The Old Jewish cemetery in Sznipiszok in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: While walking on the banks of Neris, do not hesitate to climb a hill, whose controversial story encourages us to think about the values we aim to preserve today and pass to future generations. Where the remains of...
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Užupis, Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: In the 19th century the road from Vilna Old town through Užupis leading to the Jewish cemetery sometimes was called a death road. It received such a macabre name because of long funeral processions that were going through...
The Romm Family Printing House in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: First of all, Romm printing house is historically famous as one of the biggest Jewish printing house in Vilnius, where the canonical Babylonian Talmud was printed. Secondly, this printing house enabled the development of Jewish literature both in...
A sculpture of doctor Zemach Shabad in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: There is a visually attractive sculpture of doctor and Vilnius society figure of the first half of the 20th century, Zemach Shabad, in Mėsinių street in Vilnius. It is a meaningful initiative both in an artistic and ideological...
Užupis Synagogue
WORTH VISITING: Today Užupis district in Vilnius attracts locals and tourists with its free artsy spirit. Paradoxically, in the middle of the 19th century, it was a place, where one of the most disciplined Jewish religious movements - the Musar...
Choral Synagogue in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: Since its establishment this synagogue differed from other Jewish prayer houses in Vilnius - worship in this synagogue was not only perfectly organized, but there was also a choir, which assisted during the worship. That is why this...
Historical Jewish quarter in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: Few streets of the historical Jewish quarter in Vilnius Old town remained in an acceptable condition after the Second World War. If we are ready to listen, these streets now tell us the story of extraordinary Vilna Jews,...
Paneriai memorial
WORTH VISITING: Paneriai Memorial reminds us both of the stories of the biggest mass murder in Lithuania and of the tragic fate of local Jews during the Holocaust. A visit to this land of blood and ashes highlights the weakness...
YIVO institute in Vilnius
WORTH VISITING: At the beginning of the 20th century, Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities in Europe initiated the popularization of modern Yiddish language and rethinking it as a language of literature and science as well. The idea of establishing a scientific institute...
Vilna Gaon museum of Jewish history. Tolerance Centre.
WORTH VISITING: Tolerance center is one of a few branches of Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History, and it is the most popular for its educational activities and various events. The Tolerance center also has both permanent and visiting exhibitions,...