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Bastion of the Vilnius Defensive Wall

Tourist attraction Museum

Restored defensive structures originally built in the 16th century, including a tower & tunnels. People often mention Vilnius, city, history, museum, panorama, visit, interesting, view, walls, Interesting,


Address

Bokšto g. 20, 01126 Vilnius, Lithuania

Website

lnm.lt

Contact

+370 5 261 2149

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: (Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Vilnius (17) city (16) history (15) museum (11) panorama (10) visit (9) interesting (9) view (8) walls (8) Interesting (7)
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  • 5/5 Rasa S. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked it. A small museum, but really nice 😊
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Klaus W. 4 years ago on Google • 1116 reviews
    Interesting construction part of the old system of fortification of Vilnius. It's split in three sections: the first is near the entrance and is text based with rich descriptions in English on the fortification of the old town. The second is outside, the panorama of the City which allows for some very nice pictures of the old town. The third is the floor below where they hosted an exhibition about shoes from the 15th through to the 18th centuries (don't know if this is permanent, though). This was one of the spots I most enjoyed in Vilnius
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 хлопчик з �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool place! Fair! I came - the ticket costs 5 euros, but I paid 2.50 because some exhibitions were not + as a gift gave an excursion in Russian! Cool walk, listen! Worth to know! Interesting story with a cool view of the city! In general, Vilnius is a cool city that looks a bit like Lviv! I recommend everyone to visit Bastion! (Original) Класне місце! Чесно! Я прийшов - квиток коштує 5 євро, але я заплатив 2.50 бо деяких виставок не було + в подарунок дали екскурсію на рос.мові! Класно погуляв, послухав! Вартує дізнатись! Цікава історія з класним краєвидом на місто! Загалом - Вільнюс, це класне місто, яке трішки схоже на Львів! Рекомендую всім відвідати Бастіон!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max K. 1 year ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Small but comfortable to visit bastion with few activities for kids. You can see original and replica weapons from different epochs and watch educational videos. Panoramic terrace is also nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas W. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Interesting museum about the fort and the wars that took place in Vilnius. Unfortunately, we Swedes seem to have been here and ravaged over the years ...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chandra Kanth R. 7 months ago on Google • 1536 reviews
    I like the architecture of this defense wall, looks like castle. Not many people in the morning

  • 3/5 Nikos G. 8 months ago on Google • 1013 reviews
    As a structure is impressive and well restored, but there isn't much to see inside. Mostly there is a selection of old weapons, a series if displays explaning the evolution of the old arms (until middle ages) and a small number of displays for the history of Lithuania drom ww1 until end of Soviet era. There is also the option to go to the terrace and admire the views. You need 1 hour to see everything. If you like this kind of museums it is fine. If not, then I do not think it worth the price (6€)

  • 5/5 Misma S. 9 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Old defensive structure. To gain access to the viewpoint you do need to buy ticket to the museum (6eur). Which is worth it if you're interested in local history with focus on warfare all the way from stone age. There was also lot of interactive displays for children and kids. So good for families too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 finn h. 7 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Cool historical building i walked past on my way to the hotel. Its right next to a beautiful park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 david h. 1 year ago on Google
    A fort with guns, cannons, swords, bows and arrows. What more can a grown man ask for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gor B. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth spending a little time here if you love history and want to know about Vilnius.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paweł K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good museum!! A lot of games and ideas for kids, so they will not be bored here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Artur B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Preserved fragments of the city's fortifications, including the barbican. Next to the Gate of Dawn, there is also a fragment of the fortified Vilnius city walls (Original) Zachowane fragmenty fortyfikacji miasta z barbakanem włącznie. Obok Ostrej Bramy również istnieje fragment obronnych zachowanych wileńskich murów miejskich
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom T. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are in a history of Poland and Lithuenia, that is a right place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thibault K. 4 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Nice panorama from this spot, plus the exhibition is pretty big and also in English. The price is rather cheap. I would have enjoyed even more if there was a free entry for those who just want to enjoy the view and not the exhibition.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Willy D. 6 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    The Vilnius Bastion is a historic fortification located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Built in the 16th century as part of the city's defensive system, it served to protect Vilnius from potential attacks. Today, the bastion stands as a well-preserved architectural relic, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's military history.

  • 5/5 Matias S. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Great museum, includes some great history, but at the same time the texts werent too long(wich was good).

  • 5/5 DALIA G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Anyway, nothing (Original) Šiaip nieko

  • 5/5 Alexey N. 4 years ago on Google
    Picturesque view from the hill.

