Vilnius Town Hall & Town Hall Square
Vilniaus rotušė
A Neoclassical town hall in the southern Old Town and the square in front of it, which hosts festivals and the Christmas market.
Vilnius Town Hall is first mentioned in 15th-century records. The present building was remodelled in Neoclassical style between 1781 and 1799 by architect Laurynas Gucevičius, and its front features a Doric colonnade of six columns. Today it hosts official receptions, concerts and exhibitions. The triangular Town Hall Square in front is lined with colourful historic buildings, restaurants and souvenir shops, and it is the centre of city celebrations. A Christmas market is held here every winter, and the traditional Kaziukas crafts fair takes place in early March. You can walk south along Pilies Street, and continuing south will bring you to the Gate of Dawn.
Opening hours
Square open all day; town hall interior open for events
Nearby sights
- Church of St. Casimir
- Church of St. Theresa
- Halės Market
- Gate of Dawn
- Vilnius University
- Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit
- Presidential Palace, Vilnius
- Vilnius Choral Synagogue & Jewish Quarter