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Gediminas Castle

This is the Upper Castle of a complex of three built from the 13th century, much bashed about, and abandoned from the 16th. (The Lower Castle became the site of the Arsenal, Palace and Cathedral, and the "Crooked Castle" was destroyed in 1394.) You can ascend the cobbled lane and enter the courtyard free for views of the city, and the Three Crosses on the hill east. The ducal palace east side of the courtyard is just a shell, converted into a performance space. West side is the three storey red brick tower, now a museum.

Address: Arsenelo 5
Getting there: Lane from south or funicular from north side
Hours: Daily 10:00-20:00
Price: Tower adult €8, conc or child €4
Website: lnm.lt (opens in a new tab)

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