Personalized Star Map of Vilnius
54.6872°N, 25.2797°E
Nestled at the confluence of the Vilnia and the Neris, Vilnius is a Baroque capital hidden in forest, whose UNESCO-listed historic centre conceals over 50 churches with gilded domes. The long northern nights unveil a deep sky above Gediminas Tower, while the free-spirited quarter of Užupis adds a touch of bohemian magic to this city of legends.
Famous Landmarks
Gediminas Tower
54.6872°N, 25.2797°E
Gediminas Tower is the last remnant of Vilnius's Upper Castle, erected in the 14th century on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers. Standing 20 metres tall, this octagonal red-brick tower flies the Lithuanian tricolour flag, a symbol of independence restored in 1990. From its summit, the panorama encompasses the Baroque domes of the Old Town, red rooftops, and the forested hills surrounding the capital.
Vilnius Cathedral
54.6872°N, 25.2797°E
Vilnius Cathedral, dedicated to Saints Stanislaus and Ladislaus, is a neoclassical edifice completed in 1801, built on the site of Lithuania's first pagan temple. Its 52-metre bell tower, separate from the cathedral, stands on the foundations of a 13th-century defensive tower. Beneath its vaults rest the relics of Saint Casimir, patron of Lithuania, and a mosaic tile on the ground marks the 'Stebuklas' (miracle), the starting point of the 1989 Baltic Chain.
Užupis
54.6872°N, 25.2797°E
Užupis is a bohemian quarter of Vilnius across the Vilnia river, self-proclaimed as an 'Independent Republic' on April 1, 1997. Its constitution, displayed in 23 languages on the walls of Paupio Street, proclaims among other things that 'a cat is not obliged to love its owner but must help in times of need.' Once run-down, this artists' quarter has become Vilnius's creative heart, with galleries, studios, and its Angel of Užupis statue — a symbol of artistic freedom.
Why gift a star map of Vilnius?
Gifting a star map of Vilnius means capturing starlight above a Baroque capital nestled in forest, where gilded domes pierce a Nordic sky of mesmerising depth. Whether for a declaration of love on Gediminas Hill or a moment of poetry in the streets of Užupis, this map immortalises an instant beneath the Baltic sky. A gift as enchanting as Lithuanian legends and as free as the spirit of Užupis.
The sky of Vilnius
Sitting at 55° north latitude, Vilnius offers long, deep winter nights, with over 16 hours of darkness at the winter solstice, ideal for observing circumpolar constellations. The forested hills surrounding the city and relatively low light pollution provide observation conditions superior to many European capitals. In summer, nights remain short and luminous, extended by the lingering twilight of long northern evenings.