Stories of Old Vilnius

What to expect

This is an extended tour for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and people interested in Christian relics, during which I will tell you:

• where the name of the country and cities of Lithuania comes from;
• when Old Vilnius is first mentioned;
• the history of the formation of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania;
• about Vilnius' life as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania;
• the legends of Lithuania, which are still closely intertwined with the modern life of Lithuanians;
• the pagan traditions of Lithuania that have been preserved since the 14th century;
• why amber is the symbol of Lithuania;
• about the confessions of Lithuania (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Karaism);
• I will give practical advice on what to see, visit after our tour independently.

As a result, you will understand the roots of the multicultural city of Vilnius, where 30 nationalities live today, and gain a better understanding of the city and the customs of its inhabitants.

Route

• Cathedral Basilica with the miraculous icon of St. Casimir
• St. Bernard's Church (1525)
• Vilnius University (1579)
• Underground with amber museums (15th century)
• St. Paraskeva Church
• St. Spirit Cathedral and Monastery with miraculous relics of St. Anthony, John, Eustathius
• St. Teresa Church (1633)
• Chapel of Ostrobrama with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary (14th century)

We will also visit various wonderful places:

• a shop of Lithuanian organic products;
• Lithuanian 'chocolate house' in the Old Town;
• a shop of Lithuanian cheeses with cheese ice cream and cheese candies;
• a beer cellar with 80! types of Lithuanian beer;
• a real brewery where you can try freshly brewed craft beer.