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International studies

American Vilnius

From American accents in Vilnius to the most famous Lithuanians in America

It’s easy to find American accents in Vilnius. Walking along this route, you’ll discover who hailed from our country and became a hero, who has bridges named after him in New York, as well as a city in Mississippi, and an island in Alaska in his name.

You will hear about a Lithuanian listed among the 80 most famous American artists in the world. Find out what American writers have written about Lithuania in their books, and which people from Lithuania have gained fame in the USA. You will not only learn more about the USA, but you will also rediscover Vilnius.

Start location

Aušros vartai, Vilnius defensive wall

Aušros Vartų g. 14

Duration
2 h Without going inside
Distance
6,00 km
Means of travel
Pėsčiomis
Terrain
Lengvas
Additional information

Routed by Lukas Misiūnas

1. Aušros Vartai (The Gate of Dawn), Vilnius defensive wall

The city wall with gates and towers was built in the early 16th century. The wall was used to…

2. Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society

The current building of the Lithuanian National Philharmonic, one of the most important examples of…

3. The City Hall of Vilnius

In 2002, the 43rd President of the United States of America, George Walker Bush, visited Lithuania.…

4. The Kazys Varnelis House-Museum

The works of the Lithuanian-American painter and collector Kazys Varnelis can be found in various…

5. Stiklių Street

After the war, many famous and well-known Litvaks, or Jews with roots in the territory of the…

6. Literatų Street

In 2008, the staff of the then Modern Art Centre came up with the idea of commemorating Lithuanian…

7. Užupis

Užupis is not the only such place on earth revitalised by artists; there are many more in the…

8. Leonard Cohen sculpture

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland commemorates the famous singer and writer Leonard Cohen…

9. The Presidency of the Republic of Lithuania (American Vilnius)

When we look at the building of the President of the Republic of Lithuania today and when we recall…

10. Vilnius University

It is widely known that American film studios have filmed a number of films in Lithuania. These…

11. Totorių Street, Charles Bronson

You may be surprised to learn that the famous American actor Charles Bronson has Lithuanian Tatar…

12. MO Museum

Daniel Libeskind, an American architect of Polish-Jewish descent and a world-famous architect, left…

13. Frank Zappa sculpture

The American musician Frank Zappa had no connection with Lithuania, so many people wonder who…

14. Voice of America, Rūta Šepetys

The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights is housed in a late 19th-century building. During the…

15. Gedimino Avenue (Gedimino prospektas)

For a taste of the American pop culture spirit, take a stroll along Gedimino pr. Here you will find…