Contact Incoming services to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine Tel: +372 6 108 616 Fax: +372 6 108 620 Send us an E-mail More ... Descriptions of countries and destinations   Name Vilnius Country Lithuania Geography Old Town Hall and area for monuments, that represents the classical style in Lithuania. Description Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the country's oldest cities. It stretches along both banks of the fast flowing Neris River, and is set among hills pine forests. Vilnius is very old city indeed. The Old Town, historical centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha). The most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated here. The buildings in the old town - there are about 1.5 thousand of them - were built in a number of different centuries, therefore, it is a mixture of all European architectural styles. Although Vilnius is often called a baroque city, here you will find some buildings of gothic, renaissance and other styles. The main sights of the city are the Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral Square, symbols of the capital. Their combination is also a gateway to the historic centre of the capital. The most notable sights of Vilnius are: the oldest University in East Europe, built in the year 1579, St. Ann’s Church built at the beginning of the 16th century. Old Town Hall and area for monuments, that represents the classical style in Lithuania. The Old Town is the most popular place for tourists, because there are a lot of museums, cafes, restaurants and exhibition houses. So in one word the Old Town is the place for holidays. Trakai castle From an aeroplane Trakai looks like a fairy tale - the Residence city of Lithuania is located next to the lake Galve. In the centre of the lake there are three little islands, and on one of them is the majestic castle, built in 14.-15.th century. Today it is a history museum. Information in the web Photos of the destination Lithuania, Vilnius, Cathedral tower Selected hotels in this destination Acappella Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Ad Astrum Hotel, Vilnius, -star hotel Ambassador Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Artis Centrum Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Atrium Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Baltpark Hotel Vilnius, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Barbacan Palace Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Centro Kubas Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Centrum Uniquestay Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel City Gate, Vilnius, 3-star hotel City Gate Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel City Park Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Congress Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Conti Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Crowne Plaza Vilnius, Vilnius, -star hotel Crowne Plaza Vilnius Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Domina Plaza hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Domus Maria Guesthouse, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Ecotel Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Europa City Vilnius, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Europa City Vilnius, Vilnius, -star hotel Europa Plaza Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Europa Royale Vilnius, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Grotthuss Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Holiday Inn Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Karolina Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Le Meridien Villon-Vilnius, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Mabre Residence Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Mikotel Comfort Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Mikotel Hotel, Vilnius, 2-star hotel Narutis Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Naujasis Vilnius Best Western Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Nemunas Park Residence Hotel, Vilnius, -star hotel New Vilnius Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Novotel Vilnius Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Panorama Hotel, Vilnius, -star hotel Quality Hotel Barbacan Palace, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Radisson SAS Astorija, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Ratonda Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Relais & Chateux Stikliai Hotel, Vilnius, 5-star hotel Reval Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Rinno Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Sarunas Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Scandic Hotel Neringa, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Shakespeare Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Shakespeare Too Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Stikliai Hotel, Vilnius, 4-star hotel Victoria Hotel, Vilnius, 2-star hotel Zemaites Hotel, Vilnius, 3-star hotel Climate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 -4 -2 3 11 18 21 22 22 16 10 4 -1 -9 -8 -4 2 8 11 12 12 8 3 -1 -5 Mean total rainfall (mm/month) 41 38 39 46 62 77 78 72 65 53 57 55 I would like to order travel services to Vilnius  Join Mailinglist:  e-mail:  Search      © Copyright 2001-2009 Reisiekspert / Travel Expert Ltd.   Travel Conditions  List of all tours and excursions  List of hotels and restaurants  Your Privacy  Disclaimer  Feedback  Sitemap www.reisiekspert.ee - travel services in Estonian market  www.conference-expert.com - conference and convention services