Vilnius The capital city Vilnius offers a fascinating blend of history, creativity, and modern energy in a compact and walkable setting. You will find a baroque church on every corner, mixed with funky cafes, amber shops, narrow, cobbled streets and bakeries with delicious treats. The city also has a great variety of hotels and venues for all kinds of events and groups. Vilnius is one of the few capital cities in the world which you can fly over in an air balloon. A short bus trip away you will find Trakai, a well preserved medieval castle on a small island in the middle of a lake.