Presidential Palace of Lithuania

Presidential Palace of Lithuania

The Presidential Palace is located in the Old Town of Vilnius and serves as the office and residence of the Lithuanian head of state. This ivory-colored palace has a long history dating back to the 14th century and has undergone multiple reconstructions over time. The current structure was built starting in 1824 and completed in 1834.

In the 16th century, the Presidential Palace served as the residence of the Bishop of Vilnius, and in the 18th century, it was the home of the Governor-General of Vilnius. It became the official office and residence of the President of Lithuania in 1997. Every evening at 18:00, the guard changing ceremony can be observed at the palace, and every Sunday at 12:00 noon, a solemn flag-raising ceremony (lasting about 5 to 10 minutes) is held here, performed by the honor guard of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, attracting many visitors. Every Saturday, the Presidential Palace is also open to the public free of charge, allowing visitors to view the interior of the palace and learn more about the daily life and work of the President.

Presidential Palace, Vilnius

Must-visit reason: The most elegant presidential palace in Lithuania

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Lithuania[Lithuania]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Vilnius County [Vilnius County]

City where the attraction is located: Vilnius [Vilnius]