Vilnius University is one of the oldest universities (1579) in Eastern Europe. The buildings are a collection of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles. The campus is arranged around twelve closed courtyards. The most prominent features of the Great Courtyard are the tallest Church of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist (XIV – XVIII centuries) and the tallest bell tower.

The present Town Hall was constructed at the end of the XVIII century by Classical architect Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius. The Town Hall Square has always been the economic, administrative and social centre of the city. Important trade roads led to the Square, which throughout the years became the streets of the city.

This building is of the late Classical – the Empire – style. This was the site of the Bishop of Vilnius palace, a residence by the Russian governor and in 1812, when the French army marched through, Emperor Napoleon of France stayed here. 1997 it was adjusted for use as the President’s Office.

The Vilnius Castle Museum was opened in 1960 and in 1968 it became a subdivision of the National Museum of Lithuania. An observation deck on the top of the tower is the best place to appreciate a magnificent Vilnius panorama.