Heritage sites, Archaeological discoveries, History of Archaeology

Vilnius Historic Centre

Location

Vilnius

Country

Lithuania

Year of Research

1994

Culture

Political centre of the impressive Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound power on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe.
In spite of invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an remarkable complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting.