
Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Vilnius
Lithuanian National Drama Theatre is one of the biggest theaters in Lithuania. Since its establishment in 1940, it has staged over 200 performances. The theater's current repertoire mixes classical and modern theater with material by contemporary Lithuanian playwrights.
The theater was granted the right its current name in 1998, having previously been known as the "Academical" theater. In 2001 the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre became a member of the European Theatre Convention.
The theater was granted the right its current name in 1998, having previously been known as the "Academical" theater. In 2001 the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre became a member of the European Theatre Convention.
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This sight is featured in a self-guided walking tour in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded on iTunes App Store or Google Play. Please download the app to your mobile phone or tablet for travel directions for visiting this sight. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline so no data plan is needed.
Sight Map
Sight Name: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
Sight Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) containing this sight: City Orientation Walk Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius
Sight Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) containing this sight: City Orientation Walk Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius
Walking Tours in Vilnius, Lithuania
Create Your Own Walk in Vilnius
Creating your own self-guided walk in Vilnius is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Shopping in Vilnius
Since the Soviet Period, possibilities for shopping in Vilnius have vastly improved. Vilnius is now characterized as a shopping heaven, thanks to state-of-the-art shopping venues that are very popular among tourists from Eastern Europe. The most popular shopping items include jewelry, wooden handicrafts, and alcoholic beverages.
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 km
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 km
City Orientation Walk
Vilnius – the largest city and capital of Lithuania, declared in 2009 a European Capital of Culture, is well known for a multitude of churches featuring diverse architectural styles. Still, there's more to Vilnius than just architecture. Any time of year the city hosts a number of events: cultural, musical, cinematographic, theatrical and others. This orientation walk will help you find way around Vilnius to some of its most notable attractions.
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 km
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 km
Religious Buildings of Vilnius
Vilnius is well-known as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vilnius. Here you will discover a large number of gorgeous religious buildings designed in different architectural styles such as Gothic, Baroque, and several other designs.
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 km
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 km
Fascinating Architecture of Vilnius
The architecture of Vilnius is very beautiful and diverse. Europe's greatest architectural styles such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical blend perfectly in the capital of Lithuania. Visitors will instantly recognize such landmarks as Gate of Dawn, Gediminas Tower, and Presidential Palace.
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 km
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 km
Nightlife in Old Town
Vilnius Nightlife is vibrant, colorful, and offers quality entertainment. The city leaves an unforgettable experience with each tourist thanks to live music, huge dance floors, groovy atmosphere, food, and delicious cocktails.
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 km
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 km
Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius
Gediminas Avenue is the main street in the capital city of Lithuania. The street was named after the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas. The average tourist will find many popular attractions on Gediminas Avenue such as the Museum of Genocide Victims, Lukiškės Square, and the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre.
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 km
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 km