The Vilnius Castle Complex is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia River, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The buildings, which e
Aerial view of the Vilnius Castle Complex
Painting by Juozas Kamarauskas of the ruins of the Vilnius Upper Castle with Vytis (Waykimas) and the Columns of Gediminas, 1937
Remaining tower of the Upper Castle
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a palace in Vilnius, Lithuania. It was originally constructed in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the future Kings of P
Vilnius Castle Complex
…several times. The only freestanding structures that remain intact are those at the Lower Castle. The two principal buildings of the Lower Castle are the Royal Palace and Vilnius Cathedral. The Grand Ducal Palace in the Lower Castle evolved over the years and prospered during the 16th and mid-17th centuries. For four…
Aerial view of the palace from Gediminas' Tower
The Palace of the Grand Dukes (marked as number 6) in Vilnius Lower Castle in the late 16th century.
Palace interior decorated with authentic 16th century Flemish tapestries, which were commissioned by Sigismund II Augustus and historically were used in the authentic palace. They were transported from the Wawel Castle for an exhibition in 2023.
Panorama of the Vilnius Castle Complex in 1796