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You'll find the university bookshop, which sells souvenirs too, in MK Sarbievijus courtyard.


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1. Vilnius University

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Founded in 1579 during the Catholic Counter Reformation, Vilnius University was run by Jesuits for two centuries. During the 19th century it became one of…

2. Sarbievijus Courtyard

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This smaller courtyard of Vilnius University is named for a 17th-century Professor of Rhetoric.

3. Sts Johns' Church

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The full name is 'Church of St Johns, St John the Baptist and St John the Apostle and Evangelist', but 'Sts Johns' (plural) will do nicely. Founded in…

4. Grand Courtyard

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The gallery of the courtyard – the largest of the 13 that comprise Vilnius University's 'architectural ensemble' – features plaques commemorating the…

6. Presidential Palace

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The Bishops of Vilnius’ Palace in the 16th century, this classical edifice now houses the president and chancellery. It gained its current Russian empire…

7. House of Signatories

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Lithuania's Declaration of Independence was signed here on 16 February 1918. Today, across 14 rooms of this 18th-century house, you'll find a reverent…

8. Amber Museum-Gallery

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Dedicated to Baltic gold and the beautiful things it can be crafted into, this enthusiastic little museum occupies a 17th-century baroque house. Upstairs…