Daukanto Square, Vilnius

Name: Daukanto Square
Address: Vilnius, Lithuania

#78 among attractions in Vilnius

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Daukantas Square in Vilnius, Lithuania is located in the Old Town, in front of the Presidential Palace. Its name commemorates a progenitor of the 19th-century Lithuanian national revival, Simonas Daukantas. In the late 19th century it had a monument of Mikhail Nikolayevich Muravyov-Vilensky. ()

Local name: Simono Daukanto aikštė Coordinates: 54°41'1"N, 25°17'11"E

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Daukanto Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, Vilnius Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Lithuanian National Drama Theatre.

~190 ftS
Palace, Forts and castles, Empire architecture
Presidential Palace, Vilnius
1 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...
~860 ftN
Restored, classical Catholic cathedral
Vilnius Cathedral, Vilnius
5 min walk • The Vilnius Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, stands as a majestic landmark in the heart of Lithuania's capital. This venerable church, with its classical facade and soaring bell tower, is an iconic...
~740 ftN
Square
Cathedral Square, Vilnius
4 min walk • Cathedral Square is the heart of Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, and a central landmark that imbues the city with historical significance and cultural vitality. This expansive square is primarily known for the Vilnius Cathedral, an imposing neoclassical edifice...
~960 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Vilnius
5 min walk • The Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, located in the heart of Vilnius, is a beacon of cultural sophistication and a testament to Lithuania's rich theatrical tradition. Established in 1940, this prestigious institution has become a symbol of artistic excellence...
~1330 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius
7 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.
~790 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Signatories, Vilnius
4 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.
~920 ftS
Palace
Bžostovskiai Palace, Vilnius
5 min walk • Brzostowski Palace is a building in the Vilnius Old Town.
~780 ftS
Church
Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius
4 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.
~970 ftSE
Street
Literatų Street, Vilnius
5 min walk • 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.
~580 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church
Church of St. Johns, Vilnius
3 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.
~950 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Dominican Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius
5 min walk • Dominican Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius is a church in Vilnius, Lithuania, a monument of high and late Baroque. Crowned with a cupola, it stands out in the panorama of the old town and can be seen from surrounding streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daukanto Square?

Nearby attractions include Šuazeliai Palace, Vilnius (1 min walk), Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory, Vilnius (1 min walk), Presidential Palace, Vilnius (1 min walk), Lopacinskiai Palace, Vilnius (2 min walk).

How to get to Daukanto Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daukanto Square:

Bus

Arkikatedra • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (5 min walk)
Bernardinų sodas • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

King Mindaugas Bridge • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (9 min walk)
Jogailos st. • Lines: 12, 2, 20, 3, 6 (9 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (25 min walk)