3 top things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Are you wondering a trip heading to one of the Baltic Sea countries in Europe? Lithuania is one of the most prettiest countries with gorgeous historical sites and buildings. You may wonder what things to do could briefly know the place of history and story around the old town based city. In this article, we will see some of my selection of the things to do and to go around Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. This is just my subjective guided after few days of getting exposed in this country without long-term staying. If you are looking for a short stay as few days there, you may find some interesting things to see at this article. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. There are some impressive buildings in the Old Town and best way to see it all is to explore the city centre on foot. The first thing to look at is the Gediminas Castle Tower. This 3-story brick tower was originally part of a castle constructed in the 15th century. It represents as the national pride for many people and national of the Lithuania. It is also one of the most iconic buildings stood high at the city centre. It is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. The three-floor tower was rebuilt in 1933 by Polish architect Jan Borowski. You can see the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania from the window of the tower and which is the second part of the things I want to take you to go. The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania also is a museum featuring a variety of art, archaeology & history exhibits in a reconstructed palace. It uses incredible virtual historical 3D experience in various contexts from showing what lifestyle of the people in the past is and how this palace being built in different ways. It is also reputable as the 'best museum in Lithuania'. The Vilnius Cathedral is the third to go. Its classical-style Roman Catholic cathedral on an old pagan temple site with 11 side chapels can blow your mind if this is your first time being in Europe. It is located by the main square of the Vilnius Old Town, right in front of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral. It is a key location in city's public life, situated as it is at the crossing of the city's main streets and reflecting the city's diversity.