Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center, Vilnius

#87 among attractions in Vilnius

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The Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center is an avant-garde arts centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°41'33"N, 25°15'51"E

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14 Gynėjų gatvėNaujamiestisVilnius Lithuania

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Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Palace
Raduškevičius Palace, Vilnius
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Museum dedicated to murdered Lithuanians
Museum of Genocide Victims, Vilnius
11 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...
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Palace
Seimas Palace, Vilnius
4 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...
~1890 ftE
Bridge
White Bridge, Vilnius
10 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.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Green Bridge, Vilnius
17 min walk • Spanning over the Neris River in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Green Bridge is an iconic structure with historical significance and a touch of controversy. Built in the 1950s, the bridge replaced a previous one that was destroyed during World War II.
0.6 miE
Church
Church of St. Raphael the Archangel, Vilnius
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0.6 miE
City hall
Vilnius city municipality building, Vilnius
17 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.
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Church
Church of Our Lady of the Sign, Vilnius
8 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.
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Theater, Opera, Ballet
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Vilnius
16 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.
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Church
Church of St. Constantine and St. Michael, Vilnius
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Theater
Lithuanian Theatre Union, Vilnius
23 min walk • The Lithuanian Theatre Union is the official theatrical union of Lithuania. The association awards Lithuanian stage actors and plays with annual awards, from Best Actor and Best Young Actor categories to Best Productions. It declared independence from the new Union of Theatre Workers before the abortive coup of August 1991.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center?

Nearby attractions include Šv. Mikalojaus Stebukladario cerkvė, Vilnius (3 min walk), Lietuvos nacionalinė Martyno Mažvydo biblioteka, Vilnius (3 min walk), Seimas Palace, Vilnius (4 min walk), Žvėryno tiltas, Vilnius (7 min walk).

How to get to Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center:

Bus

Gynėjų st. • Lines: 40, 73 (3 min walk)
Antano Tumėno st. • Lines: 89 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kražių st. • Lines: 10, 14, 17, 4 (8 min walk)
Juozo Tumo-Vaižganto st. • Lines: 10, 14, 17, 4 (9 min walk)