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Why visit Vilnius

There is a dreamy quality to Vilnius (vil-nyus), especially in the golden glow of a midsummer evening. Lithuania's capital has an Old Town of rare authenticity: marvellously intact, its pebbly streets are lined with weather-worn period buildings that hide cafes, boutiques and dainty guesthouses.

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From historic landmarks to cafes along cobblestone streets, via countercultural Užupis, this is all you need to know for a trip to the Lithuania's capital.

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Money and Costs

Lithuania’s capital city has been quietly charming tourists for years, drawing in visitors with the largest baroque Old Town in eastern Europe, then…

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