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting place from the point of view of history. (Original) Интересное, с точки зрения истории, место.

  • 5/5 Веня �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) not very expensive and very interesting (Original) не очень доррого и очень интересно

  • 5/5 V. M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great historic location! Great exposure !!! Come on, touch the story! (Original) Puiki istorinė vieta! Puiki ekspozicija!!! Užeikit, palieskit istoriją!

  • 5/5 Marta G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting place and striking rich in archaeological artifacts and anecdotes about the military history of Lithuania (Original) Posto interessante e suggestivo ricco di reperti archeologici e aneddoti sulla storia militare della Lituania

  • 5/5 Egidijus S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place (Original) Istorinė vieta

  • 5/5 Нято 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Стоит побывать

  • 5/5 Dovile P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really enjoyed the shoe show. There are various exhibitions for fun and so walks. One can look at Basilisk, the observation deck (Original) Labai patiko batų paroda. Ten būna įvairios parodos įdomu ir taip pasivaikščioti. Galima apžiūrėti Baziliską, apžvalgos aikštelę

  • 5/5 Lemon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Maybe a little unknown place but with great hiatory and attractions, please visit it, a lot of fun!!!

  • 5/5 Robertas �. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place in Vilnius old town...

  • 4/5 Elizabeth T. 3 years ago on Google
    Small but really informative. Most everything also has English. Nice view of the city.

  • 4/5 Mindaugas K. 2 years ago on Google
    Small peace of heritage. Nice place.

  • 4/5 Bard M. 1 year ago on Google
    A small interesting collection of weaponry and their evolution. In addition to the local history of the bastion and the city. Recommended if you're into that sort of stuff. There's also some activities for the kids.

  • 5/5 Peter B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice Museum about a defence bastion. Really nice things to do for children. A have to see in Vilnius.

  • 5/5 Marius C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great and entertqining museum for adults and children

  • 5/5 Jean D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastically restored historic and informative site. Enjoyable walk from Vilnius old town towards Ausra's gate. Great panoramic views of Vilnius.

  • 5/5 Diana c. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth the visit to see the historical walls once protecting the city

  • 5/5 Sudeep U. 1 year ago on Google
    Lithuanian History about its defence and wars mentioned in very knowledgable way!!

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 11 months ago on Google
    From the hills of the old town of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania 🇱🇹, there is this defensive fortress, in the shape of a horseshoe, located in the center of the city, with Renaissance defensive buildings and stunning city panoramas, green spaces with red tiles, and another visual beauty.

  • 4/5 Tomas K. 8 months ago on Google
    Worth visiting! You can try out sword, helmet and other equipment. Interesting facts about history of Lithuania, interactive tasks and information tablets. I do recommend to visit this museum.

  • 4/5 Salina K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ein schönes Museum an sich. Der Ausblick war aber nicht so dolle. Als wir da waren war ein Kindergeburtstag dort. An sich kein Problem. Jedoch waren die Kinder sehr laut, was zusätzlich gefördert wurde durch den Museumsführer der ein Mikro hatte und das ganze Museum zusammen schrie. Das Museum ist auf Kinder ausgelegt und hat viele Mitmachstationen. Der Eintritt ist angemessen und lohnt sich trotzdem.

  • 5/5 Goda S. 3 years ago on Google
    We always go there with kids.

  • 4/5 Gosia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend beautiful views! (Original) Polecam, piękne widoki!

  • 5/5 Genadij D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting place. A lot of new things can be learned from the history of the city and the region. Well thought out audio guide. Price for an adult 4 e. (Original) Интересное место. Много нового можно узнать из истории города и края. Хорошо продуман аудиогид. Цена для взрослого 4 е.

  • 4/5 Mateusz P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great views from the roof. Amazing atmosphere inside but not much to explore. (Original) Świetne widoki z dachu. W środku niesamowity klimat ale niezbyt dużo do zwiedzania.

  • 5/5 Ričardas �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting object, with a very interesting story. Definitely worth a visit. (Original) Labai įdomus objektas, su labai įdomia istorija. Tikrai verta apsilankyti.

  • 2/5 Jae Han K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very strange museum... look lke they don't want tourists at all.... Soviet metality among some of worker...

  • 5/5 Gintarė S. 3 years ago on Google
    Near the main roads.

  • 4/5 Renata L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exterior is impressive. The inside was disappointing (Original) Išorė įspūdinga. Vidus nuvylė

  • 5/5 Hurin H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Piękne

  • 5/5 Gabriele S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really cozy and quiet place to walk around the "defensive walls" is also worth a visit inside. (Original) Tikrai jauki ir rami vieta pasivaikščioti aplink "gynybines sienas" taip pat ir viduje verta apsilankyti.

