 1 capacity: 20  35.00 halls: 1 capacity: 100  20.00 ELGUVA LAIKINOJI SOSTINĖ PARKO KAVINĖ I. Šimulionio g. 1, LT-04330 Vilnius At VCUP (see 7.2.3) Trakų g. 11/2, LT-01132 Vilnius TEL 242 0796 Konstitucijos pr. 16, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 212 0609 [email protected], www.elguva.lt TEL 273 3217 [email protected], http://parkokavine.meniu.lt halls: 4 capacity: 500/300/100/50  5.00-30.00 [email protected], www.laikinojisostine.lt halls: 2 capacity: 20/30  11.00 halls: 2 capacity: 14/170  4.50-52.00 EUROPA CLASSIC PAS JUOZAPĄ At Best Western Naujasis Vilnius Hotel LAKŠTINGALA Laisvės pr. 125, LT-06118 Vilnius Konstitucijos pr. 14, LT-09308 Vilnius M.K. Čiurlionio g. 102, LT-03100 Vilnius TEL 248 1641 TEL 273 9429 TEL 233 0015, (687) 74237 http://pasjuozapa.meniu.lt offi[email protected], www.hotelnv.lt [email protected], www.lakstingala.lt halls: 2 capacity: 25/40  7.00-35.00 halls: 5 capacity: 500/280/120/80/40  15.00 halls: 2 capacity: 25/55  5.00-17.00 PAUKŠČIŲ TAKAS EUROPOS PARKAS LAUVITA At the TV Tower At European Park Goštauto g. 12A, LT-01108 Vilnius (entrance from Lukiškių Sausio 13-osios g. 10, LT-04347 Vilnius Joneikiškių km., LT-15148 Vilniaus raj. g.) TEL 252 5338 TEL 237 7077 TEL 268 3691 http://pauksciutakas.meniu.lt [email protected], www.europosparkas.lt [email protected], http://lauvita.meniu.lt halls: 1 capacity: 100  18.00 halls: 3 capacity: 30/60/100  7.00-49.00 halls: 3 capacity: 30/30/40  6.00 PRIE ANGELO FASHIONBAR LIŪTO ŠIRDIS Užupio g. 9, LT-01202 Vilnius Trakų g. 2, LT-01132 Vilnius Gurių g. 14, Vilnius (655) 22334 TEL 243 0777, FAX 262 0365 TEL 247 2164, (605) 70604 [email protected], http://prieangelo.meniu.lt [email protected], www.ftv.lt [email protected], http://liutosirdis.meniu.lt halls: 3 capacity: 50  8.00-22.00 halls: 2 capacity: 27/51  8.00-16.00 halls: 3 capacity: 18/25/35  9.00 5 RAMOVĖ Z FRESKOS MEDININKAI Pamėnkalnio g. 15, LT-01114 Vilnius Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius Aušros Vartų g. 8, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL 261 8284 TEL 261 8133 TEL 266 0771, 261 2000 [email protected], http://ramovez.meniu.lt [email protected], www.freskos.lt [email protected], www.hoteleuropa.lt halls: 3 capacity: 10/20/50  7.00 halls: 3 capacity: 20/50  25.00 halls: 4 capacity: 20/20/20/20  20.00 RIVERSIDE FTV RESTAURANT MEDŽIOTOJŲ RESTORANAS At Reval Hotel Lietuva Trakų g. 2, LT-01132 Vilnius Jeruzalės g. 16, LT-08414 Vilnius Konstitucijos pr. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 243 0777, FAX 262 0365 (686) 00009 TEL 272 6272 [email protected], www.ftv.lt [email protected], [email protected], www.revalhotels.com halls: 5 capacity: 10/15/15/30/30  16,00-88,00 www.medziotoju-restoranas.lt halls: 1 capacity: 180  30.00 halls: 2 capacity: 45/25  11.00 GRASAS SAKWA Vokiečių g. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius PARADISĖ M.K. Paco g. 1/2, LT-10309 Vilnius TEL 212 2031, FAX 212 2032 At Paradisė Motel TEL 215 4562 [email protected], www.grasas.lt Ukmergės g. 246, LT-07160 Vilnius [email protected], halls: 6 capacity: 24/20/32/40/45  15.00 TEL 243 0155, FAX 243 0155 www.sakwa.visiems.lt [email protected], www.motelparadise.lt halls: 3 capacity: 40/50/70  8.00- 17.00 GUBERNATORIAI halls: 3 capacity: 54/48/24  12.00 Savanorių pr. 25A, LT-03126 Vilnius SALDVA TEL 239 5946 NERINGA Rūdininkų g. 18/2, LT-01135 Vilnius [email protected], http://gubernatoriai.meniu.lt Gedimino pr. 23, LT-01103 Vilnius TEL 231 2926, 231 2879 halls: 2 capacity: 50  13.50 TEL 261 4058, FAX 261 4160 [email protected], http://saldva.meniu.lt [email protected], http://neringa.meniu.lt halls: 2 capacity: 20/30  4.00-15.00 HOSTARIJA halls: 3 capacity: 30/50/120  8.00-29.00 Jogailos g. 11, LT-01116 Vilnius SENATORIŲ KOLONOS TEL 261 0720 Tilto g. 2A, LT-01101 Vilnius [email protected], http://hostarija.meniu.lt TEL 231 4313 halls: 2 capacity: 22/20  8.00 [email protected], www.kolonos.lt halls: 2 capacity: 6/60  10.00

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SKRAJOS KAVINĖ Naugarduko g. 55A, LT-03204 Vilnius TEL 233 5504 [email protected], www.pobuviai-vilniuje.lt halls: 1 capacity: 70  8.00 SKYBAR At Reval Hotel Lietuva Konstitucijos pr. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 272 6272 [email protected], www.revalhotels.com halls: 1 capacity: 150  snacks STEAK HOUSE HELIOS Didžioji g. 28, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL 260 9009 [email protected], http://steakhouse.meniu.lt halls: 1 capacity: 70  20.00-32.00 STEAKHOUSE HAZIENDA At Mabre Residence Maironio g. 13, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL 212 1389 [email protected], www.mabre.lt VERANDA 5.1.7 Chinese halls: 2 capacity: 20/40  40.00 Kęstučio g. 39, LT-08123 Vilnius TEL 272 1811 BAMBUKAS SPORTAS [email protected], www.veranda.lt Latvių g. 7, LT-08123 Vilnius Žemaitės g. 6, LT-03117 Vilnius halls: 2 capacity: 14/30  10.00 TEL 260 8080 TEL 233 6375 http://bambukas.meniu.lt [email protected], http://sportasltu.meniu.lt KIEMELIS halls: 1 capacity: 32  22.00 halls: 2 capacity: 20/100  12.00 Žygymantų g. 2, LT-01102 Vilnius TEL 261 0816 KINŲ ROŽĖ STEAKHOUSE LOKYS [email protected], http://kiemelis.meniu.lt Kauno g. 15, LT-03215 Vilnius Stiklių g. 10, LT-01131 Vilnius halls: 2 capacity: 20/40  12.00 TEL 233 0750 TEL 262 9046 [email protected], http://kinupatiekalai.lt [email protected], www.lokys.lt 5.1.3 American halls: 2 capacity: 32/15  7.00-159.00 halls: 4 capacity: 20/50/18/32  27.00 STIRNIŲ MALŪNAS AAA MANO LIZA 5.1.8 Czech Vosyliukų km., LT-21401 Trakų r. At AAA Mano Liza Guest House TEL 243 8406, FAX 243 8407 Ligoninės g. 5, LT-01134 Vilnius ŠVEIKAS [email protected], www.stirniumalunas.lt TEL 262 4846 Žemaitės g. 8, LT-03117 Vilnius halls: 3 capacity: 80/35/15  16.00 - 20.00 [email protected], http://aaa.meniu.lt TEL 210 4046 5 halls: 1 capacity: 30  17.00 [email protected], www.sweikas.lt ŠILUMINIS MAZGAS halls: 2 capacity: 40/60  6.00-27.00 A. Jakšto g. 5, LT-01105 Vilnius 5.1.4 Argentinian TEL 212 4723 5.1.9 Egyptian [email protected], http://siluminismazgas.meniu.lt EL GAUCHO SANO halls: 1 capacity: 60  12.00 Pilies g. 10, LT-01123 Vilnius MEMNONO KOLOSAI TEL 210 7773, FAX 2107770 Didžioji g. 40/2, LT-01128 Vilnius TAŠKAS [email protected], www.atrium.lt TEL 260 8990 A. Smetonos g. 2, LT-01115 Vilnius halls: 2 capacity: 30/40/60  24.00 [email protected], http://memnonokolosai.meniu.lt TEL 212 1282 halls: 2 capacity: 32/28  14.00 http://taskas.meniu.lt 5.1.5 British halls: 1 capacity: 55  5.00 - 14.00 5.1.10 French TERRAZZA PRIE UNIVERSITETO At Forum Palace Dominikonų g. 9, LT-01131 Vilnius KRISTUPO KAVINĖ Konstitucijos pr. 26, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 261 8393 At Narutis Hotel TEL 263 6666 [email protected], http://prieuniversiteto.meniu.lt Pilies g. 24, LT-01123 Vilnius  [email protected], www.forumpalace.lt halls: 6 capacity: 20/30/24/24/28/100 20.00 TEL 2617 722 halls: 1 capacity: 150  18.00 [email protected], www.narutis.com 5.1.6 Children halls: 4 capacity: 20/25/24/40/50  20.00 TORES Užupio g. 40, LT-01203 Vilnius NYKŠTUKŲ PASAULIS LA PROVENCE TEL 262 9309, FAX 262 9304 Laisvės pr. 88, LT-06125 Vilnius Vokiečių g. 22, LT-01130 Vilnius [email protected], www.tores.lt TEL 240 7070 TEL 261 6573 halls: 4 capacity: 8/12/130/150  25.00 http://nykstuku.meniu.lt [email protected], http://laprovence.meniu.lt halls: 3 capacity: 25/40/80  20.00 halls: 5 capacity: 24/26/10/16/20  45.00 VANDENS MALŪNAS Verkių g. 100, LT-08406 Vilnius TERRAZZA LE GARDEN BRASIERE TEL 271 1666 At Forum Palace At Novotel Hotel [email protected], www.vandensmalunas.lt Konstitucijos pr. 26, LT-09308 Vilnius Gedimino pr. 16, LT-01103 Vilnius halls: 2 capacity: 30/60  19.00 TEL 263 6666 TEL 266 6226, FAX 866 6201 [email protected], www.forumpalace.lt [email protected], www.novotel.com halls: 1 capacity: 150  18.00 halls: 3 capacity: 80/24/130  30.00

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LE PAYSAGE 5.1.15 Italian At Le Meridien Villon Resort Ežeraičio k., Avižienių sen., LT-14200 Vilniaus raj. DA ANTONIO I TEL 273 9700, FAX 273 9730 Vilniaus g. 23, LT-01119 Vilnius www.lemeridien.lt, [email protected] TEL 262 0109, FAX 268 5707 offi[email protected], www.antonio.lt LES AMIS halls: 2 capacity: 20/40  22.00 Savičiaus g. 9, LT-01127 Vilnius TEL 212 3738 ROSSINI http://lesamis.meniu.lt At City Park Hotel halls: 2 capacity: 20/30  15.00 S. Gucevičiaus g. 1, LT-01122 Vilnius TEL 210 7466 STIKLIAI [email protected], www.citypark.lt Gaono g. 7, LT-01131 Vilnius halls: 1 capacity: 90  12.00-90.00 TEL 264 9580 stikliai.offi[email protected], www.stikliaihotel.lt SORRENTO halls: 3 capacity: 70/20/10  80.00 Pylimo g. 21, LT-01141 Vilnius TEL 264 4736 5.1.11 Georgian [email protected], www.sorrento.lt At Šešuolėliai halls: 2 capacity: 20/66  25.00 Estate PAS RAMAZĮ Lizdeikos g. 10A, LT-10101 Vilnius 5.1.16 Japanese TEL 210 5310 [email protected], http://pasramazi.meniu.lt KABUKI halls: 2 capacity: 55/16  25.00 Didžioji g. 28, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL 260 9020 5.1.19 Polish 5.1.12 German [email protected], www.kabuki.lt halls: 3 capacity: 6/8/50  12.00-107.00 POLONEZAS IDA BASAR Naugarduko g. 76, LT-03202 Vilnius At Ida Basar Guest House 5.1.17 Kosher TEL 210 4168 Subačiaus g. 3, LT-01127 Vilnius [email protected], www.polonezas.lt TEL 262 8484 KINERET halls: 1 capacity: 70  8.00-25.00 offi[email protected], www.idabasr.lt Raugyklos g. 4A, LT-01140 Vilnius halls: 2 capacity: 6/150  25.00 MOB (656) 08927 5.1.20 Spanish http://kineret.meniu.lt 5.1.13 Greek halls: 1 capacity: 44  18.00 BARCELONA Linkmenų g. 5/66-88, LT-09300 Vilnius LIŪTŲ VARTAI 5.1.18 Mongolian TEL 275 6873 Kauno g. 28, LT-03202 Vilnius [email protected], www.barcelona.lt TEL 216 3971 ČINGISCHANAS halls: 2 capacity: 50/100  13.00 [email protected], www.liutuvartai.lt J.Basanavičiaus g. 8/1, LT-01118 Vilnius halls: 1 capacity: 100  12.00 TEL 212 1178 [email protected], www.cingischanas.com 5.2 5 5.1.14 Hungarian halls: 5 capacity: 6/8/16/35/30  18.00 Unique places CSARDA Aukštadvario g. 28A, LT-21110 Trakai Not only restaurants, but museums, theatres, (528) 53909 estates and other interesting locations often [email protected], www.csarda.lt offer excelent and unique possibilities to halls: 1 capacity: 80  12.00 organise receptions, coctails or banquets. Some of them are listed below. For more options please contact any of event Party aboard? organisers listed in chapter Entertainment Why not? and things to do (7.6); or visit www.pilys.lt for a list of historical estates. CHODKEVIČIAI FAMILY PALACE Vilnius Picture Gallery Please look on page 48. EUROPOS PARKAS Please look on page 53. STEAMBOAT ON THE NERIS RIVER Bennet Distributors Metalo g. 2B, LT-02190 Vilnius TEL (698) 22 772 [email protected] ŠEŠUOLĖLIŲ DVARAS / ŠEŠUOLĖLIŲ ESTATE Šešuolėlių k., Zibalų sen., LT-19233 Širvintų r. MOB (698) 72255

