Žvėrynas, Vilnius

Name: Žvėrynas
Address: Vilnius, Lithuania

#131 among attractions in Vilnius

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Žvėrynas is one of the older neighborhoods and smallest elderships in Vilnius, Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, 11,079 people live within its 2.6 km² area. It lies on the banks of the Neris River, and is situated to the west of the Lithuanian Parliament building. The river surrounds it from three sides and isolates it from the city. On the other side of the river, to the northwest, lies Vingis Park. Initially, it was a private out of town hunting area until the end of the 19th century, later it was developed as a resort and therefore many decorated wooden houses have survived from these times. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1 mi²Coordinates: 54°41'41"N, 25°15'4"E

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Žvėrynas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akropolis, Museum of Genocide Victims, Seimas Palace, White Bridge.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
Akropolis, Vilnius
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vilnius, the Akropolis stands as a modern monument to shopping and entertainment. This sprawling shopping center, a hub of retail activity, caters to a diverse array of consumer needs and desires, presenting a contemporary contrast to the...
0.9 miSE
Museum dedicated to murdered Lithuanians
Museum of Genocide Victims, Vilnius
24 min walk • 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...
0.5 miSE
Palace
Seimas Palace, Vilnius
13 min walk • Seimas Palace, a cornerstone of political life in Vilnius, Lithuania, stands as an emblem of modern parliamentary democracy in the country. This grand structure serves as the official seat of the Seimas, the Lithuanian parliament, and is a site of significant...
0.9 miE
Bridge
White Bridge, Vilnius
23 min walk • The White Bridge, known locally as Baltasis tiltas, is a contemporary landmark in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania. Spanning the Neris River, this pedestrian bridge connects the city center with the modern business district and the lush greenery of Žirmūnai.
1.1 miE
Church
Church of St. Raphael the Archangel, Vilnius
29 min walk • Church of St. Raphael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic church in Šnipiškės, Vilnius. Former Jesuits monastery ensemble is located nearby which currently is used by the Department of Cultural Heritage of Lithuania.
1.1 miE
City hall
Vilnius city municipality building, Vilnius
29 min walk • Vilnius City Municipality Building is located on Konstitucijos Avenue, Vilnius. The building was completed and opened in 2004. In the past, Municipal Departments and Divisions were scattered throughout the capital.
~1920 ftSE
Church
Church of Our Lady of the Sign, Vilnius
10 min walk • Our Lady of the Sign Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in the Žvėrynas district of Vilnius, built in 1903. The idea of building a new Orthodox church in Vilnius came from Orthodox Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit, which also organised a collection of funds in the whole Russian Empire.
1.1 miE
Theater, Opera, Ballet
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Vilnius
30 min walk • Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is an opera house and ballet theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the largest theatre of the country, committed to organising the creation and production of scenic works for musical theatre and assuring their public performance on the highest artistic level.
1.1 miSE
Church
Church of St. Constantine and St. Michael, Vilnius
29 min walk • The Orthodox Church of St. Michael and St. Constantine is a Russian Orthodox church in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was built in 1913 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. It was built by I.
0.9 miSW
Forested riverside park with cafes
Vingis Park, Vilnius
24 min walk • Vingis Park is the largest park in Vilnius, Lithuania. Located in a curve of the Neris River, it covers 162 hectares. A pedestrian bridge connects the park with Žvėrynas.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
PLC Panorama, Vilnius
12 min walk • PLC Panoramais the third largest shopping center in Vilnius and the seventh largest shopping mall in Lithuania with 65,000 m2. It is owned by UAB E.L.L. „Nekilnojamas Turtas“. It was built by the Lithuanian company in 2008 in Saltoniškės.

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Which popular attractions are close to Žvėrynas?

Nearby attractions include Švč. Mergelės Marijos Nekaltojo Prasidėjimo bažnyčia, Vilnius (7 min walk), Vilniaus Šv. kankinės Kotrynos cerkvė, Vilnius (8 min walk), Church of Our Lady of the Sign, Vilnius (10 min walk), Žvėryno tiltas, Vilnius (11 min walk).

How to get to Žvėrynas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Žvėrynas:

Trolleybus

Latvių st. • Lines: 1, 3, 7 (1 min walk)
Kęstučio st. • Lines: 1, 3, 7 (7 min walk)

Bus

Džocharo Dudajevo skv. • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)
Sėlių st. • Lines: 11 (7 min walk)