vilnius university (vilniaus universitetas)

MaryMcI

This is definitely worth a visit. It is the only way to get to see St John's church which is wonderful in itself. it was very quiet there and for the most part we had the place to ourself. not many tourist there.The ticket office will give you a map. Besure to visit the frescoes in the bookshop and in the room above it.

P1068AD_

Actually, I studied there on exchange. It's not only a functioning university, but a traditional tourist attraction, because the history of Vilnius is closely linked to its university. And every time I had friends visiting me in Vilnius, I brought them here.The entrance is paid, but if you enter through the central door where students enter the Main building, you can get inside for free, and from there you'll get into the inside yards. The university cathedral is very nice. The same good is the old university Tower which has recently opened. For a small fee you can get on top of it (a lot of old winding stairs) and see a wonderful view of the Old Town. If you are a tourist - better take an excursion, it's going to be much more interesting.

173krzysztof_

Just pass the ticket counter and do it yourself. Use main door to go to the library and study a bit maybe. Walk in the courtyard. There is plenty of plates in Polish as it the university was set up by Poland and under the Polish rule of the territory. Before the ticket counter turn left snd follow straight. There is a cosy, cheap student canteen!

Dakles

Pleasant enough walk around the courtyards but not really a standout. Murals are interesting. bookshop was closed when we were there sadly.

109Tuuna

I think the access is not open to everybody but the library is old-style and nice. If possible, try to go the tower to see Vilnius from above.

fishbone96

The tour through the university courtyards and church made for a pleasant hour or so. I wouldn't say that's it's a "must-see," but if you have some spare time it's worth a visit.

YpsilantiFoodie

A tour around the university with its hidden courtyards, graceful old buildings and some outstanding modern wall murals is worth the time and small expense. There is also a small but quite good bookstore with guide and art books in many languages.

julesofthesea

Be sure to visit the bookstore and carefully look at the ceiling. There are several courtyards to find. I like visiting universities in different cities to get a flavor of where the country is headed.

Zivtele

Nowadays most of the universities are ultramodern buildings. Nice that the old, historical building is still used as university.

sullivan09

The University complex is a series of buildings arranged around courtyards, right in the middle of the Old town. It has a number of architectural and historical features including a magnificent church and bell tower. It's also worth visiting the bookshop to see its painted ceilings. Overall, It is well worth the small amount it costs for entry. We went during term time and the campus was lively with students and academics, all of whom were welcoming and friendly.

850jessg

I was quite impressed by the architecture, though I think I got lost and actually somehow missed parts of the campus. Regardless, the guy let me in for free so I can't complain about that one!

Sjurontour

It is really interesting to visit the different courtyards of this historic university in the heart of Vilnius. Do you not forget to visit the stunning baroque church with the beautiful organ!

Zazyl

We walked by through the University patios. It is a quiet place full of architecture to see. Our guide gave us a quick tour.

dipex

A collection of courtyards in the centre of the old town. St John's Church and courtyard is lovely, the former façade made up of a cluster of columns. Small fee (5 litas) to enter the university.

pamsrollz

Unfortunately, the book store is closed for renovations so we could not see the building's frescoes. The courtyards are lovely, and the library ceiling is beautiful. Worth the look if the weather is nice.