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THE OLD ARSENAL IDA BASAR MEDININKAI Please look on page 48. Subačiaus g. 3, LT-01127 Vilnius Aušros Vartų g. 8, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL 262 8484 TEL 266 0771, 261 2000 TIŠKEVIČIAI PALACE AT TRAKŲ VOKĖ offi[email protected], www.idabasar.lt [email protected], www.hoteleuropa.lt Žalioji aikštė 2A, Trakų Vokė, LT-02232 Vilnius catering for up to 1000 persons catering for up to 200 persons TRAKAI CASTLE KAROLINA STIKLIAI Please look on page 54. Sausio 13-osios g. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius Gaono g. 7, LT-01131 Vilnius VERKIAI PALACE TEL 278 5803 TEL 264 9580 [email protected], http://hotel.karolina.lt stikliai.offi[email protected], www.stikliaihotel.lt Please look on page 62. catering for up to 100 persons catering for up to 150 persons KINŲ ROŽĖ STIKLO BARAS PLIUS 5.3 Jasinskio g. 6, LT-03215 Vilnius Ukmergės g. 305A, LT-06313 Vilnius TEL 260 4260 TEL 270 3666 Catering companies [email protected], http://www.kinupatiekalai.lt catering for up to 100 persons catering for up to 40 persons CENTRO KOLONOS TAURAKALNIS LE PAYSAGE Gedimino pr. 17, LT-01103 Vilnius Gedimino pr. 51, LT-01103 Vilnius At Le Meridien Villon Resort TEL 239 3879 TEL 249 1491 Ežeraičio k., Avižienių sen., LT-14200 Vilniaus raj. [email protected], www.taurakalnis.lt [email protected], www.kolonos.lt TEL 273 9700, FAX 273 9730 catering for up to 1000 persons catering for up to 500 persons www.lemeridien.lt, [email protected] DALIA catering for up to 1000 persons MAISTO PILYS Catering for Trakai Castle Žirmūnų g. 70, LT-09124 Vilnius LOKYS Savanorių pr. 180, LT-03154 Vilnius TEL 247 7693 Stiklių g. 8/10, LT-01131 Vilnius MOB (618) 08640 [email protected], www.restoranas-dalia.lt TEL 262 9046, FAX 262 5267 [email protected], www.royalcatering.lt catering for up to 100 persons [email protected], www.lokys.lt catering for up to 300 persons EL GAUCHO SANO catering for up to 100 persons UŽUPIO KLASIKA Pilies g. 10, LT-01123 Vilnius MAISTO FABRIKAS Užupio g. 28, LT-01203 Vilnius TEL 210 7773, TEL 210 7770 Geležinio Vilko g. 6A, LT-03150 Vilnius TEL 215 3677 [email protected], www.atrium.lt TEL 213 1564, FAX 231 1364 [email protected], catering for up to 1000 persons [email protected], www.maistofabrikas.lt http://uzupioklasika.meniu.lt ELGUVA catering for an unlimited number of persons catering for up to 300 persons I. Šimulionio g. 1, LT-04330 Vilnius MAISTO INTRIGA VANDENS MALŪNAS TEL 242 0796 Juozapavičiaus g. 13, LT-09311 Vilnius Verkių g. 100, LT-08406 Vilnius [email protected], www.elguva.lt TEL 278 2218, (698) 81860 TEL 271 1666 catering for up to 3000 persons [email protected]; [email protected], [email protected], FRESKOS http://maistointriga.meniu.lt www.vandensmalunas.lt Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius catering for up to 300 persons catering for up to 200 persons 5 TEL 261 8133 ŽEMAIČIŲ LANŠA [email protected], www.freskos.lt Vokiečių g. 24, LT-01130 Vilnius catering for up to 700 persons TEL 261 6573, FAX 231 2360 [email protected] catering for up to 1000 persons Your notes

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Vilnius will be the European Capital of Culture in 2009. There are many reasons for this. It was the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas who firstconsecratedthismulti-ethnicdiversity in 1323 by inviting merchants, artisans, and religious folks, Jews and Christians alike to come and settle around Vilnius. All of them left their touches in the portrait of the city. Now Vilnius is an open-minded, multi- cultural city with many museums, world famous theatre troupes (Lithuanian stage is maybe the best in Europe at the moment), great musicians and orchestras, poetry, and very artistic people. There are more than 70 Chapter contents art galleries in Vilnius. A Lithuanian artist 6.1 Museums in Vilnius 46 was hired to paint a portrait of the Royal Family of Demark. 6.2 Exhibition centres 49 Some attractions – like the KGB museum or 6.3 Art galleries 49 Open Air Museum at the European Park – 6.3.1 Lithuanian Artists’ Association 49 are unique. And there is the wonderful 6.3.2 Art galleries 49 6.3.3 Galleries of fine crafts and arts 50 Trakai Castle. 6.3.4 Folk art galleries 51 ‘Vilnius Festival’ featuring classical music and 6.3.5 Photography galleries 51 ‘Vilnius Jazz’ festival are world famous. Not 6.4 Museums and attractions a day goes by in Vilnius without a cultural outside Vilnius 51 event to renew the addiction of the soul. 6.4.1 Vilnius district 51 6 6.4.2 Trakai 52 6.4.3 Kernavė 52 6.4.4 Sudervė 52 6.4.5 Druskininkai 53 6.4.6 Rumšiškės 53 6.4.7 Molėtai 53 6.4 Concert halls and music venues 53 6.5 Theatres 53 6.6 Live music cafés 54 6.7 Cultural events in Vilnius 54 6.8 Culture institutions 54

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www.muziejai.lt The most detailed Lithuania’s museum por- tal in Lithuanian, English and French. All Lithuanian museums included. LITHUANIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM (LNM) www.lnm.lt This Museum is the biggest source of Lithua- nian historical heritage in the country. It is the oldest museum of Lithuania, established in 1855. The museum has eight branches, 6 of which are located in Vilnius. King Mindaugas THE OLD ARSENAL in front of Branch of the LNM National Museum, Arsenalo g. 3, LT-01100 Vilnius The New Arsenal TEL 212 2452  TUE-SAT: 10.00-17.00, SUN: 10.00-15.00 Admission (LTL): adults – 4; students – 2; guided tours – 15 THE CASTLE TOWER OF GEDIMINAS The unique exhibits reflect the history of the HILL Lithuanian State and culture from the late Branch of the LNM Neolithic Age up to 1940. The National Mu- Arsenalo g. 5, LT-01100 Vilnius seum presents Lithuanian peasant culture: TEL 2617453 everyday life, customs and folk art. Regular  MON-SUN: 10.00-19.00 thematic exhibitions are held. Admission (LTL): adults – 4; students – 2; guided tours – 15 The three storeys of Gediminas Castle con- THE NEW ARSENAL tain displays of historic arms and armour, Branch of the LNM plus models showing the changing appear- Arsenalo g. 1, LT-01100 Vilnius ance of Vilnius’ medieval fortification sys- TEL 262 9426 tem. Yet, the main attraction is the wonderful  TUE-SAT: 10.00-17.00, SUN: 10.00-15.00 view from the observation platform on top ARTILLERY BASTION OF VILNIUS Admission (LTL): adults – 4; students – 2; guided tours – 15 of the castle. DEFENSIVE WALL (BASTĖJA) The exposition ‘Lithuanian State and Culture Bokšto g. 20/18, LT-01126 Vilnius History’ reflects the history of Lithuanian KAZYS VARNELIS’ HOUSE-MUSEUM TEL 261 2149 State and culture starting from 13th century Branch of the LNM www.muziejai.lt/Vilnius/Basteja.htm till present days. Exhibitions of historical Didžioji g. 26, LT-01128 Vilnius The bastion is the 16th–17th century fortifica- assets are regularly held. TEL 279 1644 tion construction of Vilnius defensive wall. [email protected] The exposition of the arms and armament  TUE-SAT: 10.00-16.00. Visits by prior arrangement only from the olden times to the end of 18th This museum contains collections of antique century is on display there. Fascinating paintings, prints, sculptures, furniture, maps, panorama of the Old Town of Vilnius opens and books as well as works by Kazys Varnelis. from the observation site. During his fifty years in the US (1949–1998) Varnelis became known for his paintings LITHUANIAN ART MUSEUM (LAM) 6 www.ldm.lt The Old Arsenal building and of optical and three dimensional illusions. The Castle Tower of Gediminas Visitors will find here masterpieces of Dürer, It is one of the largest state institutions in the Jacques Callot, Francisco Goya, Giovanni country, accumulating, preserving, research- Battista Piranesi. Exposition of the works of ing and popularising Lithuanian and foreign art occupies 33 halls. art heritage. The collection of the Museum consists of over 200,000 exhibits. Museum HOUSE OF SIGNATORIES has eight branches, four of which are located Branch of the LNM in Vilnius. Pilies g. 26, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 231 4437 VILNIUS PICTURE GALLERY [email protected] (CHODKEVIČIUS FAMILY PALACE)  TUE-SAT: 10.00-17.00, SUN: 10.00-15.00 Branch of the LAM The Museum’s exposition represents the his- Didžioji g. 4, LT-01128 Vilnius tory of Lithuania’s statehood, circumstances TEL/FAX 212 0841, 212 4258 under which the deed on Independence [email protected] of Lithuania as of February 16th, 1918 and  TUE-SAT: 12.00-18.00, SUN: 12.00-17.00 the deed on Restoration of Lithuania’s Inde- Admission (LTL): adults – 5; students – 2.5; guided pendence as of March 11, 1991 were executed, tours – 40 their background and Signatories’ activities. The Gallery is situated in the former Chod- kevičius Family Palace – one of the most fascinating architectural ensembles of clas-

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sicism in Vilnius. It houses a collection of Historical-documentary material reflect- Lithuanian paintings, drawings and sculp- ing repression taken against the inhabit- tures of the 16th–19th centuries. In a large ants of Lithuania by occupational regimes courtyard musical performances take place (1940–1990), material on the anti-Soviet in the summertime. and anti-Nazi resistance, information about participants of struggles for freedom and vic- RADVILA FAMILY PALACE Branch of the LAM tims of genocide are accumulated. The KGB Vilniaus g. 22, LT-01119 Vilnius museum contains full documentary records TEL 212 14 77, 212 01 66 on Soviet repression against Lithuania. These [email protected] include an isolation cell that has neither  TUE-SAT: 12.00-18.00, SUN: 12.00-17.00 heating nor windows; a punishment room; Jonušas Radvila built the Palace in the 17th two cells filled with cold water in order to century. He was both the Grand Hetman keep prisoners constantly awake and other of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the premises. Governor of Vilnius. The Palace holds a VILNIUS GAON JEWISH MUSEUM permanent exhibition of 16th and 17th century (VGJM) art as well as a gallery of 165 portraits of the Pamėnkalnio g. 12, LT-01114 Vilnius Vilnius Gaon Radvila family. Pylimo g. 4, LT-01117 Vilnius Jewish Museum TEL 262 0730, FAX 212 7083 MUSEUM OF APPLIED ART jmuseum@delfi.lt, www.jmuseum.lt Branch of the LAM, West Wing of the Old  MON-THU: 9.00-17.00, FRI: 9.00-16.00 Arsenal Arsenalo g. 3A, LT-01100 Vilnius The site on Pamėnkalnio street is dedicated ADAM MICKIEWIZC’ MEMORIAL TEL 212 1813 to Jewish history in Vilnius and contains eth- [email protected] nographic exhibition as well as photographic APARTMENT-MUSEUM  TUE-SAT: 12.00-18.00, SUN: 12.00-17.00 records of genocide memorials in Lithuania. Branch of Vilnius University Bernardinų g.11, LT-01124 Vilnius The museum is housed in the old Arsenal The site on Pylimo street focuses on the life of Jewish community in prewar Vilnius and TEL 261 8836, TEL/FAX 2791879 at the foot of Gediminas Hill. This striking  TUE-FRI: 10.00-17.00, SAT-SUN: 10.00-14.00 white building was built in the early 17th cen- its destruction during the Holocaust. The Located in the house in which the great ro- tury in the renaissance style on the site of the museum offers excursions to Vilnius Old mantic poet lived, the museum holds the col- former city wall, part of which can be seen Town (throughout former Jewish Vilnius). lection of old editions of Mickiewicz’s main in the basement. The museum exhibits sacral PANERIAI MEMORIAL MUSEUM works as well as paintings and engravings folk art of Lithuania (17th–20th centuries), Branch of the WGJM showing Vilnius as it was in the poet’s day. professional sacral art (15th–19th centuries), Agrastų g. 17, LT-02243 Vilnius icons and metal works of Orthodox, Old TEL 260 2001, 245 6126 VILNIUS UNIVERSITY SCIENCE Believers and Uniates (17th–20th centuries).  March – November. MON, WED, FRI, SUN: 11.00-18.00 MUSEUM Branch of Vilnius University GENOCIDE VICTIMS MUSEUM (KGB) In the eerie Paneriai Forest, the Nazis killed 100 thousand civilians, and 70 thousand Šv. Jono g. 12, LT-01123 Vilnius (inside the church of St Gedimino pr. 40 / Aukų g. 2A, LT-01113 Vilnius Johns’) TEL 249 6264, FAX 2497427 of them were Jewish. It is a branch of the Lithuanian State Jewish Museum and con- TEL 261 1796, 261 1795 [email protected], www.genocid.lt  MON-SAT: 10.00-17.00  tains photo graphic records of the site as well TUE-SAT – 10.00-17.00, SUN – 10.00-15.00 Admission (LTL): adults – 4, students – 2 (icludes visiting of as some of the retrieved personal effects of Admission (LTL): adults – 2, children – 1, guided tour – 15- VU architectural ensemble. 30 depending on language the victims. Sts Johns’ Church was converted into the Museum of Scientific Thought in the soviet times. The museum, reopened in 1991 on the premises of the church, houses a collection of old books. Some of the Latin prayer books, Courtyard of 6 Bibles and philosophical tomes date as far A.Mickiewicz back as the 14th century. Also, the church memorial hosts frequent classical music concerts. museum ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM Šv. Mykolo g. 9, LT-01124 Vilnius (inside St Michael’s Church) TEL 261 0456, 261 6409 [email protected]  MON: 10-17, WED-SUN: 11-18 St Michael’s Church currently houses the small but enjoyable Architecture Museum that display reflects various periods of Viln- ius’ architecture development. LITHUANIAN BANK MUSEUM Totorių g. 2/8, LT-01121 Vilnius TEL 268 0333, 268 0334, FAX 268 0335 [email protected], www.lb.lt/eng/museum  WED-THU: 9.00-12.00, 13.00-14.30 The exhibits displayed in exposition rooms disclose the history of Lithuanian bank, the

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development of banking sector in independ- ent Lithuania and the history of Lithuanian money. A.PUSHKIN LITERARY MUSEUM Subačiaus g. 124, LT-11345 Vilnius TEL 260 0080, FAX 260 0080 [email protected]  WED-SUN: 10.00-17.00 The son of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Grigorij, and his wife Varvara lived in this gracious wooden house in the surroundings of extensive Markučiai Park. The museum holds original furniture and personal things of the poet. It is one of few if not the only museum possessing 21 out of 34 books of Pushkin published while he was alive as well as a number of manuscripts. Amber gallery RAILROAD MUSEUM Mindaugo g. 15, LT-03225 Vilnius TEL 269 3741, 269 2731, FAX 269 3606 [email protected]  TUE-SAT: 9.00-17.00 THEATRE, MUSIC AND CINEMA ART equipment on display. The machinery room Everything ever associated with the railway MUSEUM with its three turbines and generators forms in Lithuania is on display: photos, diagrams, Vilniaus g. 41, LT-01119 Vilnius the heart of the Museum. The museum’s col- uniforms, signal lights, old tickets, stamps, TEL 262 2406 lection consists of over 2000 items, including pins, etc. [email protected], teatras.mch.mii.lt historical electrical equipment, engineering TELEVISION TOWER  TUE-FRI: 12.00-18.00, SAT: 11.00-16.00 drawings, archive documents, books, and Sausio 13-osios g. 10, LT-04347 Vilnius The museum offers a large variety of materi- video. The exposition also includes a model TEL 245 8877 als depicting the history and development of of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant. www.lrtc.lt theatre and music art in the country. The cur- MARIJA AND JURGIS ŠLAPELIAI HOUSE Lithuania’s tallest building (326 metres) rent collection includes show programmes, AND MUSEUM on the ground floor houses a photo gallery newsletters, documents, photographs, Pilies g. 40, LT-01123 Vilnius dedicated to the 14 unarmed civilians who memorabilia, scenery sketches, costumes TEL/FAX 261 0771 and personal items of famous performers. were mowed down by Soviet tanks on Janu-  WED-SUN: 11.00-16.00 ary 13, 1991. Outside the entrance, crosses M.K. ČIURLIONIS’ HOUSE The collection includes books, newspapers, and monuments commemorate their death Savičiaus g. 11, LT-01127 Vilnius documents and miscellaneous items which and this most tragic episode of the nation’s TEL 262 2451 belonged to the family. Objects, pertaining to fight for independence. It was the home of the most famous Lithua- the cultural and scientific heritage of Eastern TV Tower is also famous for its sky-high nian composer and artist during his resi- Lithuania from the end of the 19th and the restaurant ‘Paukščių Takas’ (Milky Way) dency in Vilnius. M.K. Čiurlionis’ House beginning of the 20th centuries are being that rotates slowly on its own axis and offers often hosts recitals of his music. accumulated. sweeping views over the city from 165 metres (540 ft) height. KAIRĖNAI BOTANICAL PARK MIZGIRIS’ AMBER MUSEUM-GALLERY Botanical Garden of Vilnius University Šv. Mykolo g. 8, LT-01124 Vilnius Kairėnų g. 43, LT-10239 Vilnius TEL 262 3092, FAX 262 3092 TEL 231 7933, FAX 231 7429 [email protected], www.ambergallery.lt 6 [email protected], www.botanikos-sodas.vu.lt The museum offers informative displays of Kairėnai Botanical park The Botanical Garden of Vilnius University the ‘Baltic gold’ as well as temporary exhibi- was founded in 1781 by Professor J.E. Gi- tions of amber jewellery. There is also a shop libert (1741–1814). The Garden occupied selling fully authenticated pieces of amber an area of 300 m² and contained about 2000 and amber artefacts. species of plants from various countries of the world. Later, through the efforts of the AMBER SCULPTURE MUSEUM famous naturalist G.A. Forster (1754–1794), Aušros Vartų g. 9, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL 212 1988, 272 4090, FAX 272 4636 another tract of land was acquired. In 1824 [email protected], www.ambergift.lt the collections of the Garden contained as  MON-FRI: 10.00-19.00, SAT: 10.00-17.00, SUN: 10.00- many as 6565 species. In 1919, a new Bo- 14.00 tanical Garden was started. Now the park Admission: free occupies a territory of 199 hectares and The museum has a big collection of amber contains about 9000 species of flora. inclusions with insects and a very big collec- LITHUANIAN ENERGY MUSEUM tion of amber sculptures. Rinktinės g. 2, LT-09312 Vilnius TEL 278 2085, FAX 278 2118 [email protected]  MON-FRI: 10.00-16.00 The Museum has the original Power Plant

