Important information
Take a Look at Vilnius from the Height of 77 metres!
As from 4 December, residents of Vilnius are welcome to visit the 20th-floor balcony of the municipality of Vilnius and enjoy a special panorama of the capital city. The skyscraper, from the height of 77 metres, gives a view of the Neris River, the Old Town, Liepkalnis quarter, the Hill of Three Crosses, 4 bridges of the city, a hot-air-balloon take-off site next to the Baltasis Bridge, Gediminas Castle, towers of the churches of Vilnius and – during the Christmas season – a glittering main Christmas tree of the capital city.
Guided tours will start on 4 December. You are invited to take a look at Vilnius from the height of 77 metres on work days at 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to join a guided tour, you must register by phone 1664 or +370 5 211 2000, because small groups of 10 people each will be gathered for every scheduled time.
You are highly welcome to come and enjoy fun entertainment free-of-charge, impressive shots and a new look at your beloved city!
Also read:
A new square to appear in Pilaitė near the church and the new gymnasium
A new public space is planned in Pilaitė neighbourhood of the capital, next to the newly built St. Joseph’s Church and the Pilaitė Gymnasium opened up last year. The square will be open to everyone – parishioners and residents of Pilaitė living nearby will be welcome to come here to relax,... ❯❯❯
2023-02-14
Vilnius will organise city festivals through open calls for ideas
Vilnius will organise major city festivals and other public events of the city through open calls for ideas. The Council adopted a resolution which will open up the opportunity for attracting to the city's festivals more professionals working in the cultural area and social partners, and will... ❯❯❯
2023-02-14
Let Festivities Begin—Vilnius Celebrates 700th Anniversary and Embarks On Year-Long Cultural Program
Let Festivities Begin—Vilnius Celebrates 700th Anniversary and Embarks On Year-Long Cultural Program Vilnius 700 birthday. Photo by Go Vilnius On January 25th, the Lithuanian capital Vilnius finally started celebrating its 700th anniversary and got the jam-packed cultural program going... ❯❯❯
2023-01-25
European City Leaders Met in Vilnius to Discuss City Roles in Tackling Climate Crisis, Urbanism, Safety, and Other Challenges
European city leaders from Baltic, Northern, and other countries met in Vilnius for the international conference Champion Cities Summit 2023: Champions Think Bold to discuss how cities can handle social, climate, urban development, safety, and other challenges. The summit, organized right before... ❯❯❯
2023-01-24
President Zelensky Awarded Vilnius as “Rescuer City” Just Before Its Official 700th Birthday
President Zelensky has granted an honorary title, “Rescuer City,” to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, for its continued multidirectional support to the people and cities of Ukraine. The title was bestowed just one day before the city’s 700th anniversary at an international conference,... ❯❯❯
2023-01-24
The best artistic idea of monument to Juozas Lukša-Daumantas was selected
The monument “Miškinis” (en. Forest Man) will give a sense to the memory of Juozas Lukša-Daumantas, participant in fights for freedom, as it will be erected in the square of his name opened last year in Žirmūnai. The best artistic idea was selected from four tenders. The idea... ❯❯❯
2022-07-29
