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Gediminas' Tower (Lithuanian: Gedimino pilies bokštas) is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania. It has a viewing platform that offers scenic views of Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Central Business District .
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Gediminas’ Tower has changed purposes since then, including being used as the city’s first telegraph building in 1838. The Lithuanian flag was first flown at the top of the tower a century ago. The Vilnius Castle Museum was opened in 1960, and in 1968 it became a subdivision of the Lithuanian National Museum.
Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Lithuania, is the only remaining structure of what was once the city’s Upper Castle.The Upper Castle was one of three castles in Vilnius, all of which suffered a series of attacks in the 14th and 15th centuries.
History of the castle and unique 360° panorama
The Vilnius Castle Complex ( Lithuanian: Vilniaus pilių kompleksas or Vilniaus pilys) is a group of cultural, and historic structures on the left bank of the Neris River, near its confluence with the Vilnia River, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The buildings, which evolved between the 10th and 18th centuries, were one of Lithuania's major defensive ...
- Parts of castle in 10th century
- For defense from 10th-17th centuries
- Lithuania, Russia, Sweden
- Stone, bricks, wood
Aug 21, 2023 · Gediminas’ Tower funicular. If you aren’t up for a hike, or cannot walk up to the top. Then there is a funicular that can take you up to the top of the Upper Castle that can be accessed from the back of the National Museum of Lithuania. Tickets cost 1 Euro each way and it takes around 10 people at one time.
Gediminas Castle Tower. The symbol of Vilnius is visible from many spots in the Old Town and is portrayed in numerous works of art. It is one of the best places to see the magnificent panoramas of Vilnius. The red roofs of Vilnius, the church towers, and the narrow streets of the Medieval Old Town are a stunning sight. Read more.