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UŽUPIS BLACKSMITHERY GALLERY- 6.3.1 Lithuanian Artists’ MUSEUM Užupio g. 26, LT-01203 Vilnius Association (LAA) TEL 215 3757, MOB (698) 14122, (616) 70981 Vokiečių g. 4/2, LT-01130 Vilnius FAX 262 1986 The workshop ‘Vilniaus kalviai’ [email protected], Piliakalnio g. 13, LT-06229 Vilnius www.artistsassociation.lt TEL 230 7792, TEL/FAX 230 7763 Lithuanian Artists’ Association (LAA) was [email protected], www.vilniauskalviai.lt founded on 19 September 1935. LAA is a  TUE-FRI: 10.00-19.00, SAT: 10.00-17.00 member of the International Arts Asso- Iron forging demonstration: TUE: 13.00-18.00. For other ciation (IAA) funded by UNESCO ant the times book in advance European Council of Artists (ECA). In this gallery-museum you can learn about LAA stimulates and promotes artistic the blacksmith trade, tools and history, visit activities, protects authorship, and sup- exhibitions, view the museum collection, ports legal, social and moral interests of its watch professional blacksmiths forging iron, members. LAA initiates various art projects learn about essential equipment and tools, independently, as well as in cooperation and even buy forged iron articles. with other artistic organizations and public institutions. 6.2 LAA Galleries Exhibition centres ARKA Aušros Vartų g. 7, LT-01129 Vilnius 6.3.2 Art galleries CONTEMPORARY ART CENTRE TEL/ FAX 212 1319 Vokiečių g. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius [email protected] ART ACADEMY GALLERY TEL 212 1954, 262 3476, FAX 262 3954  TUE-FRI: 12.00- 19.00, SAT-SUN: 12.00- 16.00 Pilies 44/2, LT-01123 Vilnius [email protected], www.cac.lt TEL/FAX 261 2094 KAIRĖ–DEŠINĖ www.vda.lt, [email protected] LITEXPO Latako g. 3, LT-01125 Vilnius Lithuanian fair and exibition centre TEL 261 1995 J. BUGAILIŠKIS ART STUDIO Laisvės pr. 5, LT-04215 Vilnius [email protected] Aušros Vartų g. 17-10, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL 245 4500, FAX 245 4511  TUE-FRI: 11.00-18.00, SAT-SUN: 12.00-16.00 TEL 261 7666 [email protected], www.litexpo.lt JONŲ GALERIJA CENTRE CULTUREL FRANÇAIS Šv. Jono g. 11, LT-01123 Vilnius Didžioji g. 1, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL/FAX 212 4154 TEL 231 2984, FAX 231 2987 6.3 [email protected] www.centrefrancais.lt, [email protected]  TUE-FRI: 12.00-19.00, SAT: 12.00-16.00 Art galleries DALIA LAA GALLERY Žirmūnų g. 70, LT-09124 Vilnius There are about 70 art galleries in Vilnius. A Vokiečių g. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius TEL 277 5748 constantly updated list of them can be found Pamėnkalnio 1/13 LT-2001 Vilnius at www.culture.lt/galleries. Works of many TEL 261 9516, TEL/FAX 262 4552 ELGRECO prominent Lithuanian artists are shown at a rsurviliene@delfi.lt Gedimino pr. 49 A/2, LT-01109 Vilnius virtual gallery at www.lithuanianart.lt.  MON-FRI: 10.00-18.00, SAT: 10.00-16.00 TEL 249 6397 [email protected] IBID PROJECTS Šv. Stepono g. 18, LT-01138 Vilnius TEL 233 5395 [email protected], www.ibidprojects.com 6 INTRO Maironio g. 3, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL 279 1508, MOB (682) 62 365 [email protected], www.intro.lt LIETUVOS AIDAS’ GALLERY Žemaitijos g. 11, LT-01134 Vilnius TEL/FAX 212 4727, MOB (685) 80709 [email protected], www.lagalerija.lt MALDIS J. Basanavičiaus g. 4A, LT-01118 Vilnius TEL 212 2182, FAX 212 1682 [email protected], http://galerija.maldis.lt MAŽOJI GALERIJA / SMALL GALLERY Latvių g.19, LT-08113 Vilnius TEL/FAX 272 2597 [email protected], www.smallgallery.lt

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MEDALS GALLERY Šv. Jono 11, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 212 4154 MENĖ Šv. Stepono g. 8, LT-01138 Vilnius TEL 212 7958, FAX 231 8777 [email protected] MENO MŪZA Dysnos g. 4, LT-01135 Vilnius TEL 212 3457 O11 GALLERY Odminių g. 11, LT-01122 Vilnius TEL 262 2017 [email protected] POLISH ART GALLERY ZNAD WILII Išganytojo g. 2/4, LT-01125 Vilnius TEL 212 3020, FAX 212 3455 [email protected] ROJAUS KALNAS Užupio g. 14-1, LT-01203 Vilnius TEL/FAX 215 3670 SAVICKAS PICTURE GALLERY [email protected] Vilniaus g. 14, LT-01119 Vilnius ROTUNDA TEL 226 3522, FAX 261 5078 A. Rotundo g. 3, LT-01111 Vilnius [email protected], www.savickas.xxi.lt TEL 249 7516, FAX 273 4095 STIKLO KAROLIUKAI www.culture.lt/galleries, [email protected] Art and Culture Centre RUSSIAN ART GALLERY Paupio g. 2, LT-01201 Vilnius Išganytojo g. 2/4, LT-01125 Vilnius TEL/FAX 215 3875, MOB (614) 92 343 TEL/FAX 212 3236 [email protected], www.stiklokaroliukai.lt [email protected], www.rkc.lt/gallery TADAS STUDIO-GALLERY RŪTOS’ GALLERY Užupio g. 3-5, LT-01200 Vilnius Vokiečių g. 28/17, LT-01130 Vilnius TEL/FAX 215 4550, MOB (685) 55525 TEL 231 4537 [email protected], www.tadasgutauskas.lt [email protected], www.rutosgalerija.lt UŽUPIO GALERIJA VAŠINGTONO AIKŠTĖS GALERIJA / UNESCO GALLERY Užupio g. 3 , LT-01200 Vilnius WASHINGTON SQUARE GALLERY Šv. Jono g. 11, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 231 2318, FAX 265 0310 Vaidotas Žukas’ Art Gallery TEL 212 3292, 212 1761 [email protected], www.uzupiogalerija.visiems.lt J. Tumo Vaižganto g, 9-77, LT-01108 Vilnius lietuva@.lt VARTAI TEL 212 2184 SAVEX Vilniaus g. 39 , LT-01119 Vilnius ŽIDINYS Aušros Vartų g. 19, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL/FAX 212 2949 Dominikonų g. 15, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 212 3363 [email protected], www.galerijavartai.lt TEL 212 3233 VILNIAUS ROTUŠĖ Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius 6.3.3 Galleries of fine crafts 6 TEL 261 8007, 261 8082, FAX 261 8007 [email protected], www.vilniausrotuse.lt and arts VILNIUS AND ART APPLIED ART GALLERY Stasys Juškus Gallery Pamėnkalnio 1/13, LT-01116 Vilnius B. Radvilaitės g. 6, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL 262 4552 TEL 212 6611 [email protected], www.paintings.lt AMATŲ GILDIJA Ceramics studio-gallery VLADAS VILDŽIŪNAS SCULPTURE Pranciškonų g. 6, LT-01133 Vilnius GALLERY TEL/FAX 212 0520, MOB (684) 13 902 Lobio g. 6A, LT-08413 Vilnius [email protected], http://amatugildija.tinklapis.lt TEL 270 1291, MOB (650) 71627 [email protected] AUKSO AVIS Textile studio-gallery of Julija Žilėnienė YOUNG ARTISTS OLD TOWN STUDIO fashion house Totorių g. 22, LT-01121 Vilnius Savičiaus g. 8, LT-01127 Vilnius MOB (683) 00340, (611) 30922 TEL 261 0421, MOB (612) 90321 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], www.jzileniene.lt

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BLACK CERAMICS CENTRE 6.3.5 Photography galleries Paupio g. 5, LT-01201 Vilnius TEL 215 3958 FOTOS [email protected], http://ceramics.w3.lt Paupio g. 16, LT-11341 Vilnius TEL 260 0030 D’ARIJAUS PAPUOŠALAI [email protected], www.fotos.lt Jewellery Studio-gallery Dominikonų 7/20, LT-01131 Vilnius PROSPEKTAS [email protected], www.darijaus.com Union of Lithuanian Photoartists Gedimino pr. 43, LT-01109 Vilnius DELMONAS TEL 261 5054, (686) 97 535, FAX 261 1665 Needlework studio-gallery [email protected], www.photography.lt Basanavičiaus g. 16/5, LT-03224 Vilnius TEL 279 1282 VILNIUS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY [email protected] Stiklių g. 4, LT-01131 Vilnius (entrance from Didžioji g. 19) TEL 261 1702 MENO NIŠA [email protected], www.photography.lt Goldsmith Guild’s Gallery J. Basanavičiaus g. 1/31, LT-01118 Vilnius Geographical TEL 231 3811, MOB (686) 35717 Centre of Europe [email protected] 6.4 MIZGIRIS’ AMBER MUSEUM-GALLERY Museums and Šv. Mykolo g. 8, LT-01124 Vilnius TEL/FAX 262 3092 attractions outside [email protected], www.ambergallery.lt Vilnius VILNIAUS KALVIAI Europos parkas Blacksmith studio-gallery 6.4.1 Vilnius district Užupio g. 26, LT-01203 Vilnius Open Air Museum of The Centre of Eu- rope MOB (698) 14122, FAX 230 7763 Geographical Centre of Europe [email protected] Joneikiškės village, Vilnius region (19 km north from Vilnius, driving Verkiai road) VITRAŽO MANUFAKTŪRA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE AND TEL 237 7070 Stained glass studio-gallery MUSEUM www.europosparkas.lt, [email protected] Stiklių g. 6-8, LT-01131 Vilnius Girijos km., Nemenčinės sen., Vilniaus r. This park was established in 1991 with the TEL 212 1202, MOB (698) 34 103 MOB (601) 97198 aim to enhance the geographical centre of [email protected], www.stainedglass.lt [email protected], www.egc.lt Europe with the language of art. More than In 1989 the National Geographic Institute 100 sculptures, works of sculptors from more 6.3.4 Folk art galleries of France defined the geographical centre than 70 countries, are exhibited in an open of Europe 26 km away from Vilnius, in the area of 55 ha. Among them are the works GALLERY OF THE LITHUANIAN FOLK direction of Molėtai, nearby the Purnuškės of famous modern artists such as S. LeWitt, ARTISTS’ UNION village. Touch the memorial stone in the Stiklių g. 16, LT-01131 Vilnius M. Abakanowicz and D. Oppenheim. Every centre of the continent, visit the Tourist in- year, different artists representing different TEL/FAX 212 0564 formation centre and museum, and get your [email protected], www.lietuvostautodaile.lt cultural traditions and international back- personal certificate verifying that you have grounds, contribute works to this beautiful FOLK ARTIST’S STUDIO-GALLERY been to the Centre of Europe! The open air park. The European Park is a very popular J. Basanavičiaus g. 29, LT-03109 Vilnius territory is open for admission 24 hours. The cultural site for tourists in Lithuania – over MOB (686) 10804 museum is open Monday to Friday from 9 60 thousand visitors a year. [email protected] a.m. till 6 p.m. Free entrance. GODAS 6 Straw pattern and embroidery studio- Open Air gallery Museum of the Naugarduko g. 20, LT-03225 Vilnius Centre of Europe [email protected] TEL (604) 01744 KUPARAS Šv. Jono g. 3, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 212 2185, FAX 212 2787 SHOWROOM OF THE LITHUANIAN FOLK ARTISTS’ UNION Gaono g. 10, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 262 9936, FAX 212 0564 VERPSTĖ Gallery of the Lithuanian Folk Artists’ Union Žydų g. 2, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 262 5887, 233 9509, FAX 233 9225

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6.4.2 Trakai Trakai is a small town in south eastern Lithuania, 27 km west from Vilnius. It is built on a narrow peninsula dividing Lakes Galvė, Totoriškiai and Luka. These lakes form part of an interconnected group that consists of at least 30 larger or smaller lakes. Trakai is a genuine archaic town on water. At the same time it is a beautiful place for relaxation, rich in numerous beautiful lakes. The town of Trakai and the neighbouring outskirts were the administrative centre in the 13th century. According to the chronicles, the Grand Duke Gediminas after a successful hunt decided to erect a castle here. So the capital was moved from Kernavė. The town was mentioned in German chronicles for the very first time in 1337. Around the newly built castle in Trakai, settlements began to emerge. When Vytautas the Great became the Ruler of the Trakai Castle, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Trakai had be- only castle in Eastern come the political and administrative centre. Europe built on a Eventually, the town gained the Magdeburg natural island. rights. TRAKAI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE the 14th century. Karaims guarded the castle Kernavė appeared as early as 9000 BC, in Vytauto g. 69, Trakai of the Grand Duke, and were the personal the Epipaleolithic period. It is believed TEL (528) 51934, FAX (528) 51934 bodyguards of Vytautas himself. Their com- that the settlers came to the Neris from www.trakai.lt, [email protected] munity has preserved their religion, customs, the Southwest, from what is now Kaunas. TRAKAI CASTLE. and culture up to present times. On the banks of the Neris, were temporary TRAKAI HISTORICAL MUSEUM camps of hunters, gatherers, and fishermen. THE CHURCH OF THE VISITATION OF The museum shows the history of Kernavė Kęstučio g. 4, Trakai, THE VIRGIN MARY TEL (528) 53941 from prehistoric times until the end of the Birutės g. 5, Trakai Trakai Castle was built in the 15th century. 18th century. An archaeological chronicle of This parish church was built in 1409 under the prehistory of Kernavė illustrated by arte- This is the only castle island in the entire Vytautas the Great. The main altar of the territory of Eastern Europe. There is museum facts from the Stone Age, the Iron Age, and church contains the image of St Virgin Mary. the early Middle Ages is on display. There of history. Different events are organised, as It is believed that it was a place of miracles, well as concerts and theatre festivals. Trakai is a map of the archaeological reservation, and that it protects from misfortunes. Since photos of the first explorations, and many is also interesting because 30 Karaim families 1603 there has been a celebration of a Church live here – representatives of a Turkish ethnic other items. Each year, on the occasion of festival known as St Virgin Mary. Many be- King Mindaugas Coronation on the 6 July, group, the ancestors of which were invited lievers come from all over Lithuania. by Vytautas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania in the international festival of experimental KARAIMS’ SETTLEMENT archeology – Days of live archaeology in One of the most famous ethnographical Kernavė – is held in the Kernavė Cultural 6 sights of Trakai is the street and buildings Reserve for three days. bearing witness to the history of Karaims. Days of live An interesting fact is that the Karaims built 6.4.4 Sudervė archaeology their houses with three windows facing the in Kernavė STONE SCULPTURE PARK street, every window with a purpose: one Zdziechovskio g. 27, Sudervė, Vilniaus raj. for the Duke Vytautas, one for God, and TEL 249 0346, FAX 249 0347 the third for the Karaim himself. Search on www.stoneart.lt, [email protected] Karaimų Street. The Stone Sculpture Park in the ‘Vilnoja’ hotel territory was established in 2001. Eight 6.4.3 Kernavė – UNESCO Stone World Heritage Site sculpture park in Sudervė THE KERNAVĖ HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM-RESERVE Kerniaus g. 4a, Kernavė, Širvintų r. TEL (382) 47385, FAX (382) 47391 [email protected] Kernavė, situated not far away from Viln- ius, was the first capital of Lithuania. The first settlement in the neighbourhood of

