Gediminas Castle Tower
What the experts agree on
This iconic 14th-century tower crowning Vilnius's founding hill rewards the steep climb (or €1 funicular ride) with sweeping views of ochre roofs and riverside confluences. A cherished national symbol appearing on currency and in regional art.
The Guardian "The hill of Gediminas and its tower, once part of a castle, defines the city, and is probably the most significant landmark in Vilnius. Everybody here knows the legend about the iron wolf..."
Independent "High above us atop a green mound is Gediminas' Tower – named after the city's 14th century founding father and accessed by a funicular (€1/£86p each way) or a steep climb (free). The..."
New York Times "Gediminas’s Tower, built in the early 14th century by the then-Grand Duke of Lithuania, is a popular spot for sunset photographs. Crowning the hilltop where the city was first..."
National Geographic
