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10 Instagram spots around Vilnius
Vilnius brings together church façades, art-filled lanes and viewpoints above the Old Town. Explore these places from public streets, garden paths and designated lookouts.
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- Cathedral SquareApproximate area
- Pilies StreetApproximate area
- Literatų StreetApproximate area
- Užupis BridgeSourced place
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Cathedral Square
Vilnius Cathedral and its separate bell tower stand on Cathedral Square. From the square, leave space between the two buildings in a wide frame.
Search Google MapsPilies Street
Pilies Street runs through the Old Town and offers a view of Gediminas Tower. From the pedestrian area, use the façades to lead the eye toward the tower.
Search Google MapsSt. Anne’s Church
St. Anne’s Church is known for its Gothic façade. Photograph it from the public pavement on Maironio Street and use a vertical frame for the church and its details.
Search Google MapsBernardine Garden
Bernardine Garden has a central square, flower gardens and a pond. Use a garden path to frame the pond with greenery. The garden has set opening hours.
Search Google MapsHill of Three Crosses
The lookout beside the Three Crosses memorial overlooks the Old Town. Photograph the panorama from the designated viewpoint, respect the memorial and follow any barriers near it.
Search Google MapsSubačius viewpoint
The Subačius lookout offers a panorama of the Old Town and church towers. From the viewing area, use the skyline as a horizontal composition.
Search Google MapsLiteratų Street
Literatų Street has small artworks dedicated to writers along its walls. Photograph a selection from the street and leave room for neighbours and pedestrians.
Search Google MapsUžupis Bridge
The Užupis Bridge connects the Old Town with Užupis. From the bridge, zoom in on the small Mermaid sculpture in a niche by the Vilnelė and keep the crossing clear.
Search Google MapsGates of Dawn
The Gates of Dawn contain a chapel and are a place of prayer. From the public street, photograph the exterior and give worshippers room to pass.
Search Google MapsVilnius Town Hall
The neoclassical Town Hall faces Town Hall Square. From the square, frame the open space and any visible part of the façade. Restoration may leave sections hidden by scaffolding, so check the latest status before visiting.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Go Vilnius, Cathedral Basilica
- Go Vilnius, Pilies Street
- Go Vilnius, Church of St. Anne and Bernardine Complex
- Go Vilnius, Bernardine Garden
- Go Vilnius, Hill of Three Crosses
- City of Vilnius, Three Crosses monument works
- Go Vilnius, Subačius viewpoint
- Go Vilnius, Literatų Street
- Go Vilnius, Užupis Mermaid and bridge
- Go Vilnius, Gates of Dawn
- Go Vilnius, Town Hall
- City of Vilnius, Town Hall exterior restoration
- Vilnius Town Hall, renovation information