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famous Lithuanian sculptors joined efforts OPEN-AIR MUSEUM OF LITHUANIA and created first stone sculptures. Arvy- S. Nėries g. 6, Rumšiškės, Kaišiadorių r. (18 km east of das Ališanka, Kęstutis Musteikis, Džiugas Kaunas between the Kaunas-Vilnius motor way and the Jurkūnas and other artists materialized their Kaunas Basin) fantasies. Fabulous creatures, sculptures that TEL (346) 47233, FAX (346) 51589 can be embraced attract the eye, sharpen [email protected] imagination and make one contemplate. This museum is an open air exposition. The From then every summer international core of the museum is dwelling houses and symposiums of stone sculptures are taking workplaces transferred from different regions place here. Constantly renewed photogallery of Lithuania: Aukštaitija (Upper Lithuania), of the park is presented in it’s website. Suvalkija, Žemaitija (Lower Lithuania or Samogitia), and Lithuania Minor. They rep- 6.4.5 Druskininkai resent the most characteristic and stylistic features of buildings from different histori- GRŪTAS PARK cal eras. The museum’s collection consists of Grūto k., Druskininkai 80,000 items. There are buildings, furniture, TEL (313) 554 84, FAX (313) 474 51 household articles, iconography materials, [email protected] fences, wells, beehives, orchards, flower Lenin, Stalin, Dzerzhinsky. They once gardens, and other artefacts which illustrate stood proudly in town hall squares and at the way of life, work, and the traditions of the train stations throughout Lithuania. Now, peasants and townspeople of these regions. the tired old sculptures, including Soviet soldiers, kolkhozniks, and members of the 6.4.7 Molėtai home and abroad. At anothe location in the honourable proletariat have a new home in Congress Palace is the Sostinė Brass Quintet ETHNO-COSMOLOGICAL MUSEUM Grūtas forest near the Lithuanian spa resort, and Wind Instruments Quintet. Druskininkai – the Soviet Sculptures Park. Kulionių km., Čiulėnų sen., Molėtų raj. These sculpted symbols of the Lithuanian TEL/FAX (383) 45424 LITHUANIAN NATIONAL OPERA AND national tragedy contain the truth about the [email protected], www.cosmos.lt BALLET THEATRE  Soviet occupation and are a valuable histori- April–October. TUE-SUN: 8.00-15.30; A. Vienuolio g. 1, LT-01104 Vilnius November–March. TUE-SAT: 8.00-15.30 cal lesson for future generations. TEL 262 0727, FAX 262 3503 This museum contains collections of metro- [email protected], www.opera.lt logical instruments, old calendars, and works During the season (September–June), the Vladimir Iliych of fine art on the subject of the cosmos. It has opera company is usually engaged in around at Grutas Park a collection of visual information pertaining 15 standard and 4 new opera productions. to astronomy in Lithuanian folklore, mythol- The average number of operas on repertoire ogy, handicrafts, historical sources, and ar- per month is 10. The LNOBT’s ballet com- chaeological finds. The Molėtai Astronomi- pany has roughly the same number of ballet cal Observatory is nearby (see page 60). productions, and usually presents 2 new ones every season. The average number of ballets on current repertoire per month is 15. 6.5 VILNIAUS ROTUŠĖ / VILNIUS CITY HALL Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius Concert halls and TEL 261 8007, FAX 261 8007 music venues [email protected], www.vilniausrotuse.lt Vilnius City Hall is the representative hall for LITHUANIAN NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC protocol events in Vilnius City. In addition, Aušros Vartų g. 5, LT-01129 Vilnius more than 200 cultural, musical, and educa- TEL 266 5210, FAX 266 5266 tional events are held here per year. 6 info@filharmonija.lt, www.filharmonija.lt The Lithuanian National Philharmonic So- 6.4.1 Concerts in Vilnius ciety uniting 6 music companies of national churches status during the year organises over 200 concerts in Vilnius and about 300 concerts The shedule of concerts please find at Events in Lithuania and foreign countries. In Vilnius in Vilnius, page 17. the LNPS unites the following companies and performers: Lithuanian National Symphony 6.4.6 Rumšiškės Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, 6.6 Rumšiškės is a village in central Lithuania, M.K. Čiurlionis Quartet, Vilnius Quartet, Theatres 13 km east of Kaunas, on the right bank of Chamber Ensemble Musica Humana. the Nemunas River. The fortress mounds CONGRESS PALACE NATIONAL DRAMA THEATRE and the barrow graves in the surrounding Vilniaus g. 6/14, LT-01102 Vilnius Gedimino pr. 4, LT-01103 Vilnius countryside indicate that the locality has TEL 262 8127, FAX 212 0966 TEL 262 1593, FAX 262 0051 been inhabited since ancient times. Numer- [email protected], www.lvso.lt www.teatras.lt, [email protected] ous bronze artefacts were discovered in the It is the biggest concert hall in Lithuania. It is Since its foundation in 1940 the theatre th th barrow graves (13 –16 centuries) during the home for the Lithuanian State Symphony staged some 400 performances. The theatre excavations conducted in 1953–1963. Orchestra. During 16 years of its existence, stages classical, contemporary, and national the Orchestra gave more than 900 concerts at plays.

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NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET some 160 plays of Lithuanian and foreign THEATRE playwrights. Young artists frequently present A. Vienuolio g. 1, LT-01104 Vilnius their works on the stage of the Youth Theatre. TEL 262 0727, FAX 262 3503 The Grand hall of the theatre has 450 seats, www.opera.lt, [email protected] the small ‘Hall 99’ – 100 seats. Read the description in Concert halls and music venues (6.4). RUSSIAN DRAMA THEATRE J. Basanavičiaus g. 13, LT-03108 Vilnius ANGELIKA CHOLINA THEATRE TEL 262 7133, FAX 261 6800 I. Šimulionio 4-103, LT-04331 Vilnius www.rusdrama.lt, [email protected] MOB (688) 341 81 The Russian Drama Theatre is the only pro- [email protected], www.ach.lt fessional theatre in Lithuania performing The theatre does not have a permanent in other than the Lithuanian language. The troupe of dancers. Different performers are building of the theatre is an architectural invited for each individual play. During three monument. years of functioning, the theatre showed over 120 performances on a number of Lithua- KEISTUOLIAI THEATRE nian stages, and had frequent tours abroad. ODD MEN THEATRE Laisvės pr. 60, LT-05120 Vilnius BALTI DRAMBLIAI VILNIAUS MAŽASIS TEATRAS / TEL 246 0514, FAX 242 4585 Vilniaus 41, LT-01119 Vilnius VILNIUS SMALL THEATRE www.keistuoliai.lt, [email protected] TEL 262 0875 Gedimino 22, LT-01103 Professional private theatre staging perfor- [email protected], www.baltidrambliai.lt TEL 261 3195, FAX 261 3195 mances for children and adults. The theatre www.vmt.lt, [email protected] was founded in 1989. It stages 150-200 plays BRODVĖJAUS PUB’AS Vilnius Small Theatre is among the most every year. Mėsinių g. 4, LT-01133 Vilnius peculiar phenomena in the contemporary TEL 210 7208 theatre culture of Lithuania. The theatre MENO FORTAS [email protected], www.brodvejus.lt Bernardinų 8/8, LT 01124 Vilnius emerged at the initiative of theatre artists in TEL 268 5816, FAX 268 5817 GRASAS 1990. The founder and director of the theatre [email protected], www.menofortas.lt Vokiečių g. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius is the renowned director Rimas Tuminas. One of the founders of the theatre studio is TEL 212 2031 OSKARAS KORŠUNOVAS THEATRE the famous Lithuanian director Eimuntas [email protected], www.grasas.lt T. Vrublevskio g. 4, LT-01100, Vilnius Nekrošius. The Meno fortas performs some PROSPEKTO PUB TEL/FAX 261 1877; 50 plays in foreign countries every year. Gedimino 2/1, LT-01103 Vilnius www.okt.lt, [email protected] Their world fame is evidenced by a number Vilnius City Theatre. Established five years of prizes and awards won by Eimuntas TAMSTA ago, Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre took a Nekrošius and his plays. Subačiaus 11, LT-01127 Vilnius risk to be independent. Together with Vil- TEL 212 1185, 231 2914, FAX 261 2423 nius City Municipal Government, the OKT TEATRIUKAS [email protected], www.tamsta.com/club Aukštaičių g. 7, LT-11341 Vilnius organises the international theatre festival MOB (686) 04303 TERRA EL DORADO ‘Sirenos’ (see Events in Vilnius). [email protected], www.teatriukas.lt Šeimyniškių 1, LT-09312 Vilnius TEL 210 3000 JAUNIMO TEATRAS / YOUTH THEATRE Teatriukas is a troupe of professional free- [email protected] Arklių 5, LT-01129 Vilnius lance actors who play, sing, and organize TEL 262 5556, FAX 262 5558 festivals for children and adults all over ŽALTVYKSLĖ www.jaunimoteatras.lt, [email protected] Lithuania. The hall ‘33’ was equipped by the Pilies g. 11, LT-01123 Vilnius The theatre started up in 1965. During the actors themselves. Teatriukas differs from TEL 268 7173 period of its existence, the theatre has staged other children theatres in its specifics and its [email protected], www.zaltvyksle.lt form of communication – its audience feels 6 like a community. VILNIUS PUPPET THEATRE LĖLĖ 6.8 Arklių 5, LT-2000 Vilnius Cultural events in TEL 262 8678 [email protected], http://teatras.lele.w3.lt Vilnius ‘Lėlė’ is a Lithuanian word for a puppet. The For the complete calendar of cultural events performances of the Theatre Lėlė are enjoyed please look on page 14. by not only Vilnius audiences. The Theatre also travels a lot to other cities of Lithuania and abroad. 6.9 Culture institutions 6.7 For a list of cultural attachés of the Republic Live music cafés please look the chapter Official File, 8.2.5. For a list of Lithuanian Culture Institutions ARKA please look the chapter Official File, 8.4. Aušros Vartų g. 7, LT-01129 Vilnius TEL 212 1646 [email protected]

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Vilnius is veryChapter convenient contents for shopping. Most notable arts or handicraft shops, fashion houses,7.1Shopping and shops with widely-known brands56 are7.1.1 located Reclaiming in theVAT (PVM)city centre (look for the56 shopping7.1.2 Shopping streets streets marked on the map on the56 7.1.3 Antique, handicrafts and art shops 56 7.1.4last page Jewellery of this publication). Big shopping56 Chapter contents and leisure centres usually are open from 7.1.5 Amber shops 57 7.1 Shopping 56 7.1.6early Fashion morning houses till late evening. 57 7.1.1 Reclaiming VAT (PVM) 56 Vilnius’7.1.7 Book nightlife shops is also captivating. Nights57 7.1.2 Shopping streets 56 at7.1.8 trendy Markets discos, 58 nightclubs, and casinos last 7.1.3 Antique, handicrafts as7.2 longShopping as you wantand entertainmentthem to. cen- and art shops 56 Manytres 5event8 organizers offer a broad selection 7.1.4 Jewellery 56 of7.2.1 entertainment: Akropolis from kayaking in the city58 7.1.5 Amber shops 57 7.1.6 Fashion houses 57 centre7.2.2 Europa to jet-flights. 58 But while in Vilnius, 7.2.3 VCUP 58 7.1.7 Book shops 57 don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the 7.1.8 Markets 58 7.3Business and leisure centre 58 natural parks and beaches of the city, or 7.2 Shopping and 7.4Nightlife 59 even to go stargazing at the planetarium or entertainment centres 58 observatory.7.4.1 Music, dance and night clubs 59 7.4.2 Bowling and billiards 59 7.3 Business and leisure centre 58 7.4.3 Casinos 60 7.4 Nightlife 59 7.4.4 Adult entertainment 60 7.4.1 Music, dance and night clubs 59 7.5Internet cafés 60 7.4.2 Bowling and billiards 59 7.6Cinemas 60 7.4.3 Casinos 60 7.4.4 Adult entertainment 60 7.7Stargazing 60 7.5 Internet cafés 60 7.7Events organisers 61 7.6 Cinemas 60 7.8Nature parks and beaches 61 7.8.1 Pavilniai and Verkiai Regional Parks 61 7.7 Stargazing 60 7 7.6 Vilnius beaches 62 7.8 Events organisers 61 Birdwatching 62 7.9 Nature parks and beaches 61 7.9Sports activities 62 7.8.1 Pavilniai and Verkiai 7.9.1 Aerobics and gym 62 Regional Parks 61 7.9.2 Riding 62 7.8.2 Vilnius beaches 62 7.9.3 Sport dances 62 7.8.3 Birdwatching 62 7.9.2 Go carting 62 7.10 Sports activities 62

