Vilnius Historic Centre World Heritage Site

Official name

Vilnius Historic Centre | UNESCO

Country

Lithuania | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

City of Vilnius
54.6866° Lat, 25.2930° Lon | Map

Code

541

Time Zone

Europe/Vilnius (EEST, +0300)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1994. Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting.