The Vilnia gave the city its name, defended it from those whose intentions were malevolent, and built its businesses and crafts. But Vilnia also smothered, destroyed, carried, threatened, and challenged. Dams, stone embankments, bridges have somehow confused and tamed her. For the second century, it has already proved the perfect companion for leisure, fun, children’s play and precious family time.
The banks of the Vilnia are a dynamic mix of dense greenery, cosy slopes to sit on and a rich tapestry of stories. We invite you to explore it by taking a short hike across and through the nine bridges of the Vilnia River, along its banks, taking a closer look at the familiar places and discovering the hiding places bypassed by civilisation.
Just as Lithuanians like collecting wild strawberries on a bentgrass stalk (agrostis), we will place the greenery of Sereikiškės Park, the attractions of Bernardinai Gardens, the secrets of the charms of Užupis and the experiences of Paupis changes on the Vilnia riverbed.
