Aušros Vartai
The only surviving gate of the old city wall, with a chapel holding a revered image of the Virgin Mary.
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Vilnius: airports, things to do and where to stay
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, with a World Heritage old town, one of the largest in Eastern Europe, full of churches, courtyards and narrow streets.
Vilnius airports
From the airport to central Vilnius
Vilnius Čiurlionis airport is about 6 km from central Vilnius.
LTG Link
Trains run from Oro uostas station, at the airport, to Vilnius Central Station. The journey takes about 8 min.
Autobuses
City buses link the airport with Vilnius, along with intercity coaches to other Lithuanian cities.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. The centre of Vilnius is only about 6 km from the airport.
Vilnius
Things to do in Vilnius
Vilniaus katedra
A neoclassical cathedral on Cathedral Square, the city's main square, with a separate bell tower.
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Gedimino bokštas
The tower that remains of the Upper Castle, on a hill above the old town, with views over the city.
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Šv. Onos bažnyčia
A Gothic red-brick church with a richly decorated façade, one of the best-known buildings in Vilnius.
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Which airport serves Vilnius?
Vilnius is served by Vilnius Čiurlionis (VNO).
How far is the airport from central Vilnius?
Vilnius Čiurlionis airport is about 6 km from central Vilnius.
How do I get from the airport to central Vilnius?
From Vilnius Čiurlionis airport you can take LTG Link (train), Autobuses (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Vilnius?
Highlights of Vilnius include Aušros Vartai, Vilniaus katedra, Gedimino bokštas, and Šv. Onos bažnyčia.
Photo credits
- Aušros Vartai: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vilniaus katedra: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gedimino bokštas: Cropped by me, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Šv. Onos bažnyčia: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons