Objects

PRESS PALACE 1985

Once the national newspaper and magazine
editorial headquarters, this is now an oce
building.

A universal sports arena which is usually
used for football games.

The Vilnius University and Vilnius Gediminas
Technical University campus that includes
educational buildings, residence halls, and
the most modern library in the country.

The headquarters of the State
Social Insurance Fund (SODRA).

A shopping centre.

A unique building that stands out for its
12.5-metre diameter Star Dome.

The country's parliament building complex. It was
here that the Seimas declared the restoration of
Lithuanian independence on 11 March 1990.

This late-Classical building is the ocial oce
of the President of Lithuania and one of the
epicentres of the country’s political life and
well as a place for state celebrations.

Founded by the Jesuits, this is one of the oldest
and best known universities in Central and Eastern
Europe. The central campus, which is located in the
Old Town, is renowned for its library (1570),
astronomical observatory (1753), the Church of
St Johns (1426), and its beautiful courtyards.

One of Vilnius’ oldest districts, Užupis was once a
poor suburb which is now a bohemian neighbourhood
popular among artists. Its central square
features the Angel of Užupis – a brass and bronze
sculpture perched on an 8.5-metre column.

One of the three surviving historic city halls in
Lithuania, the building is now used for formal
events in Vilnius.

Part of the old defensive wall of Vilnius, this is one
of the capital’s top visitor sites due to the icon of
the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, which is
said to have miraculous powers.

An event and concert venue that can accommodate
approximately 60,000 people, this is where the
National Song Festival takes place and famous
Lithuanian and foreign musicians hold concerts.

This is the largest civilian airport in Lithuania. Built
in 1954, the airport building is still used as the
arrival terminal and is included in the Lithuanian
Register of Cultural Properties.

With a total exhibition area of 32,000 m²,
this is the largest exhibition and convention
centre in the Baltics.

With approximately 10,000 small and medium
businesses operating here, this is the country's
largest business park and market.

The most powerful in Lithuania (combined
capacity 1516 MW)

Some 30 km from Vilnius, this town is
considered the second historical capital of
Lithuania and is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in our country.

The largest shopping and
entertainment centre in the Baltics.

The ‘City of Energy’ is located next to what was
once the largest power plant in Lithuania. If you
can see its chimneys 47 km from Vilnius, it
means it's a beautiful, clear day.