The Vilnius University was established in 1568, when the bishop Walerian Protasiewicz purchased a gothic building of two stories, in which a Jesuit Academy was set up. Twelve buildings were erected in this place that were located around thirteen yards of various shapes and sizes. It is a real maze in which you can ramble for hours.

The main yard of Vilnius University is the most valuable from the point of view of history and art. It is decorated with arcades, while on the eastern side it is enclosed by a stately façade of the St. John Church and magnificent belfry. The harmonious space is reminiscent of a Renaissance square, even thought three architectural styles – renaissance mannerism, baroque, and classicism – are mixed in the yard.

Other small yards, the old library, the inimitable halls are no less impressive. Everything is so close to you, that you can touch with your hands the places where the most eminent people studied, lectured, created and made enormous efforts to preserve this unique university.


Contact information

Universiteto st. 3
LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel: 8 5 268 7001
E-mail: infor@cr.vu.lt
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You can also visit: Vilnius Cathedral, Pilies street, Gediminas Tower
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