About Cathedral Square | Vilnius
Cathedral Square in the Old Town of Vilnius is considered the oldest and best-known square in the Lithuanian capital. It stretches along St. Stanislaus Cathedral as well as Šventaragio Street and Gediminas Avenue. A lively meeting place, the square regularly hosts a variety of events and gives visitors a glimpse of city life. Notable sights here include the historic Cathedral Bell Tower and the Gediminas Monument, erected in 1996, which underscores the historical significance of the site.
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01143 Vilnius, Lithuania- Phone
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- 54.68536° N · 25.28725° E
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quick answersWhat is Cathedral Square in Vilnius?
Cathedral Square in Vilnius's Old Town is considered the oldest and best-known square in the Lithuanian capital. It stretches out in front of St. Stanislaus Cathedral and along Šventaragio Street and Gediminas Avenue (Gedimino prospektas). A lively meeting place, the square regularly hosts various events and gives you a glimpse of everyday city life in Vilnius.
What sights are right on Cathedral Square in Vilnius?
Right on Cathedral Square in Vilnius you'll find St. Stanislaus Cathedral, the historic Cathedral Bell Tower, and the Gediminas Monument, erected in 1996. According to travelguide195, the cathedral's bell tower stands only about 164 feet (50 meters) from the center of the square. There you'll also find a clock without a minute hand, housed in the oldest defensive structure in Vilnius.
What can you see around Cathedral Square in Vilnius?
Around Cathedral Square in Vilnius, several museums and monuments are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, a history museum, about 460 feet (140 meters) away. The Invisible Man statue is about 295 feet (90 meters) away, and the monument to King Mindaugas is about 655 feet (200 meters) away.
Are there restaurants near Cathedral Square in Vilnius?
Yes, you'll find a wide selection of restaurants around Cathedral Square in Vilnius. travelguide195 lists about 98 restaurants within 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) of the square in the Old Town.
Are there guided tours to Cathedral Square in Vilnius?
Yes, Cathedral Square in Vilnius is part of a tour offered by travelguide195. The tour "Getting to Know Vilnius: Cathedral, Castle Hill, and Old Town" combines the square with Castle Hill and the Old Town of the Lithuanian capital.
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The first cathedral was built here in 1251, reverting to pagan worship in 1263. Fire destroyed a second in 1419, a third in 1530 and a fourth in 1610. Many parts of the fifth survive, notably the baroque chapel of St Casimir, but much was lost when the south tower collapsed in 1769 — did those pagans have a friend on high? What you see now is mostly the neo-classical structure completed in 1801. The crypt has a display of Vilnius through the ages, and you can also tour the catacombs and free-standing 57-m high belfry. Nearby in the square, a tile inscribed Stebuklas ("miracle") marks the end of the Vilnius-Tallinn human chain in the 1989 protest against the Soviet Union.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Vilnius“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2/7/2023