Vilnius: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
Categories
- Church
- Museum
- Palace
- Baroque architecture
- Park
- Sacred and religious sites
- Cemetery
- Street
- Neighbourhood
- Art museum
- Theater
- History museum
- Gothic architecture
- Bridge
- Specialty museum
- Forts and castles
- Architecture
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Concerts and shows
- Manor house
- Art gallery
- Sport
- Sport venue
Verkiai Palace
Nestled in the verdant surroundings on the outskirts of Vilnius, Lithuania, lies the majestic Verkiai Palace, a resplendent testament to the grandeur of historical architecture. This stately palace, surrounded by serene parkland, was once the central gem in the crown...
Museum of Genocide Victims
Museum dedicated to murdered Lithuanians The Museum of Genocide Victims, located in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, stands as a solemn testament to the dark periods of the 20th century when Lithuania was under Soviet occupation. Housed in the former KGB headquarters, the museum provides a poignant look into...
Gediminas Tower
3-story 15th-century brick tower Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 by Grand Duke Vytautas. The three-floor tower was rebuilt in 1933 by Polish architect Jan Borowski.
House of the Signatories
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.
Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum
Local Jewish history and culture museum Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum is a Lithuanian museum dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of Lithuanian Jewry.