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1. Walk around the UNESCO-inscribed Old Town
Vilnius Old Town is a must-see. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, it is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Europe, characterized by charming narrow streets, old historic buildings, and beautiful architecture.
Wolf from Vilnius
2. Discover the Legend of the Iron Wolf
Legend has it that the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas (founder of Vilnius), fell asleep after a hunt and dreamed of a huge iron wolf standing on a hill. He interpreted it as a sign that he should build a great capital city on the site. Click to read more about Gediminas.
Vilnius - the greenest city by Monika KrilavicieneVilnius, Unexpectedly Amazing
3. Explore one of the city's 40 parks
Even in this bustling capital, fresh air, breathtaking panoramas, and a relaxing atmosphere are always close at hand.
Vilnius offers a charming blend of urban life and natural surroundings. Enjoy the green side of Vilnius!
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4. Visit Užupis, an independent "country" inside Vilnius
Did you know you can visit another country while you’re in Vilnius? In 1997, after a few beers in one of Vilnius' many bars, a group of artists decided to declare this area the Independent Republic of Užupis. They even have their own constitution! Find out more about Užupis.
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5. Hop aboard for a hot air balloon ride
Vilnius is known as one of the hot air ballooning capitals of Europe.
The iconic red roofs of the cityscape, the green parks, and the snaking rivers provide a magnificent view from above...
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...and the city's often-peaceful weather and calm winds make ballooning (almost) a year-round activity! Hot air balloon rides usually include a champagne toast after landing 🍾
Interested? 🍾 Read on about hot air ballooning.
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6. Christmas Trees, Vilnius-style
Lithuanians are very competitive when it comes to Christmas trees. For many years, the Vilnius Christmas tree has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world.
It even dictates fashion trends globally. See more magnificent evergreens from Vilnius.
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7. Celebrate at some of the city's vibrant festivals
In Vilnius, the calendar is teeming with festivals and celebrations. From the mesmerising Light Festival, Tribute to the Pink Soup, Culture Night to Street Music Days.
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