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Animals in Vilnius sculptures

From mouse to minotaur

Vilnius is full of sculptures of all kinds. Most of them depict people who have done a great service to the city or the country, and often commemorate important events.

On this route, we will visit sculptures depicting animals – wild, domestic, or even fantastical ones. Which animals do you think are the most abundant in Vilnius? Let’s set off on a journey that will help you answer this question.

This route includes the sculptures located in the center area, but the city is also decorated with more animal sculptures: “Giesmė” awakening in Viršuliškės, a Doberman looking through glasses at Gedimino pr., a grasshopper perched on the wall in Konstitucijos pr., a jumping goat in Vilkpėdė, and others. You will find sculptures away from the center here.

Start location

Katedros a.

Duration
1.30 h Without going inside
Distance
5,00 km
Means of travel
Pėsčiomis
Pet friendly
Additional information
  • The terrain is easy, but people with mobility problems and parents with children in strollers may find it difficult to move due to the stony pavement of the old town.
  • You can visit with animals.

Routed by Andrius Pavelko; Photos Andrius Pavelko

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