3. Lodging
Vilnius Old Town
Vokiečių gatvė, LT-01130 Vilnius, Lithuania
http://www.wimdu.com/offers/7J15TV7V?checkin_date
=07%2F17%2F2013&checkout_date=07%2F18%2F20
13&city=Vilnius&path=%2Fsearch&search_geolocation
=100253-vilnius
$138 a night
4. Description
Only 100m from the Rotušė Plaza, the center of Vilnius's Old Town, this
multistory apartment offers spectacular views of Vilnius from the windows and
balcony. Located on one of the capital's most popular streets--with bars,
restaurants, outdoor cafes, night clubs, and museums just a few steps away--
the apartment also offers peace and quiet, because all the windows face an
inner courtyard, not the street. The property features two bedrooms and a
sleep loft with five total single beds. Occupancy can expand from five to eight
or even ten, if one wants to use the fold-out sofa for two, a futon for one, and
an additional queen-sized mattress. The apartment also offers a telephone
that allows you to make unlimited free calls to the apartment owner as well as
friends and family in the United States and Canada. The views from the
apartment are unmatched. Gediminas Castle, the Hill of Three Crosses, and a
number of beautiful churches are all visible.
6. Slight Problem
Apartment is booked July 21st- August 2nd
So we would have to be in Vilnius before or after that in
order to get the Jew status lodging
7. Backup Jew lodging
A5 hotel
http://www.a5hotel.lt/en/rooms.htm
Gay 5 km from center of Vilnius
“Sweet” (they spelled “Suite” wrong on their website) or
Triple beds -50 euro a night
Jewy Single with “mini” bed- 25 euro a night
Breakfast included
Guarded parking lot
Taxi service
9. Paupio Namai
31A, Vilnius LT-11341
http://www.paupionamai.lt/Home
“family hotel is opened for those who look for a comfort,
not a luxury.”
“one of the most romantic part of the old town, Uzupis
area”
WiFi, Fax, Bar, Breakfast room, Kitchen, Iron, Hair
Dryer, Wash, Taxi, Parking
10. Rooms
Borderline shit hostel level
Way below American standard of living
“a restroom with a fireplace”… which I think is illegal in
the USA
Shower in the actual
bed room… which I think
Is either illegal or strongly
Frowned upon in the USA
13. City Tour Jew style
Free
YELLOW FREE TOURS IS AN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROJECT
THAT ORGANIZES FREE CITY TOURS IN BALTIC STATES AND
NORTHERN EUROPE.
http://freetour.traveller.ee
http://www.likealocalguide.com/vilnius/vilnius-free-tour/
14. Sts. Peter & Paul's Church (Sv. Apastalu Petro ir
Povilo Baznycia)
Antakalnio gatve 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
16. Gediminas Tower
Arsenalo 3a gatve, Vilnius, Lithuania
“The Gediminas Tower is at the top of Vilnius and has
great views of Old and New Towns. Make sure to take
both staircases, they lead to different areas of the
Castle.”
17. Gates of Dawn (Ausros
Vartai)
Ausros Vartu 12, Vilnius, Lithuania
“A holy place, espceially for the Poles”
18. Hill of Three Crosses
Kalnai Park
“At the top, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of
Vilnius Old Town and the city center.”
19. Cathedral (Arkikatedra
Bazilika)
Katedros aikste 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
“Catholisim in all it's gothic darkness inside, eery,
creepy....and full of evil spirits. The pious looking
artificial demon lady at the door selling rosaries
creeped me out by her villain smile”
20. Television Tower (Televizijos
Bokstas)
Sausio 13 osios gatve 10, Vilnius, Lithuania
In 1991, over a dozen Lithuanians were killed by Soviet
tanks on this spot as they demonstrated for
independence.
“Excellent views from the revolving restaurant.”
21. St. Michael's Church (Sv.
Mykolo Baznycia)
Sv Mykolo 9, Vilnius, Lithuania
“Anyone coming to Vilnius should visit this Church - it is
in the heart of the Old town, but in a quiet part, and
most importantly - if you are tired of walking around in
one of the largest Old towns in Central Europe, you can
spend some time quietly sitting under the shadow of
Vilnius symbol, St.Cristofer in the courtyard of this
wonderful small church”
22. Zaliasis Tiltas
The biggest bridge in the center of Vilnius old town. It's
famous because of its Soviet sculptures.
23. Presidential Palace
Daukanto aikste 3/8, Vilnius, Lithuania
“In this day and age, I have never seen such as unsecured
presidential home. You can walk past or even inside the
presidential palace without anyone stopping you. In fact, the lack
of (seen) security is surprising. The government is even so kind to
let everyone know that the president is in residence, by the
placement of a flag. It is an amazing building in Old Town and it is
nice to be able to walk right through the property.”