  • 5/5 Rasa A. 6 years ago on Google
    From here you can see the best panorama of Old Town. There is nice exposition of Lithuanian weaponry

  • 5/5 Andrei D. 3 years ago on Google
    Old defence tower with underground part.

  • 4/5 Stephen N. 5 years ago on Google
    The Vilnius bastion is definitely off the beaten path for all the organised tours. When we went we really had it to ourselves and a few locals walking by without stopping.

  • 5/5 Rokas B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ancient city walls standing still despite numerous wars.

  • 5/5 Amer R. 4 years ago on Google
    A historical place that still is a good condition. I like how they kept the canons in place

  • 5/5 Evgenia S. 5 years ago on Google
    There is a small museum inside. Nice views from its walls. It was an interestig experience which helped us to complete the understanding of Lithuanian history

  • 5/5 Jyodie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Some of the original brick work remains, while most of the wall have been restored over the years, great place to have a walk, hike around or grab a lunch and chill, quiet part of the city, not too many tourist and lot of locals bringing their dogs for a walk, also there is a museum of you want to check out more info on the history of the fort walls

  • 5/5 Alfredas S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Verta aplankyti

  • 5/5 Airantas R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ⛬📖 Interesting 🇱🇹 (Original) ⛬📖 Įdomu 🇱🇹

  • 5/5 Oleh S. 4 years ago on Google
    🏰

  • 5/5 Shuri4ek 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good panorama (Original) Гарна панорама

  • 5/5 Algirdas K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive spaces, interesting exposition, wonderful view of the Old Town and the Užupis. (Original) Labai įspūdingos erdvės, įdomi ekspozicija, nuostabi senamiesčio ir užupio panorama.

  • 5/5 Rolandas R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Puiki vieta

  • 5/5 Oxana D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent views of the city (not as large as those from the Gediminas' tower, but still), on the last Saturday of the month a free charge (Original) отличные виды на город (не такие масштабные, как с башни Гедимина, но все же), в последнюю субботу месяца взод бесплатно

  • 4/5 Inessa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad, but not too much to see.

  • 5/5 Инна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent views and a panorama of the area !! (Original) Отличный вид и панорама местности!!

  • 5/5 Miloš Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Preserved part of the original fortifications of the city, including the Barbican. Ideal if you want to avoid crowds in the city center and go to less frequented places. (Original) Zachovalá část původního opevnění města včetně barbakanu. Ideální pokud se chcete vyhnout davům v centru města a vyrazit i na méně frekventovaná místa.

  • 5/5 PAVLUSHA 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Let's go (Original) Geazu

  • 4/5 Yumiko H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was not a very voluminous place, but the city view from the city walls was wonderful When I went there was an exhibition about the history of shoes and it was very interesting I thought there was a design that could still be accepted (Original) あまりボリュームのある場所ではありませんでしたが、城壁から見る街の景色は素敵でした 私の行った時は靴の歴史についての展示がありとても興味深かったです 今でも受け入れられそうなデザインのものあるんだなーって思ったりしました

  • 4/5 Žydėk K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An amazingly majestic bastion of Vilnius with solid walls and cannons! A very suitable environment for the archaeological exhibition "200 baht -700 years" in Bastia! Thank you to the tour guide for an interesting excursion about the history of footwear, love stories ... (Original) Nuostabiai didinga Vilniaus bastėja su tvirtom sienom ir patrankom! Bastėjoje labai tinkama aplinka archeologinei parodai "200 batų -700 metų"! Dėkoju gidei už įdomią ekskursiją apie avalynės atsiradimo istoriją, meilės istorijas...

  • 5/5 Francesco C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly historic place. Includes Lithuanian battles and wars until their independence. Excellent view, excellent place of culture. (Original) Luogo altamente storico. Include le battaglie e guerre della Lituania fino alla loro indipendenza. Ottima vista, ottimo luogo di cultura.

  • 5/5 Leo K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting museum and a beautiful panorama of Vilnius (Original) Idomus muzejus ir graži Vilniaus panorama

  • 3/5 Влад �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you want to look at a collection of medieval sneakers, then here you are. And the panorama platform could have been left free, money is taken for no panorama in fact. (Original) Если вы хотите посмотреть на коллекцию средневековых кроссовок, тогда вам сюда. А площадку панорамы можно было и бесплатной оставить, деньги берут за никакую панораму по сути.


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