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Worth a detourVilnius, Lithuania

Like Freetown Christiania, but a lot more outdoor art

What it is

Bohemian self-declared ‘republic’ across the Vilnia River, known for art studios and a witty constitution.

Pair it with

Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.

  1. 1Vilnius Picture Gallery500 m · $6.60 · about €6
  2. 2Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania800 m · $13 · about €12

    Remade

  3. 3Gediminas Castle Tower800 m · $6.60 · about €6

    Views of the city

  4. 4Money Museum1.1 km · Free

Also on the block, if you have time

Kazys Varnelis House-Museum (600 m), Museum of Illusions (800 m), Vilnius Cathedral (800 m, free), The Centre for Civil Education (800 m, free), Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower (800 m).

Skip The Bastion of Vilnius City Wall (500 m), even if you’re passing: “Way more interesting from the outside”