Gediminas's Tower
Gediminas's Tower is a brick castle in Vilnius built in the 14th century in the Gothic art style. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Lithuania on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The tower is 1 km from the capital, Vilnius, and 6 km from Vilnius International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the tower with visits to the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Vilnius Cathedral, or the Church of St. Anne, which are all within 0.4 km. The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights is 1.3 km away, and Vilnius Old Town is 0.6 km from the site.
Weather is warmest in July, with daily highs of 22 °C, while January is the coldest with highs of -2 °C. The site is wheelchair accessible. From May 1 to September 30, the tower is open from 10:00 to 19:00, and from October 1 to April 30, it is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Adult admission is €8, and children or concession tickets are €4.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 59 | 77 | 86 | 74 | 64 | 55 | 49 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
