Vilnius Renaissance: The Forgotten Golden Age Tour
ID: GYG1397403-2133969
Kategori:
Land: Lithuania
Varaktighet:
02:30 timmar
Beskrivning
Step back into the 16th century on this exceptional tour. Discover the hidden Renaissance gems, powerful dynasties, and romantic legends of Lithuania’s forgotten Golden Age in Vilnius.
Discover a hidden side of Vilnius on a private walking tour centered around Lithuania’s Renaissance "Golden Age." While the city is widely celebrated for its Baroque architecture, this guided experience uncovers the dramatic 16th-century history, royal romances, and Italian influences that shaped the capital. Begin your journey at the iconic Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral, built on the grounds of the ancient lower castle. From there, walk the paths of royalty at the Palace of the Grand Dukes to learn how Italian fashion, art, and cuisine transformed the Lithuanian court. Meander through historic streets to visit the city's most significant historical landmarks. Admire the elegant Renaissance lines of St. Michael’s Church, explore the defensive engineering of the Vilnius Bastion (Bastėja), and stand in the bustling Town Hall Square, the former civic heart of the metropolis. Along the way, dive into captivating stories of pioneering printers, mysterious alchemists, and the tragic love story of Žigimantas Augustas and Barbora Radvilaitė. Conclude your journey immersed in the stories and secrets of this magnificent era, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how the Renaissance forever altered Vilnius history and culture.
Höjdpunkter
- Royal Love & Intrigue: Love story of Žigimantas and Barbora Radvilaitė.
- Queen Bona Sforza: from fashion and fork manners to powerfull court figure.
- Law & the Press: Statutes ahead of their time and the first printed works.
- Renaissance Warfare: Discover the defensive wall and the Vilnius Bastion.
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
I highly recommend bringing a bottle of water, especially during hot summer days.
Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral
INKLUDERAT
- Professional licensed local guide
- Guided walking tour of Vilnius
- In-depth historical storytelling
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Museum entrance tickets
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.