- The Gediminas Tower is a watchtower located on the hill of the same name, overlooking the city of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania.
- Today, Gediminas Tower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vilnius, offering stunning views of the city and its surroundings.
- Gediminas Tower is a remaining structure of what once was the Upper Castle in Vilnius and is an important symbol of the city.
- Not only can you view the tower from down below – you can also go to the top of the hill and even inside Gediminas Castle Tower itself!
- Some remains of a defensive wall can be seen nearby Gediminas tower – 10 meters south and 22 meters of it lies north of the tower.
- Gediminas Tower is a Western tower of the Higher Castle of Vilnius with an octagonal plan, stone foundations, and mainly brick walls built in the Gothic manner.
- The origins of Gediminas Tower can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of Grand Duke Gediminas, the legendary founder of Vilnius.
- The remains of the castle built by the Duke Gediminas. Legend has it that the duke had a dream that on top of the hill, right where he hunted down a taurus that day...
- Beyond its historic exhibition spaces, visitors to Gediminas Castle Tower (Gedimino Pilies Bokštas can admire fantastic views from this hilltop landmark with...