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About Vilnius
Lithuania's capital and largest city offers a grand variety of historic landmarks, as well as a splendid array of architectural gems.
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.
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Shakespeare Boutique Hotel
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The stylish 4-star Shakespeare Boutique Hotel is housed in a renovated 17th-century palace in the heart of Vilnius, 50 metres from the Cathedral Square. It offers individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The hotel interiors are filled with antiques, art works and books. All beautifully decorated rooms at the Shakespeare are dedicated to different famous authors. Each comes with air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities and a small library.
The elegant on-site Sonnets Restaurant specialises in gourmet and Lithuanian dishes. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of wine and malt whiskey at the Globe Bar or on the terrace.
Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange dry cleaning and laundry services. Luggage storage and free on-site parking are provided. The hotel is the recipient of the 2008, 2010, 2011 Vilnius Hospitality Award.
Shakespeare Boutique Hotel is located within 300 metres of the most popular attractions, the Gediminas Tower, the Presidential Palace and Vilnius University. Read more...
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Attractions in Vilnius
- Amber Gallery-Museum, Vilnius
- Antakalnis Cemetery, Vilnius
- Gate of Dawn, Vilnius
- Ausros Vartu Street, Vilnius
- Cathedral Square, Vilnius
- Church of St. Anne, Vilnius
- Church of St. Catherine, Vilnius
- Church of St. Johns, Vilnius
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius
- Gediminas Hill, Vilnius
- Gediminas Avenue, Vilnius
- Historic Center, Vilnius
- Museum of Applied Arts, Vilnius
- Museum of Genocide Victims, Vilnius
- National Museum of Lithuania, Vilnius
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Voice guided walking tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can start walking at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. For RoutePerfect customers with our partner VoiceMap's mobile app.
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Walk the old town of Vilnius: from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn
Walking Tour60min2km
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Lithuania Wellness Tour
7-11 days Vilnius | Vilnius
This wellness tour is intentionally designed to spotlight resort towns that harness the natural benefits of rich mineral waters.
Lithuania for Families
5-9 days Vilnius | Vilnius
This week-long family tour blends city and nature experiences, offering a delightful balance of active and leisurely adventures within a short half-hour drive.
Lithuanian Nature
7-12 days Vilnius | Vilnius
This tour is carefully designed to cover all five major regions of Lithuania, highlighting the richness of its forests, landscapes, lakes, rivers, and beaches.
Vilnius city break
3-5 days Vilnius | Vilnius
The tour is created to show the signs of all historic periods in two out of four capital cities of Lithuania – contemporary Vilnius and medieval Trakai.
Spa & Wellness for Seniors
5-9 days Vilnius | Vilnius
Let's explore Lithuania, a proud and independent country characterized by its lush woodlands and abundant water.
Lithuania Urban tour
5-9 days Vilnius | Vilnius
Explore the two capitals of Lithuania, having different history, different architecture, different images, and even different features of their inhabitants.
Urban & Spa
8-10 days Vilnius | Vilnius
Get the best of both worlds on this adventure combining Lithuania's largest metropolises and its most picturesque little towns.
NATURE & ACTIVE
8-9 days Vilnius | Vilnius
Head west towards the coast once you're done exploring the variety of Vilnius, and enjoy your time at the beach or hike through serene Lithuanian forests.