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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Gate

Start with a drink in the shadow of the old city walls, watch the sun dip below the horizon, then wind down with a late-night drink nearby.

Best time: 20:21About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 19:06

    Artistai

    Grab a drink at Artistai. The large courtyard is a great place to relax and watch the golden light build. The friendly service and live music set a relaxed tone for the evening.

  2. 20:06

    Gate of Dawn

    Walk to the Gate of Dawn. This is the last survivor of the walled city's nine gates, straddled by a chapel with a large icon. Arrive just before the sun sets to catch the final moments of light on the stone facade.

  3. 21:06

    BIX

    End the night at BIX. Founded by the BIX rock band, this spot offers surprisingly good food and rock music on the dance floor. It is a lively, atmospheric place to stay as the night settles in.

Local tip

Artistai is open until 01:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and until 24:00 on Sundays. On other days, check the specific closing times. BIX is open until 02:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Check before you go

  • Artistai hours: Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu,We 11:00-01:00; Th,Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; Su 12:00-24:00.
  • BIX hours: Mo,Tu,Su 11:30-23:00; We,Th 11:30-02:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-04:00.

Worth knowing

  • Artistai is open at 19:06 only on Mo, Tu, We, Su

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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