Timeline
14:40
Pick up a snack and a coffee. This vegetarian café is open early and offers a quiet start before the crowds arrive.
14:56
Walk 16 minutes southeast to the Gate of Dawn. Arrive just as the golden light hits the chapel’s facade. Stand in the square and look up at the icon while the sun warms the stone.
16:00
Walk 11 minutes to Artistai. This pub features a large courtyard that faces west, offering a clear view of the sunset. The friendly service and live music add to the atmosphere as the sky turns orange and then grey.
16:23
Stay for dinner and a drink. Order from the menu and enjoy the transition from dusk to evening in the courtyard. The pub is open until 24:00 on Sundays, so you can linger as long as you like.
Local tip
The courtyard at Artistai is the best spot to watch the sunset from this area. If you prefer to eat first, Balzac (9 minutes from the Gate) serves traditional French cuisine until 23:00 on Sundays.
Check before you go
- Artistai is open until 24:00 on Sundays (Mo 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-24:00).
- Mano Guru closes at 17:00 on Sundays (Su 10:00-17:00).
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:23 local time.
Worth knowing
- Artistai is open at 16:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su
- Artistai is open at 16:23 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vilnius (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).