Opening hours
Closed on Sundays and public holidays. On the eve of public holidays, the museum closes an hour earlier.
On foot
The Bell Tower is easily accessible on foot from any location in the Old City or downtown.
By public transport
You can use the Vilnius city public transport, bus routes 10, 11, 33, or 89. The nearest stop to the Bell Tower is “Archcathedral” (“Arkikatedra”).
By car
For those arriving by car, a paid parking lot can be found at the Bell Tower or at Tilto St. 14 (blue zone).
The iconic Bell Tower of the Archcathedral is one of the key symbols of Vilnius. The visitors can ascend to the top floor at a height of 45 metres and be greeted by a breath-taking panoramic view of Vilnius. As you ascend to the observation deck, immerse yourself in the history of the Bell Tower and the city of Vilnius, dating back to the 13th century. Witness the enduring marks of the city’s largest fires – molten bricks and blackened stones tell tales of Vilnius’s resilience. The 19th-century wooden structures and stairs add to the charm, inviting you to experience the historical ascent first-hand. At the tower’s pinnacle, the city’s oldest clock keeps time. For those who prefer not to climb, experience the cityscape via video cameras installed at a height of 52 metres.
An interactive exhibition in the Bell Tower of the Vilnius Cathedral unveils the history of this iconic structure. A diverse cast of real and fictional characters, including the watchman, an Italian architect, bell caster Jan Delamars, and a skilled clockmaker, narrate the tower’s history and evolution over the centuries. For our younger visitors, the history of the tower is playfully brought to life by Pranas, the beloved Bell Tower’s pigeon.
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