Vilnius is a city where history and modernity blend seamlessly, providing numerous things to do and places to see. As you wander through its picturesque medieval streets and marvel at the awe-inspiring Gothic and Baroque architecture, don't miss the chance to relax in its serene parks or take in the city from breathtaking viewpoints.
Foodies, it’s time to visit a garden of delights. Discover a new generation of dining experiences in Vilnius. Take a seat in an indoor urban jungle or dine al fresco with a modern view. Share cuisines of the world with friends and create your own tasting dinner. Chefs offer their best dishes as well as exquisite experiments. Your taste buds are in for a surprise!
The museum building, with the exception of a masonry extension and some elements of decoration, has left unchanged till these days. When still living in Michailovskoje, Grigory and Varvara Pushkins placed an order to Vilnius craftsmen for manufacturing furniture for their farm-stead in Markuchiai. Most of them had been made from oaks of Vilnius environs. They were adorned with Pushkin family‘s emblems and Varvara Pushkina‘s initials. They have remained whole and are exhibited in a museum‘s memorial exposition, in which the authentic way of life of Vilnius landlords of the XIX end – XX beginning was...
Litvak culture, customs, and stories of historical daily life have never been presented in such a varied, in-depth and interactive way as in the Museum of Culture and Identity of Lithuanian Jews. Vilnius can now be proud to have an institution that promotes the spiritual and cultural treasure of the Jewish community, which has contributed to the history of Lithuania, and which has greatly influenced Lithuanian culture and lifestyle.
Litvak culture, customs, and stories of historical daily life have never been presented in such a varied, in-depth and interactive way as in the Museum of Culture and Identity of Lithuanian Jews. Vilnius can now be proud to have an institution that promotes the spiritual and cultural treasure of the Jewish community, which has contributed to the history of Lithuania, and which has greatly influenced Lithuanian culture and lifestyle.