24. Stebuklas
Katedros aikste 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
Beginning spot of a human chain that lead to Estonia
as a protest
Translates to “miracle”
Stand on it, spin 3 times while thinking of a wish
25. Vilnius Dungeons
Medieval dungeons under parts of central Vilnius
Real size and extent are unknown
About 4,000 dead bodies; either mummified or skeletons
Only known entrance at Church of the Holy Spirit
26. Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit
(Staciatikiu Sv. Dvasios Cerkve)
Ausros Vartu 10, Vilnius, Lithuania
27. Paneriai (Ponar)
Agrastu 17, Vilnius, Lithuania
“During WW2, the Nazis used these former Russian gasoline pits for
murdering especially the Vilnius Jews. Conveniently placed next to the
railroad tracks a few miles outside Vilnius and hidden by forest, the Nazis
and their collaborators led the victims into the pits to be shot.”
“Be aware that when we visited a group of five young men turned up to
the main car park and were drinking alcohol, smoking and playing
incredibly loud dance music. Obviously there to be disrespectful and goad
any visitors into an altercation. A very neo-nazi feel to them.”
28. Map of the Ghetto
Rudninku 18 | (on the wall of the AAA Real Estate
building), Vilnius, Lithuania
32. Vilna Gaon Jewish State
Museum
Pamenkalnio 12, Vilnius 2001, Lithuania
“240,000 Jews were massacred in Lithuania
during World War II and anti-Semitism is still
alive and well in this country.”
33. MUSEUM OF THE
CUSTOMS
Jeruzalės g. 25, LT-08420, Vilnius
http://www.muziejai.lt/Vilnius/muitines_muziejus.en.htm
Jew style free admission
34. Lithuanian Museum of the
Genocide Victims
Gedimino prospektas / Auku 2a | Gedimino Ave 40,
Vilnius, Lithuania
“The entrance fee is 6 litas per person, which is
around £1.50.”
“If You'd like to see communist terror in the
Soviet Union, definitely it is worth seeing.”
35. KGB Museum (Genocido Auku
Muziejus)
Auku str. 2A, Vilnius LT-01113, Lithuania
http://www.genocid.lt/muziejus/en/
37. Money Museum of the Bank of
Lithuania
Totoriu g. 2 / 8, Vilnius 01121, Lithuania
http://www.lb.lt/bol_money_museum
38. War Machinery and
Transport Museum
Olandų gatvė 21a
http://www.muziejai.lt/vilnius/karo_technikos.htm
http://www.likealocalguide.com/vilnius/war-machinery-
and-transport-museum/
“We sure do love the smell of gunpowder in the morning. The war
museum is a dream for any military enthusiast, featuring a collection of
military equipment used in Lithuania from 1969 onwards.”
“You can get a guided tour for cheap(if are not alone).”
39. Vichy Vandens Park (Vichy
Aqua Park)
Ozo g. 14 C, Vilnius, Lithuania
http://www.vandensparkas.lt/apie-vichy-vandens-parka-
en/about-aqua-park-
40. Christopher’s Summer
Festival
This is not just a music festival, but also a festival of
carnivals, fairs and fireworks, extending right through
July and August. All sorts of music can be heard, from
ancient music to electronic, from ethnic to
experimental.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kristupo-vasaros-
festivalis/84741268234
41. Soviet Bunker
THE BUNKER IS IN THE FORESTS OF NEMENČINĖ
(Road 102 from Vilnius) , 25 KM AWAY FROM
VILNIUS. After you turn to Nemenčinė, take
Nemenčinė- Buivydžiai road. We are 4,5 km futher in
NAUJASODE.
http://sovietbunker.com/en/?pageid=1
42.
43. High Rope Park
http://www.eventstravel.net/vilnius-lithuania-high-rope-
park-activity/
11 euro per person
Anupriskes adventure park has 9 different high rope
courses with distinct levels. You can choose either one
course or the whole program. It is possible to do night
climbing too for groups of >20 pax.
46. Flea Market “Blusturgis”
Vilniaus gatvė 39
http://www.likealocalguide.com/vilnius/flea-market-blusturgis/
http://blusuturgus.wordpress.com
“The point of a flea market is to find something really unique and original and the “Blusturgis” is
certainly a place for that. Located in a cozy courtyard in the middle of the Old Town and a little
bit out of it in the cold season. You can expect to find things from clothes to old school soviet
souvenirs, from kittens to fresh made cup of coffee.”
“The prices are quite reasonable, but bargaining is encouraged.”
If we get broke or robbed, Colin can sell his stuff to finance rest of trip
47. Bistro 18
Stikliu g. 18, Vilnius, Lithuania
http://www.bistro18.lt/meniu_eng.htm
Price range: $7 - $15
48. AJ Chocolate - Chocolate
Restuarant
Pilies 8, Vilnius, Lithuania
http://www.ajsokoladas.lt/apie-mus/
49. Restaurant Lokys
Stikliu str. 8/10, Vilnius LT-2001 , Lithuania
http://www.lokys.lt/en/a_la_carte_menu
54. G
J. Jasinskio 16c Vilnius
inside a Soviet-era bomb shelter
Entrance 5 - 25Lt.
https://www.facebook.com/G.Lithuania
55. Cocainn
Gedimino 2a Vilnius
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocainn-
Nightclub/235982473131307
Entrance free - 10Lt.
three main rooms catering to different tastes
perfect introduction to Eastern European nightlife.
