Overview
Discover the History and Secrets of Vilnius University

Conference participants are warmly invited to join a guided walking tour through one of the oldest and most iconic academic institutions in Eastern Europe — Vilnius University. Dive into the heart of Lithuanian academic, cultural, and architectural heritage.

🗓 Date: August 29
🕚 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Vilnius University Main Entrance, Universiteto g. 3
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
💶 Price: €21 per person

Tour Highlights Include:

• Introduction to the history of Vilnius University and its most important milestones
• Visits to the University’s most historic courtyards: Library Courtyard, Sarbievijus Courtyard, Simonas Daukantas Courtyard, Grand Courtyard, and Observatory Courtyard
• Interpretation of significant frescoes by Rimantas Gibavičius and Petras Repšys in the Faculty of Philology
• Glimpse into student life with a visit to the former student café
• Entrance to the iconic St. John’s Church Bell Tower – the highest building in the Old Town
• Learn about the Bell Tower’s history, Vilnius University’s legendary figures, and the mysterious Foucault Pendulum
• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Vilnius from the top of the Bell Tower

Terms & Conditions:

• Fully refundable if canceled at least 7 days before the tour
• Non-refundable within 7 days of the tour date
• The tour may be canceled or an alternative offered in case of low demand
  (Participants will be notified at least 15 days in advance)

Come explore the hidden courtyards, grand architecture, and centuries of scholarship that make Vilnius University a true gem of the city!