The Gate of Dawn was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Of the nine city gates, only the Gate of Dawn remains, while the others were destroyed by the order of the government at the end of the 18th century. In the 16th century city gates often contained religious artefacts intended to guard the city from attacks and to bless travellers. The Chapel in the Gate of Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have miraculous powers.

Vilnius Town Hall is a historical town hall in the square of the same name in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania. The town hall in Vilnius was mentioned for the first time in 1432. Initially it was a Gothic style building, and has since been reconstructed many times. The current Vilnius Town Hall was rebuilt in neoclassical style according to the design by Laurynas Gucevičius in 1799. It has remained unchanged since then. Its Gothic cellars have been preserved and may be visited. Nowadays it is used for representational purposes as well as during the visits of foreign state officials and rulers, including George Walker Bush and Queen Elisabeth II.

Sts. Johns' Church is also called University Church as it's located on the campus of Vilnius University. The church was built in the 14th century. During the Soviet era, the church offered the Science Museum. The belfry on Sts. Johns' Church is considered the highest church tower in the city.

Vilnius University is both the oldest and largest university in Lithuania. The college dates to the 16th century. The University has played a significant role in the cultural life of Lithuania as well as its neighboring countries. It has international recognition.

The Lithuanian Presidential Palace is situated in Old Town of Vilnius and is the official residence of the President of Lithuania. The palace dates to the 14th century. In 1997, the palace became the official seat of the President of Lithuania. This building contains empire and neoclassical architectural elements, which were very popular during 18th and 19th centuries.

The Royal Palace of Lithuania is a replica of the original palace, which once stood on this site. The new palace was built for ceremonies commemorating the millennium since the first mention of the name of "Lithuania" in the year of 1009. It's definitely worth a visit.

Gediminas Tower is the symbol of the capital and the only remaining part of the Upper Castle. The tower was once an aristocratic prison, but then reconstructed in 1930. Today the tower houses an exhibit focused on the history of Vilnius' castles.