Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral

This bell tower is under reconstruction and still stands after 600 years ago, one of Vilnius oldest buildings. We entered for a mere senior price of Euro 4. Great tour. Unfortunately we could not visit the crypts today. And the view from the tower was challenged by rain but worth the 100 step climb in Cathedral Square near the cathedral Lots of steps to ascend this historical building

The crypt tour is an interesting way to spend an hour, full of stories about Lithuanian history. The guide was positive and friendly, but seemed to lack experience, forgot a few details.

It was the first place we visited and it was very beautiful. Unfortunately it was in reconstruction during our visit, but it didn’t take much from beauty of this building. In the evening we were able to see all kind of shows near this building. It was our meeting point during our whole trip. I really liked it.

A place worth visiting, the staff are very helpful and friendly. Not only is the view beautiful, but there are also interesting additional attractions.

The bell tower of the Cathedral is one of the recognizable symbols of Vilnius. In the 17th century, a clock with two bells was installed in one of the oldest and highest towers of the Old Town. To this day, the large bell chimes every hour, and the small bell chimes every quarter of an hour. The bell tower acquired its current appearance at the beginning of the 19th century. The 52 m high building (57 m with the cross) is a cultural heritage site of Vilnius. The bell tower offers a breathtaking panorama, as well as a view of three sculptures above the pediment of the Cathedral, one of which is an image of St. Casimir. Citizens and visitors of the city who climb the bell tower can see an exhibition of bells, an old city clock, and study historical reconstructions of previous views of the bell tower and the Cathedral.

Its a landmark for Lithuania, the Cathedral also beautiful. The city is soooo quiet, everyone is so mindful and respectful. Pictures its a must in every part of the city lovely downtown.

The freestanding, 52-metre-high bell tower of Vilnius Cathedral began its life as a defensive tower of the 14th-century Lower Castle (the loopholes are still visible). It is assumed that the tower served as a bell tower as early as the 15th century and was raised with an octagonal Gothic-style storey. The tower was raised twice more (in 1550 and 1598) and after the fire of 1610, the damaged bell tower had to be renovated in addition to the church. Due to its age and unstable subsoil, the tower now leans slightly.

Price: 6€ Time: 15 minutes Nice view of the city to take pictures that can only been see from this tower. You can climb the belltower to have a small viewing window on top. The climb has small stairs until arriving to the bell floor where it change to wood. The big bell will ring at o'clock and the small bells will ring every 15 minutes. On top, you can open the metallic window to take nice pictures.