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🕒 Vilnius in 120 Minutes: A Quick Escape from Mabre Residence. ✨
If you only have a couple of hours to spare, staying at the Mabre Residence Hotel is a total game-changer. Located in a former monastery right on the edge of the Old Town, it puts the city's most iconic spots right at your doorstep.
Here is how to make the most of a 2-hour stroll:
🎨 The Republic of Užupis (5 mins away)
Just cross the small bridge over the Vilnia River and you’re in Vilnius’ most bohemian district.
• Top Pick: Walk down Paupio street to read the "Constitution of Užupis" (available in many languages). It’s quirky, heartwarming, and very photogenic!
🧱 Gothic Masterpieces (3 mins away)
Literally steps from the hotel, you’ll find St. Anne’s Church. Legend has it that Napoleon was so charmed by this red-brick masterpiece that he wanted to take it back to Paris in the palm of his hand. It’s a must-see for architecture lovers.
🌳 Bernardine Garden
If you need a breath of fresh air, head into this peaceful park located right behind the church complex. It’s the perfect spot to grab a takeaway coffee and watch the river flow by.
🏛️ The Old Town Vibes
Wander through the narrow medieval streets leading toward Pilies Street. Even a short walk here gives you the perfect essence of Vilnius: cobblestones, hidden courtyards, and the smell of fresh pastries.
💡 Pro Tip: Vilnius is incredibly walkable. Even if you're on a tight schedule, the area around Mabre Residence allows you to see the "soul" of the city without ever needing a taxi.
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Frame the scenery into time and listen to a 700-year-old lakeside narrative poem🎶
When you come to Lithuania, you can't miss Trakai Castle🏰, which is gently surrounded by Galve Lake! This red-brick castle standing in the middle of the water, after hundreds of years of baptism, is still quiet and elegant, very much like a European fairy tale ~
A slow walk along the edge of the lake, the wind carries the fragrance of earth and lake water, super chill! Walking through the long wooden bridge into the castle is like going back to the Middle Ages and hearing the whispers of knights and grand dukes👑. If Vilnius is the soul of Lithuania, then Trakai must be his most romantic dream✨.
To experience more, we recommend renting a sailboat⛵ by the lake to enjoy the beautiful outline of the water castle from a different angle.
Location Information:
Trakai Castle Trakai Castle
Address: Trakai 21142, Lithuania
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Lakeside view + castle check-in, unforgettable trip to Lithuania, mark it down!