The red tower

This is Gediminas Hill where the city was founded. It has featured a red-brick tower since the 13th century.

Gediminas Tower

Not Pisa

The cathedral square features a tall belfry, the only remains of the old wall around the square.

Katedros aikste

A state of mind

The freewheeling republic of Užupis reminds me of Christiania in Copenhagen.

Užupio Republika

The only way is up

Užupio Republika

Islington's little cousin

Standing on an egg? Why not.

The angel of Užupis

Silent hill

Užupio Republika

Making plans

Bambalyne

Northbound

Neris river

Imagine no possessions

The patron saint of Lithuania has an impressive silver tomb in the cathedral.

Sarcophagus of Saint Casimir

Amuse me, muses

Drama, Comedy and Tragedy. Only three they are.

Three Muses, Lietuvos Nacionalinis Dramos Teatras

Bricks bricks

The beautiful church features 33 different kinds of bricks and it is said that Napoleon wanted to bring it back with him to Paris.

St Anne's church

Bricks of old

The defensive wall was finished in 1522, featuring ten gates and five towers. Today only a small section remains.

Barbakanas

Espresso from heaven

Kavine