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Gate of Dawn and the Market Hall

Start at the historic Gate of Dawn, then wander into the bustling Halės turgus market hall for a proper Lithuanian lunch.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 11:30

    Gate of Dawn

    Stand before the Gate of Dawn and take in the chapel facade. It is the last survivor of the old city walls, a sturdy stone sentinel overlooking the square.

  2. 11:40

    Halės turgus

    Walk four minutes to Halės turgus. This 1906 market hall looks like a railway terminus. Head to the east side where the food stalls are located to grab a quick, hearty lunch.

  3. 12:30

    Bistro 18

    Spend an hour at Bistro 18. It is a small restaurant and wine bar just thirteen minutes away that serves good European cuisine. It is a calm spot to digest and enjoy a glass of wine.

Local tip

Halės turgus is open Tuesday to Saturday until 18:00 and Sunday until 16:00. Bistro 18 opens at 11:30 on weekdays and 13:00 on Saturdays. Check the route if you need to get back to your starting point after lunch.

Check before you go

  • Halės turgus closes at 16:00 on Sundays.
  • Bistro 18 is closed on Sundays.
  • Check the route if you need transport between these spots.

Worth knowing

  • Halės turgus is open at 11:40 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Bistro 18 is open at 12:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vilnius (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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