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7.1 When leaving the EU by train LITHUANIAN CRAFTSMEN UNION If you travel back home by train, you have to GALLERY Shopping obtain the customs stamp in the train. Please Stiklių g. 16, LT-01131 Vilnius ask the guard or the ticket collector onboard TEL 212 0564 7.1.1 Reclaiming VAT (PVM) the train, where you can find customs per- www.lietuvostautodaile.lt sonnel. Show your purchases, Global Refund In Lithuania, Value Added Tax is included MALDIS Cheques, receipts and passport to customs in the sales price. Non-European Union Antiques officials at the border crossing, and have your J. Basanavičiaus g. 4A, LT-01118 Vilnius residents may reclaim VAT when leaving the Global Refund Cheque stamped. TEL 212 2192 European Union (EU). Cash your stamped Global Refund Cheque www.maldis.lt at one of our more than 700 Cash Refund Of- How to reclaim VAT O.MIAU fices worldwide, or send the stamped cheque Textile studio-gallery of young artists In the store to Global Refund Lietuva for a crediting to Užupio g. 9, LT-01202 Vilnius Shop where you see the Global Refund TAX a chosen credit card or bank cheque sent to MOB (601) 93080 FREE SHOPPING sign. If you spend in a chosen address. [email protected] excess of 137 euros in one store in one day, For more information please search at always ask for your Global Refund Cheque. www.globalrefund.lt. SAULUVA Handicrafts & souvenirs Leaving the EU from 7.1.2 Shopping streets Pilies g. 36/ Literatų g. 3, LT-01123 Vilnius Vilnius International Airport TEL 212 1227 Looking for clothes and accessories, presents Totorių g. 20, LT-01121 Vilnius Get your Global Refund Cheques export vali- or souvenirs? dated (stamped) before check-in. Cash your TEL 212 0012 You may set out shopping on foot in the city Šv. Mykolo g. 4, LT-01124 Vilnius Global Refund Cheques at Cash Refund Office centre and Old Town – go to Gedimino, Pilies, in the duty free shop at the airport Vilnius. TEL 212 1696 Didžioji, Aušros Vartų, Vokiečių and Vilniaus www.sauluva.lt When leaving the EU by car or by bus streets (marked in pink on the map of City Centre on back cover). The Old Town and SENASIS KUPARAS If you travel back home by car or bus, you Gedimino prospektas shopping area is home Antiques have to obtain the customs stamp in the last for world famous brands as well as antiques, Dominikonų g. 14, LT-01131 Vilnius country that you are visiting in EU. Show crafts, art and books. A rich diversity of local TEL 262 1024 your purchases, Global Refund Cheques, craft works and souvenirs anchor at a street www.kuparas.lt receipts and passport to customs officials at market on Pilies and Didžioji streets. the border crossing, and have your Global SUVENYRAI Refund Cheque stamped. Then look for 7.1.3 Antique, handicrafts Šv. Jono g. 12, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 261 1597 Medicinos Bankas office at the border post. and art shops Cash Refund Offices at the border to Russia UNITECHAS Kybartai border post, Kaunas–Kaliningrad road; ANTIKVARAS Antiques Panemunė border post, Šiauliai–Kaliningrad road; Pilies g. 32-4, LT-01123 Vilnius Pilies g. 21, LT-01123 Vilnius Nida border post, Klaipėda–Kaliningrad road; TEL 261 8812 TEL 212 4784 Cash Refund Offices at the border to Belarus ANTIKVARAS VERPSTĖ Šalčininkai border post, Vilnius–Lida road; Pilies g. 21, LT-01123 Vilnius Handicrafts Medininkai border post, Vilnius–Minsk road; TEL 212 4784 Žydų g. 2, LT-01131 Vilnius Raigardas border post, Vilnius–Grodno road; TEL 262 5887 ANTIQUARIUS Also you can cash your stamped Global Bernardinų g. 10-10, LT-01124 Vilnius VILNIUS ANTIQUES CENTRE Refund Cheque at one of our more than 700 TEL 260 8232 Dominikonų g. 16, LT-01131 Vilnius Cash Refund Offices worldwide, or send the TEL 262 6476 stamped cheque along with the VAT invoice DAILĖS SALONAS-ANTIKVARIATAS [email protected], www.antiques.lt to Global Refund Lietuva for a crediting to Art & antiques Gaono g. 10, LT-01131 Vilnius VITRAŽAS a chosen credit card or bank cheque sent to TEL 262 9936 Filaretų g. 85-52, LT-01214 Vilnius a chosen address. antique@delfi.lt TEL 270 9918 DOMINIKONŲ GATVĖS ANTIKVARIATAS 7.1.4 Jewellery Dominikonų g. 3-2, LT-01131 Vilnius TEL 261 1738 AUKSO CENTRAS [email protected] www.auksocentras.lt 7 KERAMIKOS MENO CENTRAS DORADO Ceramics www.levuo.lt Kauno g. 36/7, LT-03202 Vilnius TEL 216 0372 JUVELYRAI www.kmc.skynet.lt Vytauto g. 48, LT-08122 Vilnius TEL 279 0930 LINAS Linen KLEIŠMANTAS IR KO Stiklių g. 3, LT-01131 Vilnius A.Vienuolio g. 14, LT-01104 Vilnius TEL 261 0213 www.kleismantas.com Didžioji g. 11, LT-01128 Vilnius MOB (600) 37379, (600) 13553 [email protected]

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MAŽOJI GALERIJA BISON Latvių g. 19 A, LT-08113 Vilnius Leather clothing TEL/FAX 272 2597 Ozo g. 25, LT-07150 Vilnius [email protected], www.smallgallery.lt TEL 238 7790 Didžioji g. 18, LT-01128 Vilnius ODEMAS TEL 231 3641 Kęstučio g. 54 -2, LT-08112 Vilnius TEL 273 3468, FAX 272 7536 KARALIŠKASIS TIGRAS [email protected], www.odemas.lt Leather and furs Laisvės pr. 125A, LT-06118, Vilnius (at PAS JUOZAPĄ shop- PILIES GATVĖS JUVELYRAI ping centre) Pilies g. 17, LT-01123 Vilnius TEL 230 2272 TEL 261 0469 POLIARIS 7.1.5 Amber shops Leather and furs Ozo g. 25, LT-07150, Vilnius AMBER TEL 249 2739 Aušros vartų g. 9, LT-01129 Vilnius Fashion TEL 212 1988 VILNIAUS KAILIAI boutique www.ambergift.lt Furs Paupio g. 28, LT-11341, Vilnius AMBER MUSEUM-GALLERY TEL 264 3910, FAX 264 3178 Šv. Mykolo g. 8, LT-01124 Vilnius Ozo g. 25 (at Akropolis), Vilnius TEL 262 3092 TEL 238 7791 www.ambergallery.lt Aušros Vartų g. 1, Vilnius G FASHION HOUSE TEL 262 9632 Klaipėdos g. 4, LT-01117 Vilnius GINTARAS [email protected], www.kailiai.lt Didžioji g. 5, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL 212 2381 TEL 685 713 04 LINOKOPOS R. RYBAKOVAS FASHION HOUSE Giedrius Šarkauskas’ linen clothing MAŽASIS GINTARO MUZIEJUS Šaltinių g. 3A-1, LT-03214 Vilnius Krokuvos g. 6, LT-09314 Vilnius TEL 233 4236 Didžioji g. 6, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL 275 1200, FAX 272 1200 TEL 262 4986 [email protected] LELIJA AUDIMAS SPORTUI 7.1.6 Fashion houses Clothing Sportswear Panerių g. 43, LT-03202 Vilnius Konstitucijos pr. 7A, LT-09308, Vilnius ALEX POGREBNOJUS & VIDA TEL 233 0761, FAX 213 5577 TEL 248 7069 SIMANAVICIUTE (A&V) ROŽĖ Ozo g. 25, LT-07150, Vilnius TEL (687) 52802 TEL 238 7794 [email protected], www.lithill.lt/a&v Clothing Polocko g. 13, LT-01204 Vilnius Gedimino pr. 16, LT-01103, Vilnius JULIJA ŽILĖNIENĖ FASHION HOUSE TEL 215 3665, FAX 261 7954 TEL 213 6518 [email protected], www.audimas.lt Žemaitės g. 21, LT-03118 Vilnius TEL/FAX 231 0609 ROMO ARTELĖ [email protected]; [email protected], www.jzileniene.lt Clothing 7.1.7 Book shops Šiltnamių g. 26, LT-04130 Vilnius JU–TE (JŪRATĖ MORKŪNAITĖ FASHION TEL 249 9094, FAX 249 9096 AKADEMINĖ KNYGA HOUSE) Universiteto g. 4, LT-01122 Vilnius Totorių g. 5-2, LT-01121 Vilnius LININIAI DRABUŽIAI VISAI ŠEIMAI TEL 261 9711 Linen clothing [email protected], www.juratemorkunaite.com [email protected], www.humanitas.lt Didžioji g. 11, LT-01128 Vilnius SG STUDIJA (SERGE GANDJUMIAN) MOB (600) 13553 BALTOS LANKOS Šv. Ignoto g. 5-260, LT-01120 Vilnius Ozo g. 25, LT-09601 Vilnius (at Akropolis) TEL 212 7055, FAX 212 7055 LINO-GINTARO STUDIJA TEL 238 7752, Linen and amber studio www.lithill.lt/sg [email protected], www.blk.lt, www.baltoslankos.lt Didžioji g. 10, LT-01128 Vilnius FASHION HOUSE JUOZAS MOB (676) 04005 DRAUGYSTĖ STATKEVIČIUS Gedimino pr. 2, LT-01103 Vilnius AUDUVA Odminių g. 9-10, LT-01122, VILNIUS TEL 268 508 Linen fashion house TEL 262 5572 [email protected], www.vaga.lt Pylimo g. 21, LT-01141, Vilnius RAMUNĖ PIEKAUTAITĖ FASHION TEL 261 2488 GIS CENTRAS MAP SHOP HOUSES Sėlių g. 66, LT-08109 Vilnius 7 AUDRONĖS MADŲ SALONAS Vingrių g. 6, LT-01141 Vilnius TEL 272 4741, FAX 272 7723 Fashion house TEL 279 1875 [email protected], www.gis-centras.lt Vilniaus g. 23, LT-01119, Vilnius Didžioji g. 20, LT-01128 Vilnius TEL 262 0071 FRENCH BOOKSHOP TEL 231 2270 Didžioji g. 1, LT-01128 Vilnius [email protected], www.ramunepiekautaite.com L. MORKŪNIENĖ FASHION CENTRE TEL 262 0517 Rūdninkų g. 6-2, LT-01135, Vilnius VILNIAUS MODELIŲ NAMAI [email protected] TEL 262 8970 B. Radvilaitės g. 3-1, LT-01124 Vilnius HUMANITAS TEL 262 4153 YZZY Vokiečių g. 2, LT-01130 Vilnius Fashion House EDVARDO ARTELĖ TEL 262 1153 Gaono g. 10/9, LT-01131, Vilnius Trakų g. 11, LT-01132, Vilnius [email protected], www.humanitas.lt TEL 262 8961 TEL 262 3848

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LITTERA Universiteto g. 3, LT-01122 Vilnius (at Vilnius University) TEL 268 7258 MŪSŲ KNYGA Konstitucijos pr. 7a, LT-09601 Vilnius (at shopping centre ‘Europa’) TEL 248 7061 [email protected], www.musuknyga.lt KALBOS / LANGUAGES Trakų g. 5a, LT-01132 Vilnius TEL 261 0416 [email protected], www.humanitas.lt PRIE HALĖS Pylimo g. 53/2, LT-01137 Vilnius TEL 262 4528 [email protected], www.masiulis.lt RŪDNINKŲ KNYGYNAS Rūdninkų g. 20, LT-01135 Vilnius TEL 261 0266 VAGA Gedimino pr. 50, LT-01110 Vilnius TEL 249 8392 7.2 7.2.2 Europa [email protected], www.vaga.lt Konstitucijos pr. 7A, LT-09601 Vilnius Shopping and TEL 248 7380 7.1.8 Markets entertainment centres www.europa.lt In the shopping centre EUROPA, you will find KALVARIJŲ TURGUS 80 stylish shops, restaurants, cafés, various Fresh, home-grown food, all kinds of 7.2.1 Akropolis salons and services as well as a seven-storey ware Ozo g. 25, LT-07150 Vilnius parking. Four restaurants offer refined oriental Kalvarijų g. 61, LT-09317 Vilnius TEL 248 4848 dishes, pizza, fast food and delicious desserts.  TUE-SUN: 7.00-15.30 www.akropolis.lt Full bank service is available; and a special supervised room for children is open. GARIŪNAI The total area of Akropolis Shopping and Enter- tainment Centre amounts to 54 000 sq m; there All kinds of ware is an adjacent parking for 2600 cars. 7.2.3 VCUP Gariūnų g. 68, LT-02300 Vilnius  TUE-SUN: 06.00-12.00 There is also a supermarket Hyper Maxima that Konstitucijos pr. 16, LT-09308 Vilnius occupies the space of 15 840 sq m of the Shop- TEL 273 0469 HALĖS TURGAVIETĖ ping and Entertainment Centre. 120 different www.vcup.lt Fresh, home-grown food, all kinds of operators work in Akropolis. Under the roof of the Vilnius’ central super- ware market, there is a 20 000 sq m space, housing Akropolis Ice Pylimo g. 58 /1, LT-01136 Vilnius 100 stores, a restaurant, the biggest in Lithuania TEL 262 5536 This is the first and the only Ice Arena in pool club, a bar and a bistro, together with a Lithuania at the trade and entertainment cen- TYMO KVARTALAS / TYMAS QUARTER broad range of other services. A multi-storey tre. On certain days, a discotheque on ice is parking for 600 cars is there. Handicrafts, folkcrafts, paintings held – check the website. On the corner of Maironio g. and Aukštaičių g. Euroopa While parents are shopping, children may enjoy 7.3 themselves at the children entertainment centre EUROOPA. Hop, hop into Euroopa! Business and leisure Apollo Bowling centre 20 tracks, including 8 motorcar tracks exclu- FORUM PALACE sively for children, ultracosmic-style, luminous Konstitucijos pr. 26, LT-08105 Vilnius balls and shoes approved by bowling profes- TEL 263 6666 sionals. [email protected], www.forumpalace.lt 7 Forum Cinemas Akropolis In this sports, leisure and business centre This is a modern 1636-seat cinema centre- con you will find sports club presenting the sisting of 8 halls. Up to 60 showings per day. up-to-date, modern sporting equipment; the biggest in Lithuania All Stars sports bar; business centre comprising six conference halls, accommodating up to 600 people; two restaurants, and VIP suites. Forum Palace offers also activities for children.

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MALIBU 7.4 Žirmūnų g. 106a, LT-09121 Vilnius Nightlife TEL 277 6806 [email protected], www.malibu.lt 7.4.1 Music, dance and MAMBO CLUB night clubs Upės g. 6, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 232 6831 BIX [email protected], www.mambo.lt Etmonų g. 6, LT-01129 Vilnius MANO KLUBAS TEL 262 7791 Bok6to g. 7, LT-01126 Vilnius baras@takas, www.bix.lt TEL 215 4120 BRODVĖJUS [email protected], www.manoklubas.com Mėsinių g. 4/2, LT-01133 Vilnius MINISTERIJA TEL 210 7208 Gedimino pr. 46, LT-01110 Vilnius [email protected], www.brodvejus.lt TEL 249 6606 COZY [email protected], www.prieparlamento.lt Dominikonų g. 10, LT-01120 Vilnius PRIE UNIVERSITETO, THE PUB TEL 261 1137 Dominikonų g. 9, LT-01131 Vilnius [email protected], www.cozy.lt TEL 261 8393 GALAXY [email protected], www.pub.lt Konstitucijos pr. 26, LT-08105 Vilnius SENAMIESČIO MUZIKOS SVETAINĖ 7.4.2 Bowling and billiards TEL 263 6666 Šv. Mikalojaus g. 15, LT-02241 Vilnius [email protected], www.forumpalace.lt TEL 261 1397 APOLLO BOWLING GELEŽINIS VILKAS [email protected], www.jazzrock.lt Ozo g. 25, LT-07150 Vilnius TEL 238 7777 Lukiškių g. 3, LT-01108 Vilnius TANGO ARENA www.akropolis.lt TEL 212 4751 J.Jasinskio g. 14, LT-01112 Vilnius [email protected] TEL 249 7235 ESTALITA GRAVITY www.bravoklubas.lt Billiards Taikos g. 111A, LT-05202 Vilnius J.Jasinskio g. 16, LT-01112 Vilnius TIFFANY PUB TEL 270 5442 TEL 249 7966 Pilies g. 34, LT-01123 Vilnius [email protected], www.clubgravity.lt TEL 212 3918 FREE BALL Konstitucijos pr. 16, LT-09308 Vilnius (at VCUP, see 7.2.3) HELIOS CLUB ŽALIASIS PAPARTIS Didžioji g. 28, LT-01128 Vilnius Architektų g. 43/31, LT-04221 Vilnius JERUZALĖS BOULINGO KLUBAS TEL 261 5040 TEL 240 1939 Ateities g. 1F, LT-08206 Vilnius [email protected], www.heliosclub.lt [email protected] TEL 2720050 PABO LATINO ZEBRO KLUBAS KAROLINOS KĖGLIAI Trakų g. 3/2, LT-01123 Vilnius Justiniškių g. 64, LT-05239 Vilnius Bowling and billiards TEL 262 1045 TEL 270 5135 Sausio 13-osios g. 2, LT-04343 Vilnius LITHUANIAN WILD CLUB [email protected], www.zebroclub.lt TEL 2785717 [email protected], www.kegliai.lt Gedimino pr. 24, LT-01103 Vilnius TEL 262 4473 POOL CLUB KUBA Šeimyniškių g. 3A, LT-09312 Vilnius TEL 2734904 SELBIGA Billiards V.Maciulevičiaus g. 51, LT-04310 Vilnius TEL 2169237 [email protected] VILNIAUS BOULINGO KLUBAS J. Jasinskio g. 16, LT-01112 Vilnius TEL 2496600 [email protected] 7 ŽIRMŪNŲ BOULINGAS Žirmūnų g. 68A, LT-09124 Vilnius TEL 2770760 [email protected], www.boulingas.lt

