Literatų Street, Vilnius

Name: Literatų Street
Address: Literatu str, Vilnius, Lithuania

#58 among attractions in Vilnius

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Literatų Street is one of streets in the Old Town of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It is a short narrow street mostly known for public display of decorative and artistic plaques dedicated to writers who have lived and worked in Vilnius or otherwise have shared a connection with Vilnius and Lithuania. The artwork was first added in 2009 when Vilnius was designated as the European Capital of Culture and has grown to some 200 plaques. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°40'56"N, 25°17'25"E

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Literatu strSenamiestisVilnius Lithuania

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Literatų Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, St. Anne's Church, Cathedral of the Theotokos, Lithuanian National Museum of Art.

~930 ftW
Palace, Forts and castles, Empire architecture
Presidential Palace, Vilnius
5 min walk • The Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a historic and stately building that serves as the official residence of the President of Lithuania. Nestled in the heart of Vilnius's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this elegant palace is a testament to the...
~680 ftNE
Gothic, 16th-century Catholic church
St. Anne's Church, Vilnius
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, St. Anne's Church stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the city's rich history. This stunning example of Gothic architecture captivates visitors with its intricate design and spiritual...
~610 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, the Cathedral of the Theotokos stands as a revered beacon of Orthodox Christian faith. This historic church, a spiritual epicenter for the city's believers, is a monument of profound religious significance and architectural...
~590 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius
3 min walk • Lithuanian National Museum of Art is the largest national museum in Lithuania collecting, restoring, and conserving art as well as historical objects of cultural value while presenting artefacts of national importance in an astonishing number of exhibition spaces located in the coastal cities and the capital.
~940 ftS
Church
Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Vilnius
5 min walk • St. Nicholas Church is one of the oldest Eastern Orthodox churches in Vilnius, Lithuania. According to a popular legend, the first wooden Orthodox chapel located on the place of today's St. Nicholas church was built around 1340.
~210 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Signatories, Vilnius
2 min walk • The House of the Signatories is a Lithuanian historic landmark on Pilies Street, Vilnius, where on February 16, 1918, the Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by twenty members of the Council of Lithuania.
~1010 ftSW
Palace
Bžostovskiai Palace, Vilnius
5 min walk • Brzostowski Palace is a building in the Vilnius Old Town.
~1030 ftW
Church
Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius
5 min walk • The Divine Mercy Sanctuary or the Holy Trinity Church in Vilnius is a shrine dedicated to the Divine Mercy, a devotion originated by Saint Faustina Kowalska.
~390 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church
Church of St. Johns, Vilnius
2 min walk • The Church of St. Johns, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist is located at the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania and dominates the university ensemble.
~820 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard, Vilnius
4 min walk • The Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard is a Roman Catholic church in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is located next to St. Anne's Church.
~620 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Vilnius
3 min walk • Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Vilnius, Lithuania is a monument in the vicinity of the Saint Anne's Church and the Bernardine Monastery, by Maironio Street along the shores of the Neris River.

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Which popular attractions are close to Literatų Street?

Nearby attractions include Modern art center, Vilnius (1 min walk), House of the Signatories, Vilnius (2 min walk), Pilies Street, Vilnius (2 min walk), Vitražo Galerija -Glass Gallery, Vilnius (2 min walk).

How to get to Literatų Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Literatų Street:

Bus

Dailės akademija • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (3 min walk)
Bernardinų sodas • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

King Mindaugas Bridge • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (12 min walk)
Reformatų st. • Lines: 1, 12, 2, 20, 6, 7 (14 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (23 min walk)