Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
What the experts agree on
This reconstructed palace tells Vilnius's layered history across centuries of settlements, destruction, and rebuilding. The museum effectively blends Lithuanian history and culture in one compelling space, making it essential for understanding the
“On a site that has been settled since at least the 4th century AD stands the latest in a procession of fortified palaces, repeatedly remodelled, extended, destroyed, and rebuilt over the centuries.”
– Lonely Planet
"The National Museum is effectively a history and culture museum in one." Full review