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GRAND CASINO WORLD A. Vienuolio g. 4, LT-00104 Vilnius MOB (700) 55599 [email protected], www.grandcasino.lt OLYMPIC CASINO Vokiečių g. 12, LT-01130 Vilnius TEL 262 4930 Konstitucijos pr. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 231 4930 Konstitucijos pr. 12, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 263 8651 Gedimino pr. 21/2, LT-01103 Vilnius TEL 260 8258 [email protected], www.olympic-casino.net Ask for a flight TORNADO at any event Pamėnkalnio g. 38, LT-01114 Vilnius organising company TEL 264 4616 [email protected], www.casinotornado.lt 7.4.4 Adult entertainment METELICA RESET A.Goštauto g. 12, LT-01108 Vilnius EDEN CLUB GOLD S.Stanevičiaus g. 21A, LT-07133 Vilnius TEL 262 0843 TEL 240 8573 Vytenio g. 20A, LT-03229 Vilnius www.ultragroup.lt TEL 233 5384 www.reset.lt www.edenclub.lt MIRAGE VORO SPĄSTAI Konstitucijos pr. 12, LT-01001 Vilnius Klaipėdos g. 3, LT-01117 Vilnius EDEN CLUB TEL 273 9466 Konstitucijos pr. 12, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 231 2622 TEL 275 1420 OLDTAUNO KLUBAS [email protected] www.edenclub.lt Rūdninkų g. 14, LT-01135 Vilnius X-ZONA TEL 261 1714 Viršuliškių g. 42, LT-05112 Vilnius EXCLUSIVE www.oldtown.lt Vingrių g. 25, LT-01141 Vilnius TEL 241 2727 TEL 261 7673 ŠACHRAZADA / SHEHEREZADE [email protected], www.x-zona.lt www.exclusiveclub.lt Trakų g. 7-25, LT-01001 Vilnius TEL 233 0995 PABO LATINO Trakų g. 3/2, LT-01123 Vilnius WATER WORLD 7.6 TEL 262 1045 Didžioji g. 21, LT-01128 Vilnius Cinemas [email protected], www.pabolatino.lt TEL 261 8226 www.waterworld.lt LITHUANIAN WILD CLUB, UAB AKROPOLIO KINAS Gedimino pr. 24, LT-01103 Vilnius Ozo g. 25, LT-07151 Vilnius TEL 2624473 TEL 248 8033 7.5 www.akropolis.lt MEN’S FACTORY Gay Internet cafés COCA-COLA PLAZA T. Ševčenkos g. 16, LT-03111 Vilnius Savanorių pr. 7, LT-03116 Vilnius [email protected], www.gayclub.lt COLLEGIUM TEL 265 2525 Pilies g. 22-1, LT-01123 Vilnius www.forumcinemas.lt TEL 261 8334 SKALVIJOS KINO CENTRAS [email protected], www.dora.lt A. Goštauto g. 2/15, LT-01104 Vilnius DESPINA TEL 261 0505 Pamėnkalnio g. 2, LT-01116 Vilnius [email protected], www.skalvija.lt TEL 268 5742 [email protected], www.ice.lt 7 7.7 ERA Taikos g. 104, LT-05201 Vilnius Stargazing TEL 240 0609 FANTAZIJA VILNIUS PLANETARIUM Naugarduko g. 34, LT-03228 Vilnius Konstitucijos pr. 12A, LT-09308 Vilnius TEL 213 6846 TEL 272 4148 [email protected], www.fantazija.lt [email protected], www.astro.lt/planet The stars and planets and other objects come NETCAFE to you on the big screen of the Planetarium Antakalnio g. 36, LT-10305 Vilnius dome. This is the only planetarium in the TEL 234 1933 Baltics that has been active for 43 years, and www.netcafe.lt

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it is still fully functioning with around 70 000 PRAMOGŲ PASAULIS visitors per year. Smolensko g. 19, LT-03200 Vilnius TEL 249 7232, FAX 249 7587 MOLĖTAI ASTRONOMICAL [email protected], www.painball.lt OBSERVATORY Kulionys, Čiulėnų sen., LT-33354 Molėtų r. STILIAUS VARTAI TEL (383) 45444 MOB (687) 21179 [email protected], www.astro.lt/mao [email protected] Every year hundreds of excursions are visiting the observatory. Visitors can take a look at the telescopes and equipment. They 7.9 also have a lecture, illustrated by wonderful photographs of various sky objects: planets, Nature parks and stars, nebulas, star clusters and galaxies. The beaches Lithuanian Ethnocosmological museum (see page 53) is situated on the nearby Kapeliai For the active, nature-loving traveller, in the hill. outskirts of Vilnius or within some 100 km radius, there are a few naturally charming A view from the places to visit and explore: some for walking Pūčkoriai rock 7.8 or biking, others for history and the mystical exposure air of the past. Round off your journey relax- Events organisers ing with a glass of beer amid hilly forests, green valleys and lakes, listening to the birds ASTRANETA and rivers. The unique geological site – the Pūčkoriai J. Jasinskio g. 10-205, LT-01112 Vilnius For ‘how to get there’ info (directions, trans- rock exposure – is located here. This is one TEL 249 7114, FAX 261 1163 port, working hours and fees), contact the of the highest and most impressive rock [email protected], www.astraneta.lt Vilnius Tourist Information Centres. exposures from the glacial Èpoque not only BALIONŲ ŠALIS Some parks are situated in the city and are in the Vilnia river valley but also in the en- Ozo g. 4-239, LT-08200 Vilnius beloved by morning joggers or afternoon tire Lithuania. The rock exposures measure TEL 277 2797, FAX 277 2797 walkers. These are Sereikiškių Park, Vingio approximately 65 m in height, and 260 m in [email protected], www.balionusalis.lt Park and Kalnų Park. width. One can enjoy the panorama of Vilnia BLIKAS FEJERVERKAI 7.9.1 Pavilniai and Verkiai valley from the top of the rock. New pedes- Motorų g. 6, LT-02190 Vilnius trian path leads to the remains of Pūčkoriai TEL 210 4104, FAX 210 4105 Regional Parks cannon foundry and a water mill complex, [email protected], www.blikas.lt Žaliųjų ežerų g. 53, Vilnius where the complex of restaurants and cafes TEL 272 9834, FAX 272 9835 Belmontas is located. GOLDEN MOMENTS [email protected], www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt Another part of the park – the Markučiai Savanorių pr. 180-54, LT-03154 Vilnius (Ask for bicycle trips and walking tours) reserve – presents cultural and natural TEL 213 7245, FAX 213 7245 values. There you will find a wooden house, [email protected], www.goldenmoments.lt Pavilniai Regional Park the former dwelling house of the estate, now LIETUVIŠKAS SAFARIS / LITHUANIAN The purpose of the park is to preserve herit- hosting the museum of Alexander Pushkin, SAFARI age of both nature and culture. One of the also a park with ponds, a family graveyard Didžioji g. 19, LT-01128 Vilnius most important peculiarities of the park is and a Barbora chapel. Park’s hills covered MOB (686) 55535 the quite large differences of relative heights with old oaks forest render it’s originality, [email protected], www.safari.lt (up to 100 m) and the incomparable variety whereas two ponds add liveliness. of their forms. The most attractive feature of Look for the Entertainment and recreation Pavilniai Park is suroundings of Pūčkoriai. centre Belmontas (restaurants, guest rooms, swimming pool, sauna, gala room, open from 12 a.m. till 12 p.m.), Belmonto g. 17, Sereikiškių Park tel. (8 615) 20 220, www.belmontas.lt is just a few steps away from the Verkiai Regional Park Gediminas Castle Verkiai regional park consists of two quite different parts of the landscape: the south- ern, where the values of cultural heritage dominate, and the northern, where the values of the natural landscape are the 7 most important. The most valuable com- binations of the natural landscape are the system of long, deep ravines of the Green lakes and the valley of the unique two-way Riešė–Turniškės rivulet which flows in the old dry valley. The most important values of the cultural heritage of Verkiai regional park are the unique complex of Verkiai palace and the Vilnius Kalvarijos (Stations of the Cross). Architectural complex of Verkiai palace which is properly fit into the natural

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environment with a nice park and the system of ponds is one of the most valuable classicist Vilnius beach at complexes in Lithuania. The park of Verkiai the Baltasis tiltas estate farmstead is one of the most beautiful landscape-type parks in the country. The complex of Kalvarijos–Trinapolis sacral objects came into being in the 17th century. Vilnius Kalvarijos consist of 35 station: 19 brick chapels, 7 wooden gates, 1 brick gate, a wooden bridge – the chapel on the Cedro- nas (Baltupys) river and the Church of the Invention of the Cross (Kalvarijų). During the soviet time the object was destroyed and now restored again. Look for the restaurant Vandens Malūnas (please look at 5.1.2 on page 42). TEL 211 2428, TEL/FAX 211 2411 TORNADO 7.9.2 Vilnius beaches [email protected] Žirmūnų g. 1E, LT-09229 Vilnius There are many natural beaches in Vilnius. The Division of Physical Education and TEL 279 8607 Sports will provide you with full information Valakupių pliažas (on the bank of the Neris VIJŪNAS River), or beaches at Žalieji Ežerai (Green about sports events in Vilnius, sports clubs V. Mykolaičio-Putino g. 5, LT-03106 Vilnius Lakes), and Šilo and Tapeliai lakes are the and other sports activities. TEL 262 1567 most popular. Contact the Vilnius Tourist Information Centres for ‘how to get there’ 7.10.1 Aerobics and gym 7.10.4 Go carting info. ACTIVE GYM In 2004 a sandy beach was installed near KARTODROMAS Antakalnio g. 37, LT-10312 Vilnius the Baltasis tiltas (the White Bridge). A bar, Plytinės g. 27, LT-10105 Vilnius TEL 234 4547 a dance floor, and a beach with a swimming TEL 243 8390 [email protected], www.sportoklubas.lt pool and grounds for beach volleyball are [email protected], www.kartodromas.lt open there during the regular season. ATLETIC GYM Laisvės pr. 71B, LT-07189 Vilnius 7.10.5 Other sports TEL 270 4001 7.9.3 Birdwatching [email protected] BAGDOS Downhill skiing LITHUANIAN ORNITHOLOGICAL GRAND GYM Žemaitės g. 7-73, LT-03119 Vilnius SOCIETY Fabijoniškių g. 97A, LT-07101 Vilnius TEL 213 4676 Birdwatching in Baltoji Vokė nearby TEL 273 6090 [email protected] [email protected], www.grandgym.lt Vilnius EKSKOMISARŲ BIURAS Naugarduko 47-3, LT-03208 Vilnius LIETUVOS TELEKOMAS SPORTS CLUB Shooting gallery TEL/FAX 213 0498 Savanorių pr. 28, LT-03501 Vilnius Žemaitės g. 6, LT-03117 Vilnius [email protected], www.birdwatching.lt TEL 260 3757 MOB (698) 79423 [email protected], www.telecomsportclub.lt [email protected], www.ekskomisaru-biuras.lt 7.10 OLYMPIC GYM PING-PONG Ozo g. 41, LT-07171 Vilnius J. Jasinskio g. 6, LT-01112 Vilnius Sports activities TEL 240 0960 TEL 212 6622 [email protected], www.olympicgym.lt SHANTI YOGA VEDANTA CENTER VILNIUS CITY MUNICIPAL SKY GYM Konstitucijos pr. 26, LT-01001 Vilnius GOVERNMENT, PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ateities g. 10, LT-08303 Vilnius TEL 276 7676 AND SPORTS DIVISION TEL 269 7009 [email protected], www.jogoscentras.lt Konstitucijos pr. 3, LT-09601 Vilnius www.skygym.lt Š. MARČIULIONIO KREPŠINIO 7.10.2 Riding MOKYKLA Birdwatching Basketball school Raitininkų g. 4A, LT-09200 Vilnius nearby Vilnius PROSPERAS Gineitiškės, Zujūnų sen., LT-01001 Vilniaus r. TEL 272 2296 7 TEL 231 9007, FAX 231 9835 [email protected], www.krepsinioakademija.lt VILNIAUS ŽIRGYNAS / VILNIUS STUD TENISO PASAULIS Žirgų g. 12 , Riešė, LT-14180 Vilniaus r. Tennis TEL 246 9091 B.Radvilaitės g. 6C, LT-01124 Vilnius [email protected] MOB (620) 87193 Ąžuolyno g. 5, LT-07171 Vilnius 7.10.3 Sport dances MOB (698) 14472 [email protected], www.tenisopasaulis.lt DILEKSA ULF EVENAS AIKIDO CENTRE Žirmūnų g. 68, LT-09112 Vilnius Laisvės pr. 60, LT-05120 Vilnius TEL 269 7877 TEL 262 1028, MOB (680) 71707 [email protected], www.sokiai.lt [email protected], www.aikido.lt

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Chapter contents 9.1 General facts 64 9.2 Consular information 64 9.2.1 Visa regulations 64 9.2.2 Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Lithuania 64 9.2.3 Consulates Generales 65 9.2.4 Commercial Attachés 66 9.2.5 Cultural Attachés 66 9.2.6 Offices of Lithuanian Development Agency 66 9.3 Tourism institutions 66 9.4 Culture institutions 67 9.5 Conventions and congresses 67 9.6 Tourist information centres (TICs) 67 9.6.1 In Vilnius 67 9.6.2 In Lithuania 67 9.6.3 Of Lithuania’s national parks 68 You don’t know where to start your journey 9.6.4 Lithuania’s TICs abroad 68 in Vilnius or Lithuania? A number of 9.7 Vilnius and Lithuania independent organisations will help you. on the web 69 If you are organizing a meeting or congress, contact the Vilnius Conventional Bureau for free advice or practical tips. Lithuania already has six tourist information centres outside of Lithuania in other countries, and another will be opened in London at the start of 2006. You can also contact numerous Lithuanian commercial or official government cultural organizations in various countries. Vilnius is a participant in the main travel shows in Europe, so you can contact us here too. We will do our best to help you in planning your travel business in Vilnius. 8

