Gediminu Monument

The monument to Gedimin is a statue of Grand Duke Gedimin, located in the historical center of Vilnius, on the Cathedral Square, next to the Cathedral of St. Stanislav. The statue was opened in 1996, and since then it has been one of the most recognizable sights of the Lithuanian capital.

Prince Gedimin, without exaggeration, is the most famous and popular ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He ruled from 1316 to 1341 and founded the cities of Vilnius and Trakai. During his reign, the area of the principality doubled, many of the sights of Vilnius and the surrounding area are named after him. Also, honoring his merits, the Lithuanian authorities decided to immortalize the Grand Duke by erecting a monument.

The statue is made of bronze by Lithuanian American sculptor Vytautas Kashuba. The monument depicts Prince Gedimin himself holding a naked sword in his left hand and his stallion standing behind. The sculptural group is mounted on a huge marble pedestal donated by the government of Ukraine to Lithuania.

Gediminu Monument is located in a very beautiful place, in the heart of the old city, and a visit to this monument is a must for every tourist visiting Vilnius.