Town Hall Square

Town Hall Square is one of the oldest squares in Vilnius. Located in the old town, in the historical center of the Lithuanian capital. It has an unusual triangular shape. The square was formed in the fifteenth century, on the site of the former market.

Town Hall Square is connected with all important historical events in the life of Vilnius. In former times, near the town hall, sentences were executed on criminals, executions were carried out. In the nineteenth century, the city theater moved to the town hall, and the square itself was renamed the Theatre.

During the Second World War, the town hall was used as an art museum, and the square changed its name to the Museum. Only in two thousand years was carried out a large-scale reconstruction, a fountain was built, and the square finally regained its historical name.

Now on the Town Hall Square concerts and fairs are regularly held, all city holidays are coped with. This is a very beautiful place, surrounded by ancient houses in the medieval style, so it is not surprising that the Town Hall Square attracts many tourists.