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8.1 On January 1, 2007 Lithuania will introduce 8.2 euro (€) as legal tender. Litas will be changed General facts to euro at the present rate. Consular information Daily costs in Vilnius for accommodation and Vilnius is the capital of the Republic of For an up-to-date consular information food per person: Lithuania (Lietuva). please look at the site of the Ministry of A night stay A meal Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Lithuania is a member of the European Budget: 5-25 € 2-6 € www.urm.lt. Union. Mid-range: 25-75 € 6-15 € Location Top-end: 75 € 15 € 8.2.1 Visa regulations and upwards and upwards Lithuania is situated on the eastern coast Andorra; Argentina; Armenia*; Australia; of the Baltic Sea and covers 65.300 sq km Lithuania has a value-added tax (VAT, pridė- Austria; Belgium; Bolivia; Brazil; Brunei; (25.212 sq mi). The length of coastline is tinės vertės mokestis PVM) of 18% (5% for Bulgaria; Canada; Chile; China*; Costa Rica; 99 km. accommodation), and it is automatically Croatia; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; The capital city is Vilnius. As calculated by included in all accommodation and eating Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; the National Geographic Institute of France costs. If you are pleased with a service, you Guatemala; Honduras; Hong Kong (only for in 1989, the geographical centre of Conti- may tip the waiter 5 or 10% of your bill, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region nental Europe lies in Lithuania (26 km north although it is not compulsory. Bargaining is passport holders); Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; of Vilnius). possible at markets. Israel; Italy; Japan; South Korea; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Macau (only Population Working hours for Macau Special Administrative Region The population of Lithuania totalled 3.5 mil- Governamental institutions work from 8 passport holders); Malaysia; Malta; Mexico; lion in 2004. Vilnius population is 553 900. a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Moldova (for holders of diplomatic passport only); Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Lithuania is mostly Roman Catholic, while Most shops are open from 10 a.m. until 7 Nicaragua; Norway; Panama; Paraguay; Russian Orthodox, Evangelical Lutheran and p.m. on weekdays and until 3 p.m. on Satur- Poland; Portugal; Romania; San Marino; Sal- Baptist believers are also represented. days; some are open on Sundays as well. vador; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Language Food stores are usually open between 8 a.m. Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey**; Ukraine**; and 10 p.m., some supermarkets are open The state language is Lithuanian. Most The United Kingdom; The United States of till 12 at night. There are shops providing America; Uruguay; Vatican; Venezuela; citizens of Lithuanian’s larger cities (Vilnius, 24 hours service. Kaunas and Klaipėda) will speak English, * For holders of diplomatic and official passport only especially if they work in the service indus- Public holidays try. Russian and to a lesser extent Polish are ** For holders of diplomatic, official and special January 1 – New Year’s Day and National passports only widely spoken in Vilnius. Flag Day Local time February 16 – Independence Day 8.2.2 Diplomatic Missions March 11 – Restoration of the Independent of the Republic of Lithuania The time in Lithuania is GMT+2. Lithuanian State Climate April 16-17 (2006) – Velykos (Easter) ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, URUGUAY, May 1 – International Labour Day VENEZUELA, CHILE, ECUADOR The climate of Lithuania is transitional bet- July 6 – King Mindaugas’ Coronation (The Gelly 3530, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA ween continental and maritime. The average Day of Statehood) TEL (54) 11 48016007, FAX (54) 11 4805 8238 annual temperature is +6.1 degrees Celsius, June 23-24 – Joninės (Rasos) – the Feast of [email protected] in January being -4.9 and +17 degrees Cel- St John (Midsummer) sius in July. The average precipitation is about August 15 – Žolinė (the Feast of the As- AUSTRIA, SLOVENIA, SLOVAKIA, 661 mm per year. sumption) CROATIA, LIECHTENSTEIN November 1 – Vėlinės (All Saints’ Day) Löwengasse 47/4, 1030 Vienna, AUSTRIA TEL (4 31) 7185467, FAX (4 31) 7185469, Consular Division: Money and costs December 25-26 – Kalėdos (Christmas) The national currency of Lithuania is Litas (43 1) 710 97 58 [email protected] (LTL, Lt), which exist in notes of 10, 20, Voltage 50, 100, 200 and 500 Lt. The smaller unit The electricity system is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG is called centas (cent, ct), 1 Lt = 100 ct. The European-style 2-pin plugs are in use. Rue Maurice Lietart 48, 1150 Brussels, BELGIUM coins are of 1, 2, 5 Lt and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 TEL (32 2) 772 27 50; (35 2) 262 702 28, FAX (32 2) 772 17 cent. Litas is pegged to the European Union Emergency 01; (35 2) 262 702 28 currency Euro. 1 € = 3,4528 Lt. Foreign cur- In case of emergency dial 112. No code [email protected], http://amb.urm.lt/belgija rencies can be easily exchanged in banks and required. BYELORUSSIA exchange offices. Use of credit cards is com- Crime ul. Zacharova 68, 220088 Minsk, BELARUS mon and wide-spread. ATMs can be found in TEL (375 17) 2852 448, (375 17) 2852 449, FAX (375 17) banks, post offices, shops and on the streets. According to the annual report of Mercer 2853 337 Most establishments (hotels, restaurants and Human Resource Consulting LLC (www. [email protected], http://by.urm.lt stores) accept credit cards. imercer.com), Vilnius is the third safest city CANADA Traveller’s cheques can be redeemed for in Eastern and Central Europe. Normal 130 Albert Str., Suite 204, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4, cash in hotels and banks, but cannot be vigilance is necessary, especially at night, CANADA used as currency in other establishments. around bus and train stations and in crowded TEL (1 613) 567 5458, FAX (1 613) 567 5315 For those planning trips outside of major 8 locations. [email protected], www.lithuanianembassy.ca urban areas it is best to take cash as ATMs are less plentiful.

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CHINA, KOREA, MONGOLIA, VIETNAM ISRAEL, SOUTH AFRICA, CYPRUS, VATICAN, MALTESE ORDER #B-30 King’s Garden Villa, 18 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang ETHIOPIA, NIGERIA Via G.G.Porro, 4, 00197 Roma, ITALY District, 100016 Beijing, CHINA 8 Shaul Hameleh Blvd., Amot Mishpat Bldg., Tel Aviv 64733, TEL (39) 06 807 8259, FAX (39) 06 807 8291 TEL (86 10) 845 18520, FAX (86 10) 845 14442 ISRAEL [email protected], http://va.urm.lt [email protected] TEL (972 3) 6958 685, FAX (972 3) 6958 691 [email protected] TURKEY, AZERBAIJAN, UZBEKISTAN CZECH REPUBLIC Mahatma Gandi Cad. No. 17/8-9, 06700 G.O.P., Ankara, Pod Klikovkou 1916/2, 15000 Praha 5, Smichov, CZECH ITALIA, MALTA, SWITZERLAND, SERBIA TURKEY REPUBLIC AND MONTENEGRO TEL (90 312) 447 07 66, FAX (90 312) 447 06 63 TEL (42 02) 572 10122, (42 02) 572 10123, Viale di Villa Grazioli 9, 00198 Rome, ITALY [email protected] FAX (42 02) 572 101 24 TEL (39 06) 855 90 52, (39 06) 854 04 82, UKRAINE, MOLDOVA [email protected] FAX (39 06) 855 90 53 21 Buslivska str., 010901 Kyiv, UKRAINE [email protected] DENMARK, ICELAND TEL (380 44) 254 09 20, FAX (380 44) 254 09 28 Bernstorffsvej 214, DK-2920 Charlottelund, Copenhagen, JAPAN, PHILIPPINES [email protected] DENMARK 2-11-25 Oyamadai; Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0086, JAPAN THE UNITED KINGDOM TEL (45 39) 636 207, FAX (45 39) 636 532 TEL (81 3) 3703-6000, FAX (81 3) 5758-8281 84 Gloucester Place, London W1U 6AU, UNITED KINGDOM [email protected], http://dk.urm.lt [email protected], www2.gol.com/users/lithemb TEL (44 20) 7486 64 01, FAX (44 20) 7486 64 03 EGYPT, JORDANIA, SYRIA, LEBANON KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, [email protected], http://amb.urm.lt/jk 47 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo, EGYPT TAJIKISTAN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEL (20) 2 736 4329, FAX (20) 2 736 4326 Gornij Gigant, Iskenderovo 15, 480099 Almaty, KAZA- MEXICO [email protected] KHSTAN 2622 16th Str., N.W., Washington, D.C., 20009, USA TEL (7 3272) 934 606, Consular Division: (7 3272) 532 505, ESTONIA TEL (1 202) 234 5860, FAX (1 202) 328 0466 FAX (7 3272) 935 153 Uus tn. 15, Tallinn EE 0100, ESTONIA [email protected], www.ltembassyus.org [email protected] TEL (372) 631 40 30, (372) 631 40 53, FAX (372) 641 20 13 [email protected] LATVIA 8.2.3 Consulates Generales Rupniecibas iela 24, LV-1010 Riga, LATVIA FINLAND TEL (371 7) 321 519, (371 7) 320 948, (371 7) 320 919, IN CHICAGO (USA) Rauhankatu 13 A, 00170 Helsinki, FINLAND FAX (371 7) 321 589 211 E. Ontario, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60611, USA TEL (358 9) 608 210, (358 9) 278 10 05, FAX (358 9) 608 220 [email protected], http://lv.urm.lt TEL (1 312) 397 0382, FAX (1 312) 397 0385 amb.fi@urm.lt, http://fi.urm.lt [email protected] POLAND FRANCE, TUNISIA, ANDORRA, Al. Jana Chrystiana Szucha 5, 00-580 Warszawa, POLAND IN NEW YORK (USA) MOROCCO TEL (48 22) 625 33 68, FAX (48 22) 625 34 40 420 Fifth Avenue, 3 Floor, New York, N.Y., 10018, USA 22, bd de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, FRANCE [email protected] TEL (1 212) 354 78 40, (1 212) 354 78 49, TEL (33) 1 4054 5050, FAX (33) 1 4054 5075 FAX (1 212) 354 79 11 [email protected], www.amb-lituanie-paris.fr NORWAY [email protected] Drammensveien 40, 0244 Oslo, NORWAY GEORGIA TEL (47) 221 292 00, FAX (47) 221 292 01 IN GENEVA (SWITZERLAND) Tengiz Abuladze str. 27, Tbilisi 0162, GEORGIA [email protected], http://no.urm.lt Ch. Louis-Dunant 15, 1202 Geneva, SWITZERLAND TEL (995) 32912933, FAX (995) 32221793 TEL (41 22) 7482471, FAX (41 22) 7482481 [email protected] NETHERLANDS [email protected] Koninginnegracht 78, 2514 AH The Hague, THE NETHER- GERMANY LANDS IN ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA) Botschaft der Republik Litauen, Charitestr. 9, 10117 Berlin, TEL (31 70) 385 5418, FAX (31 70) 385 3940 ul. Ryleyeva 37, 191123 St Petersburg, RUSSIA GERMANY [email protected], http://nl.urm.lt TEL (7 812) 327 02 30; 327 31 67, FAX (7 812) 327 26 15 TEL 4930-890 6810, FAX 4930-890 68115 [email protected] [email protected], http://de.urm.lt PORTUGAL Bonn Office Av. 5 de Outubro, 81-1, Esq., Apartado 14160, 1064-002 IN GRODNO (BYELORUSSIA) Konstantinstrasse 25 A, 53179 Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Lisboa Codex, PORTUGAL ul. Gorkogo 104, Grozno, BELARUS GERMANY TEL (351 21) 799 01 10, FAX (351 21) 799 63 63 TEL (375 17) 2177 090, (375 17) 2177 091, TEL (49 228) 9149112, (49 228) 9149113, FAX (49 228) [email protected] FAX (375 15) 2780 130; 9149115 [email protected] [email protected] RUSSIA, ARMENIA Borisoglebskij per. 10, 121069 Moscow, RUSSIA IN WARSAW (POLAND) GREECE, BULGARIA, ROMANIA, TEL ( 7 095) 785 86 05, Consular Division: (7 095) 785 86 25, ul. Zakroczymska 13, 00-225 Warszawa, POLAND ALBANIA FAX (7 095) 785 86 00, Consular Division: (7 095) 785 86 49 TEL (48 22) 635 97 94, FAX (48 22) 635 60 54, 49, Vasilissis Sofias Ave., GR - 106 76 Athens, GREECE [email protected], http://ru.urm.lt Consular Division: 815007 LITEM PL TEL (30) 210 7294356, (30) 210 7294357, FAX (30) 210 72 [email protected] 94 347 SPAIN IN KALININGRAD (RUSSIA) [email protected] Pisuerga 5, 28002 Madrid, SPAIN TEL (34 91) 702 21 16, Consular Division: (34 91) 70 221 18, Proletarskaja 133, Kaliningrad, RUSSIA HUNGARY (34 91) 31 020 75, FAX (34 91) 31 040 18, (34 91) 56 479 92 TEL (7 0112) 95 76 88, Consular Division: (7 0112) 95 94 86, Dobsinai utca 4/A, 1124 Budapest, HUNGARY [email protected], www.emblituania.es FAX (7 0112) 95 68 38 TEL (36 1) 224 7910, FAX (36 1) 202 3995 [email protected] [email protected] SWEDEN Grevgatan 5, BV, 114 53 Stockholm, SWEDEN IN SEJNY (POLAND) IRELAND TEL (46 8) 667 54 55; (46 8) 103 018, FAX (46 8) 667 54 56, ul. 22 LIPCA 9, 16-500 Sejny, POLAND 90 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, IRELAND Consular Division: (46 8) 103 565 TEL +4887-5173790, FAX +4887-5162214 TEL (353 1) 6688292, FAX (353 1) 6680004 [email protected], http://se.urm.lt [email protected] 8

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IN SOVETSK (RUSSIA, KALININGRAD IN FRANCE 8.3 DSTR.) Mrs Mėta Mikelaitienė Ul. Iskry 22, Sovetsk 238750, RUSSIA 22, bd de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, FRANCE Official and public TEL (7 011 61) 38 165, FAX (7 011 61) 39 159 TEL +33 1 40 545057, FAX +33 1 40 545075 [email protected] tourism institutions 8.2.4 Commercial Attachés IN RUSSIA LITHUANIAN STATE DEPARTMENT OF IN NETHERLANDS Mr Juozas Budraitis TOURISM Borisoglebskij per. 10, 121069 Moscow, RUSSIA Mr Andrius Bielinis A. Juozapavičiaus g. 13, LT-09311 Vilnius 785 86 24 / 291 22 23 Koningskade 30, 2502 LS The Hague, The Netherlands TEL 210 8796, FAX 210 8753 [email protected] TEL (31 70) 324 48 15, FAX (31 70) 328 74 11, www.tourism.lt, [email protected] MOB (31 62) 806 70 75 IN THE EUROPEAN UNION TOURISM DIVISION OF VILNIUS CITY [email protected] Mrs Daiva Dapšienė MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC 41-43 Rue Belliard, 1040 Brussels, Belgium IN UNITED KINGDOM DEPARTMENT TEL 322 513 2096, FAX 322 503 4061 Mrs Olga Stravinskienė Konstitucijos pr. 3, LT-09601 Vilnius [email protected] 84 Gloucester Place, W1U 6AU London, England TEL 211 2313, FAX 211 2315 TEL (44) 207 486 8912, FAX (44) 207 486 9368, IN GERMANY www.tourism.vilnius.lt, [email protected] MOB (44) 777 930 5367 Mrs Rasa Balčikonytė LITHUANIAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION [email protected] TEL +493089068128 A. Juozapavičiaus g. 13-501, LT-09311 Vilnius [email protected] IN POLAND TEL/FAX 272 6191 Mrs Vyta Vinčienė IN KALININGRAD [email protected], www.ltas.lt Al Ujazdowskie 51 – 101, 00-536 Warszawa, Polska Mr Arvydas Juozaitis LITHUANIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOTELS TEL (48 22) 584 70 50; (48 22) 584 70 51, TEL +23628503301 FAX (48 22) 584 70 53, MOB (48 60) 411 20 06 [email protected] AND RESTAURANTS [email protected] J. Jasinskio g. 16, LT-01112 Vilnius IN UNITED KINGDOM TEL/FAX 249 7478, MOB (686) 511 48 IN FRANCE Mrs Indrė Daunytė [email protected], www.lvra.lt Mrs Živilė Kriščiūnienė 84 Gloucester Place, London W1U 6AU, United Kingdom 22, bd. de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, France TEL +442079359872 LITHUANIAN UNION OF TRAVELLERS TEL (33) 140 545 056, FAX (33) 140 545 075, [email protected] Žemaitės g. 6, Vilnius MOB (33) 681 887 152 TEL 233 5930, FAX 213 5255 [email protected] IN POLAND [email protected] Mr Evaldas Stankevičius IN SWEDEN Ul. Jasna 12-505, 00-013 Warszawa, Poland LITHUANIAN TOURISM FUND Mr Adas Liachovičius TEL 48 226254962 A. Juozapavičiaus g. 13, LT-09311 Vilnius Grevgatan 5, 114 53 Stockholm, SWEDEN [email protected] TEL 263 7311, FAX 272 6554 TEL (46 8) 660 19 30; (46 8) 667 54 55, [email protected], www.travel.lt FAX (46 8) 660 19 30, MOB 46 70 392 6600 8.2.6 Representative Offices ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN [email protected] of Lithuanian Development TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES IN RUSSIA, MOSCOW Laisvės al. 36, LT-44240 Kaunas Mr Vitalijus Baranauskas Agency TEL (8 37) 323436, FAX (8 37) 423678 [email protected] Borisoglebskij per. 10, 121069 Moscow, RUSSIA IN GERMANY, OFFENBACH AM MEIN TEL (7 095) 203 68 86, (7 095) 785 42 93, Mr Liutauras Labanauskas ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN FAX (7 095) 785 86 00, MOB Frankfurter Str. 90, 63067 Offenbach am Mein, Germany EDUCOLOGISTS OF TOURISM AND [email protected] TEL (49 69) 800 52 530, FAX (49 69) 800 52 532 RECREATION IN RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG [email protected] H. Manto g. 84, LT-92294 Klaipėda Mr Rimantas Šegžda IN GERMANY, HAMBURG TEL (8 46) 398 567, MOB (687) 35023 [email protected] ul. Rylejeva 37, 191123 Sankt-Peterburgas, RUSSIA Mr Valerijus Jasiulevičius TEL (7 812) 327 02 59, FAX (7 812) 327 30 77, Brodschrangen 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN HOSTELS MOB (7 921) 311 76 67 TEL (49 40) 368 01 805, FAX (49 40) 368 01 806 [email protected] Filaretų g. 17, LT-01207 Vilnius [email protected] TEL/FAX 216 2660 IN UKRAINE IN ITALY, MILAN [email protected] Mr Kęstutis Masalskis Mr Dangis Šilalnikas ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN 21 Buslivska str. 01901 Kyiv, UKRAINE Foro Buonaparte 76, 20121 Milan, Italy TEL (380 44) 254 09 31, FAX (380 44) 254 09 28, COUNTRYSIDE TOURISM TEL (39 02) 365 35 319, FAX (39 02) 365 35 021 Donelaičio g. 2, LT-44213 Kaunas MOB (380 50) 330 49 73 [email protected] [email protected] TEL (8 37) 400 354, FAX (8 37) 400 350 IN ISRAEL, TEL AVIV [email protected], www.atostogoskaime.lt, www.countryside.lt 8.2.5 Cultural Attachés Mr Haim Ariel, Honorary Consul of Lithuania in Israel ASSOCIATION OF VILNIUS REGION 8 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel-Aviv 64733, Israel COUNTRYSIDE TOURISM IN SWEDEN TEL +972 3 6078310; FAX +972 3 6078301 Ličiūnų km., Paberžės sen., LT-15100, Vilniaus raj. Mrs Liana Ruokytė [email protected] TEL 246 9463, MOB (698) 20271 Grevgatan 5, BV, 114 53 Stockholm [email protected] TEL +46 8 201 566, +46 8 667 5456 [email protected] ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN 8 CAMPINGS Slėnio g. 1, LT- Trakai MOB (698) 75503, (686) 90022 [email protected], onajolanta@delfi.lt

