Vilnius: A Serene Baltic Escape

✅Every Eastern European journey leaves me enchanted – and Lithuania’s quiet capital, Vilnius, became my latest love. Nestled along the Vilnia River, ✅ this 13th-century gem carries whispers of the Grand Duchy’s glory.✅ 🏰 Must-Visit Spots 🌅 Vilnius Castle Complex 🌅14th-century fortress with panoramic city views 🌅Museums revealing Lithuania’s medieval might 🌅 Old Town 🍃Wes Anderson-esque streets (pastel houses + cobblestone charm) 🍃Hidden courtyards behind St. Nicholas Church 🍃 KGB Museum 🍃Harrowing Soviet-era prison exhibits 🌀 Republic of Užupis 🌀Artist enclave with its own "constitution" (Article 12: "A dog has the right to be a dog") 🌀 St. Anne’s Church 🌀Flaming Gothic brickwork that inspired Napoleon 🎈 Unique Experience 🎈Hot air ballooning over Trakai’s island castle 🚖 Transport Tips 🎈AirBaltic business class: Empty but underwhelming (save your euros) 🎈Bolt taxis: Dirt-cheap rides across town 🏨 Stikliai Hotel ❇Historic boutique stay with private pool bookings ❇Heavenly breakfasts (skip their average spa) 🍽️ Foodie Highlights ❇PUARO: Agatha Christie-themed seafood spot (must-order tiger prawns) ❇Kinza: Surprisingly authentic omakase by a non-Japanese chef ❇"Vilnius doesn’t shout – it hums with pastel tranquility and dark history." #QuietVilnius #BalticSerenity #EasternEuropeGems