UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vilnius Historic Centre

Vilnius Historic Centre is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lithuania, inscribed in 1994.

Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an impressive c

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

Country
Lithuania
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1994
UNESCO reference
541
Area
352.09 ha

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