Our guide lists 40 castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania, spread across 9 counties and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vilnius County (18), Klaipėda County (4), and Panevėžys County (4).

At the city level, Vilnius (9), Trakai (3), and Adomynė (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.

Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €6.

8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 26 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania

The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania

By county

Cities with the most museums

Vilnius9
Trakai3
Adomynė1
Alanta1
Antazavė1
Biržai1
Burbiškis1
Daugaliai1

Good to know

Founded 1928Biržų krašto muziejus „Sėla“ has the longest history

8museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Lithuania?

Our directory currently lists 40 castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania across 30 towns and cities.

What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania?

Some of the best known are Medininkų pilis, Trakų Pusiasalio pilis, Palangos gintaro muziejus, Siesikų pilis, and Užutrakio dvaro sodyba.

Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Gedimino pilies bokštas, Kretingos muziejus, and Adomynės dvaras.

Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania are wheelchair accessible?

8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Palangos gintaro muziejus, Vilniaus paveikslų galerija, and Biržų krašto muziejus „Sėla“. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Lithuania?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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