Capital and largest city of Lithuania
“All this has made Vilnius a friendly, tourist-oriented city, with a wealth of sights reflecting its layers of history.”
Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated July 2026 population was 619,405, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Gentle temperatures invite leisurely walks without the summer crowds.
Warm evenings and vibrant energy make for lively nights out and about.
Crisp air and golden colors set a peaceful backdrop for wandering.
Festive lights and low-key crowds bring a calmer charm to sightseeing.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
A comfortable walk covers most of what's worth seeing.
With metro, trams and buses, a car is rarely necessary here.
Pick a category to see what’s there.