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ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN 8.6 MUSEUMS Saltoniškių g. 58, LT-08105 Vilnius Tourist information TEL/FAX 279 0918 [email protected], www.muziejai.lt/informacijam.htm centres (TICs) ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIAN ALPINISM 8.6.1 Tourist information [email protected] centres in Vilnius

UNION OF LITHUANIAN BICYCLISTS VILNIUS CITY TOURIST OFFICE AND Post box 190, LT-91004 Klaipėda CONVENTION BUREAU MOB (615) 91773, FAX (46) 380650 Central Office [email protected], www.dviratis.lt Vilniaus g. 22, LT-01119 Vilnius LITHUANIAN AUTOMOBILE UNION TEL 262 9660, FAX 262 8169 Mototuras [email protected], www.vilnius-tourism.lt Antakalnio g. 28, LT-10305 Vilnius Town Hall Office TEL 210 4421, 270 9404, MOB (800) 00000 Didžioji g. 31, LT-01128 Vilnius [email protected], www.las.lt TEL 262 6470, FAX 262 0762 [email protected] Railway Station Office Geležinkelio g. 16, LT-02100 Vilnius 8.4 TEL/FAX 269 2091 [email protected], www.egc.lt Official culture VISIT LITHUANIA TIC Odminių g. 5, LT-01122 Vilnius GARGŽDAI institutions TEL 262 5241, FAX 262 5242 Klaipėdos g. 15, LT-96135 Gargždai [email protected], www.visitlithuania.net TEL (46) 473416, FAX (46) 473416 MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF THE tourgargzdai@delfi.lt, www.klaipedos-r.lt REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA BALTAISTA TIC J. Basanavičiaus g. 5, LT-01118, Vilnius Daukanto a. 2/10, LT-01101 Vilnius IGNALINA TEL 261 94 86 TEL/FAX 260 8410 Taikos g. 11, LT-30125 Ignalina [email protected], www.muza.lt [email protected] TEL (386) 52597, FAX (386) 53148 [email protected], www.ignalina.lt/tic.html CULTURE AND ART DIVISION 8.6.2 Tourist information OF VILNIUS CITY MUNICIPAL JONAVA J. Basanavičiaus g. 3, LT-55171 Jonava GOVERNMENT centres in Lithuania TEL (349) 52335, FAX (349) 50030 Konstitucijos pr. 3, LT-09601, Vilnius [email protected] TEL/FAX 211 2396 AKMENĖ V. Kudirkos g. 27, LT-85145 Naujoji Akmenė [email protected], www.vilnius.lt JURBARKAS TEL (425) 57020, FAX (425) 56642 Dariaus ir Girėno g. 94, LT-74187 Jurbarkas LITHUANIAN INSTITUTE [email protected], www.vic.akmene.lt TEL/FAX (447) 70201 Šv. Jono g. 5, LT-01123, Vilnius [email protected], www.jurbarkas.lt TEL 269 1037, FAX 262 9115 ALYTUS Rotušės a. 14A, LT-62141 Alytus [email protected], www.lithuanianinstitute.lt KAUNAS TEL (315) 52010, FAX (315) 51982 Kaunas Region Tourist Information Centre EUROPEAN CULTURE PROGRAMME [email protected], www.alytus.lt Laisvės al. 36, LT-44240 Kaunas CENTRE TEL (37) 323436, FAX (37) 423678 J. Basanavičiaus g. 5, LT-01118, Vilnius ANYKŠČIAI [email protected], http://visit.kaunas.lt TEL/FAX 261 2921 Gegužės g. 1, LT-29106 Anykščiai www.durys.org, [email protected] TEL/FAX (381) 59177 Mūsų odisėja TIC [email protected], www.antour.lt M.K. Čiurlionio g. 15, LT-44354 Kaunas TEL (37) 408 410, FAX (37) 408 411 BIRŠTONAS [email protected], www.turinfo.lt 8.5 Jaunimo g. 3, LT-59219 Birštonas TEL (319) 65740, FAX (319) 65640 Kauno vartai TIC Conventions and [email protected], www.birstonas.lt Rotušės a. 29, LT-44279 Kaunas TEL/FAX (37) 321 112 congresses BIRŽAI [email protected], www.kaunovartai.lt J.Janonio g. 2, LT-41148 Biržai If you are organising conference or congress, TEL/FAX (450) 33496 KELMĖ any of company listed on page 26 (3.1) will [email protected], www.birzai.lt/tic.htm Birutės g. 4, LT-86163, Kelmė help you. For more information you should TEL (427) 61430, FAX (427) 61417 apply to: DRUSKININKAI [email protected], www.kelmevic.lt Gardino g. 3, LT-66204 Druskininkai VILNIUS CITY TOURIST OFFICE AND TEL (313) 60800, (313) 51777, FAX (313) 52984 KERNAVĖ CONVENTION BUREAU [email protected], www.druskininkai.lt Kerniaus g. 4, LT-19014 Kernavė, Širvintų raj. (see 9.6.1) TEL (382) 47315, FAX (382) 47311 ELEKTRĖNAI [email protected] CONFERENCE.LT Rungos g. 12, LT-26108, Elektrėnai TEL 210 4330, FAX 210 4329 TEL (528 54325, FAX (528 54326, [email protected] KĖDAINIAI [email protected], www.conference.lt Didžioji g. 1, LT-57248 Kėdainiai 8 EUROPOS GEOGRAFINIS CENTRAS TEL (347) 60363, FAX (347) 60363 Girijos km., Nemenčinės sen., Vilniaus r. [email protected], www.kedainiai.lt MOB (601) 97198

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KLAIPĖDA ŠILUTĖ KURŠIŲ NERIJOS NATIONAL PARK Turgaus g. 7, LT-91247 Klaipėda Lietuvininkų g. 10/2, LT-99185 Šilutė Smiltynės g. 11, Klaipėda TEL (46) 412 186, FAX (46) 412 185 TEL (441) 77795, FAX (441) 77785 TEL (46) 402 256, FAX (46) 402 257 [email protected], www.klaipeda.lt [email protected], www.siluteinfo.lt [email protected], www.nerija.lt KRETINGA ŠIRVINTOS TRAKŲ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Vilniaus g. 20, LT-5700 Kretinga Vilniaus g. 81, LT-08216 Širvintos Karaimų g. 5, Trakai TEL (445) 77612, FAX (445) 53505 TEL (382) 31074, FAX (382) 31073 TEL/FAX (528) 55776, TEL (528) 55756 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected], www.is.lt/area.patria/index.htm LAZDIJAI ŠVENČIONYS Vilniaus g. 1, LT-67106 Lazdijai Laisvės a. 1, LT-18111 Švenčionys ŽEMAITIJOS NATIONAL PARK TEL/FAX (318) 51160 TEL/FAX (387) 51047 Plateliai TIC [email protected], www.lazdijai.lt [email protected], www.svencionys.lt Didžioji g. 8, Plateliai TEL (448) 49231, FAX (448) 49337 MARIJAMPOLĖ TAURAGĖ [email protected], www.zemaitijosnp.lt Jotva TIC Vytauto g. 60, LT-72253 Tauragė V. Kudirkos g. 41, Marijampolė TEL (446) 61404, FAX (446) 62034 8.6.4 Lithuanian tourist TEL (343) 51109, FAX (343) 56825 [email protected], www.taurage.lt [email protected], www.jotva.lt information centres abroad TELŠIAI MAŽEIKIAI Turgaus a. 21, LT-87122 Telšiai FINLAND Ventos 8A, LT-89102 Mažeikiai TEL/FAX (444) 53010 Kapteeninkatu 7, 00140 Helsinki TEL/FAX (443) 95351 [email protected], www.telsiai.lt TEL (358 9) 622 77717, FAX (358 9) 622 77718 [email protected] info@liettua.fi, www.liettua.fi TRAKAI MOLĖTAI Vytauto g. 69, LT-21001 Trakai GERMANY Inturkės g. 4, LT-33141 Molėtai TEL/FAX (528) 51934 Baltikum Tourizmus Zentrale (BTZ) TEL/FAX (383) 51187 [email protected], www.trakai.lt Fremdenverkehrszentrale [email protected], www.infomoletai.lt Estland-Lettland-Litauen UTENA Katharinenstr. 19, 10711 Berlin NERINGA Utenio a. 5, LT-28248 Utena TEL (030) 890 09091, FAX (030) 890 09092 Taikos g. 4, LT-93121 Nida TEL/FAX (389) 54346 [email protected], www.gobaltic.de TEL (469) 52345, FAX (469) 52538 [email protected], www.utenainfo.lt [email protected], www.neringainfo.lt POLAND VARĖNA 00-536 Warszawa, al. Ujazdowskie 51 PALANGA J. Basanavičiaus g. 9, LT-65183 Varėna TEL (48 22) 584 70 52, FAX (48 22) 584 70 53, Kretingos g.1, LT-00132 Palanga TEL/FAX (310) 31330 [email protected], www.litwatravel.com TEL (460) 48811, FAX (460) 48822 [email protected], www.varena.lt/turizmas [email protected], www.palangatic.lt RUSSIA VARNIAI Borisoglebskij per. 13 korpus 2, 161069 Moskva PANEVĖŽYS S. Daukanto g. 6, LT-88318 Varniai, Telšių raj. TEL/FAX (7 095) 203 6790 Laisvės a. 11, LT-35200 Panevėžys TEL/FAX (444) 47455 [email protected] TEL (45) 508081, FAX (45) 508080 [email protected], www.varniai-museum.lt [email protected], www.panevezystic.lt SPAIN VILKAVIŠKIS El centro de la información turística de Lituania PASVALYS J. Basanavičiaus a. 7, LT-70147 Vilkaviškis L`Encarnacio, 70, bajos, 08024 Barcelona P. Avižonio g. 6, LT-39149 Pasvalys TEL/FAX (342) 20525 TEL +34 932 853 285, MOB +34 667 693 931, TEL/FAX (451) 34096 [email protected], www.vilkaviskisinfo.lt FAX +34 933 343 469 [email protected] ZARASAI [email protected], www.lituaniatur.com PLUNGĖ Sėlių a. 22, LT-32110 Zarasai UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Parko g. 1, LT-90117 Plungė TEL/FAX (385) 51230 Vytis Tours TEL/FAX (448) 52492 [email protected], www.zarasai.lt 40-24 235th street, Douglaston, NY 11363 [email protected] 8.6.3 Tourist information TEL (718) 423 6161, FAX (718) 423 3979 ROKIŠKIS [email protected] Tyzenhauzų al. 5, LT-42115 Rokiškis centres of Lithuania’s TEL (458) 31512, FAX (458) 52835 national parks In 2006 Lithuanian Tourist Information [email protected], www.tic.rokiskyje.lt Centre in London will be opened. More information at www.tourism.lt. SKUODAS AUKŠTAITIJOS NATIONAL PARK Gedimino g. 1, LT-98124 Skuodas Palūšė, Ignalinos raj. TEL/FAX (440) 73935 TEL (386) 52891, FAX (386) 53135 [email protected], www.skuodas.lt [email protected] ŠIAULIAI DZŪKIJOS NATIONAL PARK Vilniaus g. 213, LT-76348 Šiauliai Marcinkonių TIC TEL (41) 523 110, FAX (41) 523 111 Miškininkų g. 61, Marcinkonys, Varėnos raj. [email protected], www.siauliai.lt/tic TEL (310) 44466, FAX (310) 44471 Merkinės TIC ŠILALĖ Vilniaus g. 2, Merkinė, Varėnos raj. 8 S. Gaudėšiaus g. 4, LT-75136 Šilalė TEL (310) 57245 TEL (449) 51211, FAX (449) 51214 [email protected] [email protected], www.silale.info

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8.7 www.balticsea.com Your notes The official site of Baltic Sea Tourism Com- Vilnius and Lithuania mission. on the web Language: English www.inyourpocket.com/ 8.7.1 Official sites lithuania/en Lithuania and its cities from Essential City www.vilnius.lt Guides series. The official site of Vilnius City Municipal Language: English Government. Languages: Lithuanian, English www.tours.lt Lithuanian tourism directory. www.tourism.vilnius.lt Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian The official site of Tourism Division of Vil- nius City Municipal Government. www.lonelyplanet.com/ Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian destinations/europe/lithuania Guide to Lithuania from the famous Lonely www.tourism.lt Planet series. The official site of the State Tourism Depart- Language: English ment of the Republic of Lithuania. Languages: Lithuanian, English www.litauen-info.de The most complete Lithuanian infobasis in www.travel.lt German. Another site of the State Tourism Depart- Language: German ment representing tourism resources. Language: Lithuanian, English www.vilna.info Comprehensive tourism guide to Vilnius www.president.lt and Lithuania. The official site of the President of the Re- Language: Finnish public of Lithuania. Languages: Lithuanian, English www.litva.ru The Club of Friends of Lithuania. Complete www.lrs.lt informational site. The official site of the Parliament of the Language: Russian Republic of Lithuania. Languages: Lithuanian, English http://litva.host.sk Informational portal about Lithuania. www.lrv.lt Language: Slovak The official site of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. www.lituania.com.ar Languages: Lithuanian, English The community of friends of Lithuania in Argentina, Brazil and Spain. www.urm.lt Languages: Spanish, Portuguese The official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. 8.7.3 Business Languages: Lithuanian, English www.ml.lt 8.7.2 Travel and tourism Lithuanian business directory. Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian www.vilnius-tourism.lt The site of Vilnius Tourist Information http://lbr.neolitas.lt Centre. Lithuanian Business Review magazine. Languages: Lithuanian, English Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian www.muziejai.lt www.lda.lt The complete portal of all Lithuanian mu- Lithuanian Development Agency. seums. Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, French www.thebaltictimes.com www.visiteurope.com/lithuania The Baltic Times newspaper. The official site of European Travel Com- Language: English mission. Language: English www.conference.lt Complete resources for conferencing in Lithuania. 8 Languages: Lithuanian, English

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